Guidebook for Wanaka & Surrounds
Everything Else
Caltex - Wanaka
19 Ardmore StLaundry Facilities here.
For anything DIY, Tools, garden supplies and goodies, homewares ... you name it they have it.
Mitre 10 Wanaka
100 Sir Tim Wallis DriveFor anything DIY, Tools, garden supplies and goodies, homewares ... you name it they have it.
When I have big loads to do, this is my preferred laundromat.
We do not have a laundry for you to use at the apartment but this one is only 12-13 mins from home , on the same road / area as the supermarket and rec centre/pool & Mitre10 Mega.
Liquid Laundromat Wanaka
When I have big loads to do, this is my preferred laundromat.
We do not have a laundry for you to use at the apartment but this one is only 12-13 mins from home , on the same road / area as the supermarket and rec centre/pool & Mitre10 Mega.
Food Scene
Maude Wines
76A Golf Course RdAward winning wines with the most outstanding views.
Great indian cuisine and super friendly owners Meetu & Abershak
16 habitants recommandent
The Spice Room
43 Helwick StGreat indian cuisine and super friendly owners Meetu & Abershak
Accommodation also available and a great - no, an amazing spot for a wedding!!!
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner ... the scenery is breath taking, right by the lake. One of our favs!!
18 habitants recommandent
Edgewater Hotel - Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
54 Sargood DrAccommodation also available and a great - no, an amazing spot for a wedding!!!
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner ... the scenery is breath taking, right by the lake. One of our favs!!
These guys have a specific Gluten Free menu, delicious calamari salad! Right on the lakefront with great views and yummy food and nice cold beer.
Bar, restaurant, pool table, sports, horse 🐎 racing… Great Lake view. And Pete the owner is a wonderful man.
34 habitants recommandent
Lake Bar
155 Ardmore StThese guys have a specific Gluten Free menu, delicious calamari salad! Right on the lakefront with great views and yummy food and nice cold beer.
Bar, restaurant, pool table, sports, horse 🐎 racing… Great Lake view. And Pete the owner is a wonderful man.
You can't go past a Black Peak Gelato ice cream or sorbet. .. you MUST try it!!
17 habitants recommandent
Black Peak Gelato
123 Ardmore StYou can't go past a Black Peak Gelato ice cream or sorbet. .. you MUST try it!!
I don't drink coffee but these guys make the best darn hot chocolate and their pies are awesome. Lots to choose from in sandwiches, Knots, beef, salmon, ham. Hot food, freshly made cakes, muffins & squares. A little out of the way of town centre, but a definite must! Sausage rolls are my fav!
6 habitants recommandent
The Hammer & Nail Bakery & Cafe
3 Cliff Wilson StI don't drink coffee but these guys make the best darn hot chocolate and their pies are awesome. Lots to choose from in sandwiches, Knots, beef, salmon, ham. Hot food, freshly made cakes, muffins & squares. A little out of the way of town centre, but a definite must! Sausage rolls are my fav!
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Trout Restaurant Cafe/Bar
Lake front… views are stunning, nice food. GF options, friendly staff.
Yummmmo!!! Is also have to say about these guys. Great stop off or meeting point if you’re on a bike ride.
53 habitants recommandent
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AveYummmmo!!! Is also have to say about these guys. Great stop off or meeting point if you’re on a bike ride.
We use Stoakers, retired wine barrels converted into BBQs, to cook local produce.
Our unique & delicious flavours are available from 9.00am daily.
Cellar door for Wild Earth Wines, also serving local craft beer & ciders.
The Stoaker Room Wanaka
We use Stoakers, retired wine barrels converted into BBQs, to cook local produce.
Our unique & delicious flavours are available from 9.00am daily.
Cellar door for Wild Earth Wines, also serving local craft beer & ciders.
Delicious food, so fresh & tasty.
Fast food service, you do have to remind them a little for drink refreshers … we take hunting clients and they love it and any family large or small gathering, often find us here for dinner.
Large parties can have the private room with electric lazy Susan.
Stunning lake and mountain views.
Lake View Seafood Restaurant
Delicious food, so fresh & tasty.
Fast food service, you do have to remind them a little for drink refreshers … we take hunting clients and they love it and any family large or small gathering, often find us here for dinner.
Large parties can have the private room with electric lazy Susan.
Stunning lake and mountain views.
OMGOODNESS only been once to Muttonbird, but what a memorable experience.
The food was divine! Up there in price and you buy everything separately … mains, sides etc but it is so worth it for a special night out.
The sesame parsnips were yummo!!!! We got seconds. The meat (lamb neck) was beautiful… really enjoyable night and dining experience.
Tucked down Post Office Lane,Wanaka
Muttonbird
OMGOODNESS only been once to Muttonbird, but what a memorable experience.
The food was divine! Up there in price and you buy everything separately … mains, sides etc but it is so worth it for a special night out.
The sesame parsnips were yummo!!!! We got seconds. The meat (lamb neck) was beautiful… really enjoyable night and dining experience.
Tucked down Post Office Lane,Wanaka
Delicious food… amazing steak 🥩 great wine 🍷 upstairs and lovely view if you can snag the window seat of the lake
11 habitants recommandent
WGK - Wanaka Gourmet Kitchen
123 Ardmore StDelicious food… amazing steak 🥩 great wine 🍷 upstairs and lovely view if you can snag the window seat of the lake
Essentials
Right in town, friendly staff, smaller business, so nice to support them
22 habitants recommandent
Four Square Wanaka
70 Ardmore StRight in town, friendly staff, smaller business, so nice to support them
Very busy, lots of people, but sometimes greater choice than the Four Square. Watch out Christmas holiday period and Ski season .... super busy, try and go early mornings if you can.
119 habitants recommandent
New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore StVery busy, lots of people, but sometimes greater choice than the Four Square. Watch out Christmas holiday period and Ski season .... super busy, try and go early mornings if you can.
Aspects Salon & Day Spa
38 Ardmore StRight in town, lovely bunch of ladies working there, also a nail technician.
Outdoor Hot tubs & pools, Massage, packages for the girls or special time for the couples. Make up, pampering ... it's all so good!
Sanctuary Day Spa Wanaka
20 Studholme RdOutdoor Hot tubs & pools, Massage, packages for the girls or special time for the couples. Make up, pampering ... it's all so good!
Albert Town is on your way to our place, just before the bridge. Also has a fish and chip shop, bar, restaurant and a special French inspired bakery along side it. Friendly staff with lots of local knowledge.
Four Square Albert Town
20 Alison AveAlbert Town is on your way to our place, just before the bridge. Also has a fish and chip shop, bar, restaurant and a special French inspired bakery along side it. Friendly staff with lots of local knowledge.
In the newly developed and developing 3 Parks. Close to Mitre 10 Mega, the Rec Centre/Pool and a number of other shops. This supermarket is a lot bigger than the one in town.
9 habitants recommandent
New World Three Parks
83 Sir Tim Wallis DrIn the newly developed and developing 3 Parks. Close to Mitre 10 Mega, the Rec Centre/Pool and a number of other shops. This supermarket is a lot bigger than the one in town.
Great taste testing in store of gins, whiskeys, bourbons etc
Amazing selection of alcohol
and non alcoholic drinks.
Liquorland Three Parks
Great taste testing in store of gins, whiskeys, bourbons etc
Amazing selection of alcohol
and non alcoholic drinks.
Liquorland Albert Town
Shopping
Very fashion forward, both men and ladies and littlies. Shoes as well
6 habitants recommandent
Soul Clothing
91 Helwick StVery fashion forward, both men and ladies and littlies. Shoes as well
Beautiful jewellery - locally sourced from around our region . Pounamu (Green Stone) as well as the rest of NZ and around the world. Candles, sunglasses, watches and a small collection of boutique clothing.
Thieving Kea
139 Ardmore StBeautiful jewellery - locally sourced from around our region . Pounamu (Green Stone) as well as the rest of NZ and around the world. Candles, sunglasses, watches and a small collection of boutique clothing.
Gifted Design Store has become one of New Zealand's top contemporary giftware shops. Based in Wanaka it is proud to offer both New Zealand made gifts and cool designer items from overseas.
21 habitants recommandent
Gifted Design Store
19 Helwick StGifted Design Store has become one of New Zealand's top contemporary giftware shops. Based in Wanaka it is proud to offer both New Zealand made gifts and cool designer items from overseas.
Everything you need in a bookstore, daily paper, magazines, stationary, toys and activities for the kids ... plus loads of books!!! Funnily enough, plus Lotto and scratch and wins available.
Paper Plus
23 Helwick StEverything you need in a bookstore, daily paper, magazines, stationary, toys and activities for the kids ... plus loads of books!!! Funnily enough, plus Lotto and scratch and wins available.
Bella of Wanaka
31 Dunmore StA great array of NZ designers, casual or dressy Bella has great shopping choice.
Activewear , Streetwear, athleisure! A great range of clothes and shoes and cool little bits and pieces you didn’t realise you needed! I work here 3 days a week, come see me!
Fearless Wanaka
Activewear , Streetwear, athleisure! A great range of clothes and shoes and cool little bits and pieces you didn’t realise you needed! I work here 3 days a week, come see me!
Activewear , Streetwear, athleisure! A great range of clothes and shoes and cool little bits and pieces you didn’t realise you needed! I work here 3 days a week, come see me!
Fearless Wanaka
Activewear , Streetwear, athleisure! A great range of clothes and shoes and cool little bits and pieces you didn’t realise you needed! I work here 3 days a week, come see me!
Entertainment & Activities
Get lost in the multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms & a cafe with table puzzles.
128 habitants recommandent
Monde des casse-têtes
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyGet lost in the multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms & a cafe with table puzzles.
Smaller boutique theatre, super comfy leather chairs, half time, wine and yummy refreshments available , right beside Clip'N'Climb -rock climbing centre
83 habitants recommandent
Rubys Cinema and Bar
50 Cardrona Valley RdSmaller boutique theatre, super comfy leather chairs, half time, wine and yummy refreshments available , right beside Clip'N'Climb -rock climbing centre
Quirky theatre with multiple cinema's. Right in the heart of Wanaka township. Read up about it in the lonely planet, it's a must do! Half time, wine and refreshments along with main meals available ... pizza, nacho's salads etc, homemade ice cream and delicious cookies fresh out of the oven at intermission.
97 habitants recommandent
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StQuirky theatre with multiple cinema's. Right in the heart of Wanaka township. Read up about it in the lonely planet, it's a must do! Half time, wine and refreshments along with main meals available ... pizza, nacho's salads etc, homemade ice cream and delicious cookies fresh out of the oven at intermission.
Great place to take the kids to burn some energy off, great on a rainy day ... and Ruby's Cinema right next door and Jack Rabbit Restaurant up top.
19 habitants recommandent
Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre
50 Cardrona Valley RdGreat place to take the kids to burn some energy off, great on a rainy day ... and Ruby's Cinema right next door and Jack Rabbit Restaurant up top.
Pick your own Strawberries 🍓… what could be better than that??!!
Red Bridge Berries (PYO Strawberries )
Pick your own Strawberries 🍓… what could be better than that??!!
Getting Around
Lots of places to choose from here for rentals, super cheap to luxury
52 habitants recommandent
Airport station
Lots of places to choose from here for rentals, super cheap to luxury
Wanaka Rentacar
2 Brownston StRight in town
Parks & Nature
Diamond Lake
3 different levels to climb. No dogs. Beautiful views.
Roys Peak is a mountain in New Zealand, standing between Wanaka and Glendhu Bay. It offers a full-day walk, with views across Lake Wanaka and up to the peak of Mount Aspiring/Tititea. The track zigzags steeply up the side of Mount Roy, through thick grass until the ridge to the summit. stands at 1578m.
Roys Peak Track
Roys Peak TrackRoys Peak is a mountain in New Zealand, standing between Wanaka and Glendhu Bay. It offers a full-day walk, with views across Lake Wanaka and up to the peak of Mount Aspiring/Tititea. The track zigzags steeply up the side of Mount Roy, through thick grass until the ridge to the summit. stands at 1578m.
An easy walk that starts at the car park on State Highway 6 near Makarora just north of Muddy Creek and leads through silver beech/tahina to a swing-bridge overlooking the pools at the mouth of Blue River. Large brown and rainbow trout can often be seen feeding in the crystal clear bue pools.
29 habitants recommandent
Blue Pools Track
Blue Pools TrackAn easy walk that starts at the car park on State Highway 6 near Makarora just north of Muddy Creek and leads through silver beech/tahina to a swing-bridge overlooking the pools at the mouth of Blue River. Large brown and rainbow trout can often be seen feeding in the crystal clear bue pools.
The Wānaka Watersports Facility