Guidebook for wanaka
Food Scene
Kika
2 Dunmore Stgood food and good atmosphere. No reservations, so go early
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StSlow foood fast, cheap and easy.
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StItalian pizza and pasta, great food and atmosphere
Wine tasting on the hour and enjoy the beautiful view in a rammed earth building.
40 locals recommend
Rippon
246 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdWine tasting on the hour and enjoy the beautiful view in a rammed earth building.
Entertainment & Activities
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyGreat attraction with a maze
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StGreat cookies and ice cream at half time.
Rubys Cinema and Bar
50 Cardrona Valley RdComfy Seats and great host.
Indoor climbing wall and clip and climb for the kids
19 locals recommend
Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre
50 Cardrona Valley RdIndoor climbing wall and clip and climb for the kids
Waterfall Equestrian Centre
Wanaka Mount Aspiring RoadPony and horse rides
Parks & Nature
Roys Peak
4 hour round trip, reasonable fitness required
Mount Iron Loop Track
Mount Iron Track1 hour walk with great views over Lake Wanaka
Roys Bay
Millennium Walking track
Essentials
New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore StGets very busy but is the only super market in town.