Guidebook for Wanaka
Eats!
Great eats in Wanaka. There are plenty of great cafes and restaurants to choose from. Here are a few of my favourites :)
Chilled atmosphere. I've had great food and service. The meals are BIG so if you're not starving sharing a meal would be a great idea (thats what i'll do next time!). The classic Fish n Chips is great. The salmon is also very good too. Great for families. Parking not an issue.
7 locals recommend
Albert Town Fish Company
20 Alison AveChilled atmosphere. I've had great food and service. The meals are BIG so if you're not starving sharing a meal would be a great idea (thats what i'll do next time!). The classic Fish n Chips is great. The salmon is also very good too. Great for families. Parking not an issue.
Federal Diner (restaurant/cafe of Fedeli)
Great hidden cafe, awesome coffee, great food, free wifi and relaxing spot. Check it out. Serves brunch, lunch and dinner.
80 locals recommend
Federal Diner
47 Helwick StFederal Diner (restaurant/cafe of Fedeli)
Great hidden cafe, awesome coffee, great food, free wifi and relaxing spot. Check it out. Serves brunch, lunch and dinner.
FEDELI (takeaway of Federal Diner) This is a great place to have or takeaway a quick healthy meal. Wonderful selection of meals/snacks/sweeties. Also does excellent coffee. Go grab some fab food for a picnic by the lake or food to take up the mountain or just reheat a great meal after a big day exploring beautiful Wanaka! Enjoy
17 locals recommend
Fedeli Cafe
47 Helwick StFEDELI (takeaway of Federal Diner) This is a great place to have or takeaway a quick healthy meal. Wonderful selection of meals/snacks/sweeties. Also does excellent coffee. Go grab some fab food for a picnic by the lake or food to take up the mountain or just reheat a great meal after a big day exploring beautiful Wanaka! Enjoy
Pembroke Patisserie - Albert Town. Amazingly good french patisserie. My favourite thing to do is bike (hire a bike) and bike the "Outlet Track" (this will take you from Wanaka to Albert Town). I stop for some fresh water, a beautiful Almond croissant and coffee.. (well deserved I believe). My nephews loved the filled donuts!
53 locals recommend
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AvePembroke Patisserie - Albert Town. Amazingly good french patisserie. My favourite thing to do is bike (hire a bike) and bike the "Outlet Track" (this will take you from Wanaka to Albert Town). I stop for some fresh water, a beautiful Almond croissant and coffee.. (well deserved I believe). My nephews loved the filled donuts!
Speights Ale House,
Great place for a cold beer, nice pub and great pub food. We sometimes share a main (they're big) and have a starter between 2. Free wifi. The location is great too.
13 locals recommend
Speight's Ale House
93 Ardmore StSpeights Ale House,
Great place for a cold beer, nice pub and great pub food. We sometimes share a main (they're big) and have a starter between 2. Free wifi. The location is great too.
Wanting that special place to go for dinner? this is it. Be sure to BOOK. Award winning restaurant. Let the Chef's pick your food.
116 locals recommend
Kika
2 Dunmore StWanting that special place to go for dinner? this is it. Be sure to BOOK. Award winning restaurant. Let the Chef's pick your food.
It may not look super styling but the food and coffee is excellent. The service had always been great. Great for a lunch or brunch. Dinner is also available. My go to is a latte. Take the time, sit down and enjoy the lake view
39 locals recommend
Relishes Cafe
99 Ardmore StIt may not look super styling but the food and coffee is excellent. The service had always been great. Great for a lunch or brunch. Dinner is also available. My go to is a latte. Take the time, sit down and enjoy the lake view
This is a great place to come for some nourishing food. Select a plate size, a protein and 3 sides (salads or vege). I often come here if I'm travelling alone or not in Wanaka for long. Perfect after a big day hiking or biking ☺️👍
84 locals recommend
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StThis is a great place to come for some nourishing food. Select a plate size, a protein and 3 sides (salads or vege). I often come here if I'm travelling alone or not in Wanaka for long. Perfect after a big day hiking or biking ☺️👍
Art & Culture
If your after a movie check out Paradiso Cinema, small, intimate and eclectic. Make sure you head out to the cafe at half time for amazing hot biscuit (cookie). Great for a rainy day or chill day from busy travels.
97 locals recommend
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StIf your after a movie check out Paradiso Cinema, small, intimate and eclectic. Make sure you head out to the cafe at half time for amazing hot biscuit (cookie). Great for a rainy day or chill day from busy travels.
Essentials
New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore StYour local supermarket
When New World is crazy busy, grab your essentials here. Save the hassle!
22 locals recommend
Four Square Wanaka
70 Ardmore StWhen New World is crazy busy, grab your essentials here. Save the hassle!
If you need medical assistance book an appointment with one of the GP's here. If it's an emergency RING 111
14 locals recommend
Wanaka Medical
23 Cardrona Valley RdIf you need medical assistance book an appointment with one of the GP's here. If it's an emergency RING 111
Place to go to book tourist activities, discuss walks in the area etc. Lots of activities to choose from.
9 locals recommend
Wanaka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
103 Ardmore StPlace to go to book tourist activities, discuss walks in the area etc. Lots of activities to choose from.
Shopping
Pembroke Wines and Spirits Wanaka
Great selection and knowledge of great NZ wines.
8 locals recommend
Pembroke Wines & Spirits Wanaka
24 Dungarvon StPembroke Wines and Spirits Wanaka
Great selection and knowledge of great NZ wines.
If you're looking for a special Merino garment for yourself there is a great selection of "classical" styles. Also a great selection of infant merino clothing. Perfect for gifts also. A true NZ company producing top quality NZ clothing.
PERRIAM
20 Helwick StIf you're looking for a special Merino garment for yourself there is a great selection of "classical" styles. Also a great selection of infant merino clothing. Perfect for gifts also. A true NZ company producing top quality NZ clothing.
Food scene
Book a tour of the local distillery. Wonderful tour providing great insight to the process of distilling Whiskey and other spirits. Ask for a tour with John Hallum - a local with a heap of knowledge (local and alcohol related!). My favourite is the Gin!
28 locals recommend
Cardrona Distillery
2125 Cardrona Valley RoadBook a tour of the local distillery. Wonderful tour providing great insight to the process of distilling Whiskey and other spirits. Ask for a tour with John Hallum - a local with a heap of knowledge (local and alcohol related!). My favourite is the Gin!
Not far from your accommodation is a great local craft beer place with great bar food to boot. Pop around for a tasty beer. Delightful after a hot sunny day or a fun day on the slopes! 🍻
8 locals recommend
b.social - wanaka brewery & bar
60 Anderson RdNot far from your accommodation is a great local craft beer place with great bar food to boot. Pop around for a tasty beer. Delightful after a hot sunny day or a fun day on the slopes! 🍻
Tourist Activity
You have to visit! Yep get the photo, but go on in relax enjoy a beverage. Nothing beats a cold beer in the beer garden listening to some live music! Enjoy the moment and history of the place! Built in 1863, once a gold miners stop off now the must see Cadrona attraction. Can be seen driving to/from Queenstown via the Crown Range.
91 locals recommend
Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona Valley RoadYou have to visit! Yep get the photo, but go on in relax enjoy a beverage. Nothing beats a cold beer in the beer garden listening to some live music! Enjoy the moment and history of the place! Built in 1863, once a gold miners stop off now the must see Cadrona attraction. Can be seen driving to/from Queenstown via the Crown Range.
A great hill climb that the family can do. There are some steep parts. However it doesnt take too long and the views are great over Wanaka and Wanaka Lake. Walk from accommodation.
53 locals recommend
Mount Iron
52 Riverbank RdA great hill climb that the family can do. There are some steep parts. However it doesnt take too long and the views are great over Wanaka and Wanaka Lake. Walk from accommodation.
Fun for the whole family. The outdoor maize is good fun and can be a great challenge.
128 locals recommend
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyFun for the whole family. The outdoor maize is good fun and can be a great challenge.
Walk, Bike or Drive to ThatWanakaTree. I enjoy a bike from holiday home, carrying on along Waterfall Creek Track. Waterfall Creek Track is gentle and great for young families to test out the bikes while capturing the classic Wanaka photo.
48 locals recommend
#ThatWanakaTree
59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdWalk, Bike or Drive to ThatWanakaTree. I enjoy a bike from holiday home, carrying on along Waterfall Creek Track. Waterfall Creek Track is gentle and great for young families to test out the bikes while capturing the classic Wanaka photo.
Beautiful place to visit during spring summer when lavender is in full bloom 🌸 If you're after a great photo opportunity and wanting Instagram worthy photos, well worth a visit. Lovely opportunity to get dressed up too! Be sure to check out the gift shop their oils and creams are beautiful. I had a wonderful morning with my neice taking photos in our summer dresses 👗
44 locals recommend
Wanaka Lavender Farm
36 Morris RdBeautiful place to visit during spring summer when lavender is in full bloom 🌸 If you're after a great photo opportunity and wanting Instagram worthy photos, well worth a visit. Lovely opportunity to get dressed up too! Be sure to check out the gift shop their oils and creams are beautiful. I had a wonderful morning with my neice taking photos in our summer dresses 👗