Christy's Guidebook
Food scene
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StQuick, healthy and hearty. A local favourite
Fedeli Cafe
47 Helwick StTake away or eat in + the best cheese scones
Kika
2 Dunmore StHigh end fine dinning that doesn’t disappoint
The Cow Pizza & Spaghetti House
33 Ardmore StDelicious
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StKota Restaurant & Bar
80 Ardmore StAmigos Mexican Grill Wanaka
71 Ardmore St
Scroggin Coffee and Eatery
71 Ardmore StreetFavourite spot to dine in for breaky
Speights Ale House
200 Rattray StHook is a lake to plate salmon fishing and restaurant attraction located in Wanaka, the only interactive fishing experience right at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Lakes.
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Hook Wanaka - Lake to Plate
49 Monteith RdHook is a lake to plate salmon fishing and restaurant attraction located in Wanaka, the only interactive fishing experience right at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Lakes.
Established in 1863 the hotel is a reminder of the Otago gold rush era.
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Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona Valley RoadEstablished in 1863 the hotel is a reminder of the Otago gold rush era.
Recreational
Ski or snowboard during winter or mountain bike during summer.
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Valley RdTreble Cone Ski Area
Mt Aspiring RoadGreat short hike - about 2hrs or so
37 personas locales recomiendan
Rob Roy Glacier Trail Head and Car Park
Wanaka Mount Aspiring RoadGreat short hike - about 2hrs or so
5-6 Hrs
16 km (1300m climb)
Tussock grasslands
Panoramic mountain views
Lake views
6 mins from Wanaka
GRADE: EASY
Closed for lambing 1 October - 10 November each year
During winter there may be snow on the track
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Roys Peak
5-6 Hrs
16 km (1300m climb)
Tussock grasslands
Panoramic mountain views
Lake views
6 mins from Wanaka
GRADE: EASY
Closed for lambing 1 October - 10 November each year
During winter there may be snow on the track
Snow Farm NZ
2127 Cardrona Valley RdSNOW PLAY, SNOWSHOE AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Wildwire Wanaka
Wanaka Mount Aspiring RoadClimb the world’s highest waterfall cable climb
Skydive Wanaka
Mustang LaneSkydive over Wānaka and see breathtaking views
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyGreat activity for a bad weather day!
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StThe cosiest movie theatre around
Sightseeing
Swing bridge
Native beech forests
Azure blue pools
1 hr from Wanaka
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Blue Pools Track
Blue Pools TrackSwing bridge
Native beech forests
Azure blue pools
1 hr from Wanaka
Today, it is the most photographed tree in New Zealand and is an iconic part of Lake Wānaka's charm.
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#ThatWanakaTree
59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdToday, it is the most photographed tree in New Zealand and is an iconic part of Lake Wānaka's charm.
Wanaka Lavender Farm
36 Morris RdNeighbourhoods
Wanaka, a resort town on New Zealand's South Island, is set on the southern end of its namesake lake with views of snowcapped mountains. It's the gateway to the Southern Alps' Mount Aspiring National Park, a wilderness of glaciers, beech forests and alpine lakes. Treble Cone and Cardrona ski resorts are near the park. Just outside the town is the outdoor maze and sculpture gallery of Puzzling World. ― Google
Elevation: 290 m
Area: 28.61 km²
Population: 8,900 (Jun 2020)
Region: Otago
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Wanaka
Wanaka, a resort town on New Zealand's South Island, is set on the southern end of its namesake lake with views of snowcapped mountains. It's the gateway to the Southern Alps' Mount Aspiring National Park, a wilderness of glaciers, beech forests and alpine lakes. Treble Cone and Cardrona ski resorts are near the park. Just outside the town is the outdoor maze and sculpture gallery of Puzzling World. ― Google
Elevation: 290 m
Area: 28.61 km²
Population: 8,900 (Jun 2020)
Region: Otago