Guidebook for Wanaka
Food Scene
Popular with locals a Tapas restaurant, fun and seasonal, open from 5.30pm, but they don't take bookings. sometimes there may be a wait for a table, but its worth it
116 locals recommend
Kika
2 Dunmore StPopular with locals a Tapas restaurant, fun and seasonal, open from 5.30pm, but they don't take bookings. sometimes there may be a wait for a table, but its worth it
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StGreat for Lunch and Dinner and healthy, quick take aways.
This is my business, enjoy a free sub on me. Great for takeaways, good value, great views! Open 6.30am till 9pm
Subway
145 Ardmore StThis is my business, enjoy a free sub on me. Great for takeaways, good value, great views! Open 6.30am till 9pm
Popular with locals for Breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a take away coffee! great menu and open all day.
39 locals recommend
Relishes Cafe
99 Ardmore StPopular with locals for Breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a take away coffee! great menu and open all day.
Sightseeing
Mt.Roy Peak
Popular walk, allow approx 5 hours return, a view of the region and lakes from the top.
Visit the famous Wanaka tree on the lake front for some stunning photos. Also take the walk along the track. just 1km to the Edgewater resort where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and then 15mins to Rippon Vineyard for wine tasting. Turn left at the vines off the track to walk up the hill to the wine tasting, its worth the walk.
48 locals recommend
#ThatWanakaTree
59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdVisit the famous Wanaka tree on the lake front for some stunning photos. Also take the walk along the track. just 1km to the Edgewater resort where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and then 15mins to Rippon Vineyard for wine tasting. Turn left at the vines off the track to walk up the hill to the wine tasting, its worth the walk.
Entertainment & Activities
One of two local to Wanaka ski fields. Great for families with excellent facilities on the mountain.
28 locals recommend
Cardrona
One of two local to Wanaka ski fields. Great for families with excellent facilities on the mountain.
one of two local to Wanaka ski fields, the road can be quite difficult to drive, but the queues are normally less than Cardrona and the terrain steeper. Stunning views
57 locals recommend
Treble Cone Ski Area
Mt Aspiring Roadone of two local to Wanaka ski fields, the road can be quite difficult to drive, but the queues are normally less than Cardrona and the terrain steeper. Stunning views
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StRubys Cinema and Bar
50 Cardrona Valley RdCork Bar
14 Helwick StGreat bar, live music sometimes
Getting Around
Call 0800 92 62 82 for a Wanaka Taxi
or book via bookings@wanataxi.co.nz
6 locals recommend
Wanaka Lakefront
Ardmore StreetCall 0800 92 62 82 for a Wanaka Taxi
or book via bookings@wanataxi.co.nz
Great for bike rental in Summer and Ski rental in winter Budget, so great for families, but they have a great selection of the latest gear.
Green Toad Wanaka
137 Ardmore StGreat for bike rental in Summer and Ski rental in winter Budget, so great for families, but they have a great selection of the latest gear.
Bike Lounge
39 Helwick StGreat bike rental shop from electric bikes, the latest Mountain bike or tandem bike.
Base Wanaka
22 Helwick StSki/snowboard rentals
Everything Else
Rocket Rentals
39 Helwick StSki & snowboard gear and equipment
Shopping
47Frocks
47 Helwick StHigh end clothing store
Escape Clothing
68 Ardmore StClothes shopping
Tussocks Homeware
71 Ardmore StGreat homewares shopping
Gifted Design Store
19 Helwick StGreat gift store, homewares stores and souvenirs
Wonder Room
80 Ardmore StGreat gift and souvenirs shop
Essentials
Four Square Wanaka
70 Ardmore StSmaller grocery store
New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore StLarge grocery store and very busy!
Mediterranean Market Wanaka
20 Ardmore Stgreat for organic, fresh food and vegetables
The cheapest petrol station in town
No service/ Card only, but very user friendly
McKeown CardFuel 24/7
73 Ballantyne RdThe cheapest petrol station in town
No service/ Card only, but very user friendly