The Lofts Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Lovely semi rural community neighbourhood, close to Hawea & Wanaka but just far away enough to if you prefer a quieter area to relax.
Hawea Flat
Lovely semi rural community neighbourhood, close to Hawea & Wanaka but just far away enough to if you prefer a quieter area to relax.
Sightseeing
Lake Hawea
Lake Wanaka
49 Hardie Pl#ThatWanakaTree
59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdRoys Peak
Mount Iron Track
Mount Iron Track
Blue Pools Track
Blue Pools TrackFood scene
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AveGreat coffee and delicious patisserie. Family friendly.
Alchemy
151 Ardmore StGreat coffee and food. Family friendly.
Our preferred Fish & Chip takeaway, best ice cream scoop in town - they are huge!!
32 locals recommend
Sailz Lake Hawea Store
33 Capell AveOur preferred Fish & Chip takeaway, best ice cream scoop in town - they are huge!!
Federal Diner
47 Helwick StGreat coffee and food. family friendly.
Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona Valley RoadGreat food and beer
Ode Conscious Dining
33 Ardmore StFine dining with a local story
Kika
2 Dunmore StFine dining - a real special occasion restaurant
Mt Difficulty Wines Cellar Door
73 Felton RdTop end wine
Carrick Winery & Vineyards
247 Cairnmuir RdGreat food and wine
Jones Family Fruit Stall
Great stop to load up on local fruit on your trip
Great food options for everyone including kids. Family friendly. Book first to avoid disappointment.
13 locals recommend
Speight's Ale House
93 Ardmore StGreat food options for everyone including kids. Family friendly. Book first to avoid disappointment.
Family
Roys Bay Recreational Reserve (Dinosaur Park)
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyNational Transport and Toy Museum
891 Wanaka-Luggate HwyWanaka Recreation Centre
41 Sir Tim Wallis DrWinter sports
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Valley RdTreble Cone Ski Area
Mt Aspiring RoadSnow Farm NZ
2127 Cardrona Valley RdEvent
Warbirds & Wheels
11 Lloyd Dunne AveTraveler advice
Ways to save
Enjoy Fish & Chips or an ice cream on Lake Hawea’s foreshore
- Fish & Chips or an ice cream from The Hawea Store & Kitchen https://www.haweastoreandkitchen.nz/ eaten down at the Hawea Lake shore. Take your togs for a swim or skim some stones.
Ways to save
Dinosaur Park
An awesome park on Lake Wanaka’s foreshore for kids of all ages.
Ways to save
Mckeown Fuel
Cheaper fuel than Wanaka https://mckeown.co.nz/network-locations/
Don't miss
What’s on in Wanaka
Great website for planning your trip, advice on seasonal events, things to do, travel itineraries & food & wine advice; https://www.newzealand.com/nz/lake-wanaka/?cid=p:sem:NZ:1020:Plan:always-on:google:kwd&kwid=kwd-973999261630&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjrzOu-Xn7gIVCLeWCh33GgQyEAAYASAAEgIQ6PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Don't miss
Wanaka A&P Show
https://www.wanakashow.co.nz/
Traveling with kids
Wanaka Baby Sitting
Mums we know and trust from school and the community; http://www.lakewanakababysitting.co.nz/
Traveling with kids
Hawea Playgroup
Welcoming community play group for young children. Drop ins welcome. Enjoy a tea or coffee while the kids play. https://m.facebook.com/haweaplaygroup/