Guidebook for Wanaka

Megan Isabel
Megan Isabel
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.
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Albert Town Fish Company
20 Alison Ave
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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.
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.
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Federal Diner
47 Helwick St
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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.
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
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Fedeli Cafe
47 Helwick St
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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
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!
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Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison Ave
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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!
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.
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Speight's Ale House
93 Ardmore St
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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.
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.
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Kika
2 Dunmore St
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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.
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
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Relishes Cafe
99 Ardmore St
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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
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 ☺️👍
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Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore St
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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 ☺️👍

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.
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Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston St
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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.

Essentials

Your local supermarket
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New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore St
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Your local supermarket
When New World is crazy busy, grab your essentials here. Save the hassle!
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Four Square Wanaka
70 Ardmore St
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When 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
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Wanaka Medical
23 Cardrona Valley Rd
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If 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.
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Wanaka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
103 Ardmore St
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Place 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.
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Pembroke Wines & Spirits Wanaka
24 Dungarvon St
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Pembroke 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 St
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.

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!
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Cardrona Distillery
2125 Cardrona Valley Road
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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!
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! 🍻
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b.social - wanaka brewery & bar
60 Anderson Rd
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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! 🍻

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.
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Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona Valley Road
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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.
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.
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Mount Iron
52 Riverbank Rd
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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.
Fun for the whole family. The outdoor maize is good fun and can be a great challenge.
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Arvoitusten maailma
188 Wanaka-Luggate Hwy
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Fun 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.
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#WanakaPuu
59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Rd
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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.
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 👗
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Wanaka Lavender Farm
36 Morris Rd
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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 👗