Wanaka Guidebook
Sightseeing
This track is our local daily walk and is a great one to do with kids. There is a car park off the main road by the Three Parks roundabout.
8 locals recommend
Mount Iron Track
Mount Iron TrackThis track is our local daily walk and is a great one to do with kids. There is a car park off the main road by the Three Parks roundabout.
The most popular park in Wanaka for families on the lakefront
8 locals recommend
Roys Bay Recreational Reserve (Dinosaur Park)
The most popular park in Wanaka for families on the lakefront
Part of the lovely lakefront track that has a fun wee bike track for kids and a frisbee golf course.
Eely Point Reserve
Lakeside RoadPart of the lovely lakefront track that has a fun wee bike track for kids and a frisbee golf course.
Northlake Bike Pump Track
Glenavon GreenGreat pump track for kids to scooter and bike
One of our favourite tracks to bike as part of a loop or run.
Lake Wanaka Outlet Track (Albert Town end)
23 Hikuwai DriveOne of our favourite tracks to bike as part of a loop or run.
This is another lovely family friendly walk. If you start at the carpark at The Rowing Club you will see the bridge that takes you onto the track along the lakefront. It is a there and back track so go as far as you like and it does carry on to the Millenium Track to Glendu Bay if you want a good challenging bike ride. There is also another great playground just beside the Rowing Club you will see.
6 locals recommend
Waterfall Creek Track
Ruby Island RoadThis is another lovely family friendly walk. If you start at the carpark at The Rowing Club you will see the bridge that takes you onto the track along the lakefront. It is a there and back track so go as far as you like and it does carry on to the Millenium Track to Glendu Bay if you want a good challenging bike ride. There is also another great playground just beside the Rowing Club you will see.
Super cosy cinema located beside Apres Cardrona. Very handy for a relaxing night out.
83 locals recommend
Rubys Cinema and Bar
50 Cardrona Valley RdSuper cosy cinema located beside Apres Cardrona. Very handy for a relaxing night out.
Located beside Ruby's Cinema and Apres Cardrona, this is a great place to keep the kids entertained and burn off some energy.
19 locals recommend
Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre
50 Cardrona Valley RdLocated beside Ruby's Cinema and Apres Cardrona, this is a great place to keep the kids entertained and burn off some energy.
Great spot for kids to burn off some energy and practice their jumping skills.
SITE Trampoline Wanaka
Great spot for kids to burn off some energy and practice their jumping skills.
Rotary Park
Playground down the Wanaka Tree end of the lake front
Must do photo in Wanaka and lovely walk along the lakefront in either direction
48 locals recommend
#ThatWanakaTree
59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdMust do photo in Wanaka and lovely walk along the lakefront in either direction
Wanaka Recreation Centre
41 Sir Tim Wallis DrOur local swimming pool
Food scene
b.effect / b.social brewery & bar
60 Anderson RdVery popular local brewery
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AveOur favourite bakery
Kai Whakapai
121 Ardmore StOur favourite coffee stop
Urban Grind
72 Ardmore StWe find this place the best for a family friendly brunch
Hands down our favourite place for a kids free dinner. Wanaka Babysitting page on Facebook is the best place to find a local babysitter.
116 locals recommend
Kika
2 Dunmore StHands down our favourite place for a kids free dinner. Wanaka Babysitting page on Facebook is the best place to find a local babysitter.
Our local for great coffee, delicious breakfast or dinner. This is on the corner of Orchard Road and Cardrona Valley Road, a 15minute walk from home.
The Stoaker Room Wanaka
Our local for great coffee, delicious breakfast or dinner. This is on the corner of Orchard Road and Cardrona Valley Road, a 15minute walk from home.
This is a great spot for coffee, drinks or dinner. They do superb wood fired pizza and there is plenty of space to relax outdoors in the summer or in front of the fire in winter. 20min walk from home.
Après by Cardrona & Treble Cone
This is a great spot for coffee, drinks or dinner. They do superb wood fired pizza and there is plenty of space to relax outdoors in the summer or in front of the fire in winter. 20min walk from home.
Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course RdAmazing degustation experience for a special occasion.
Amigos Mexican Grill Wanaka
71 Ardmore StChild friendly and extensive menu.
Our favourite takeaway option, fresh and healthy. They do great coffee and breakfast options to!
84 locals recommend
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StOur favourite takeaway option, fresh and healthy. They do great coffee and breakfast options to!
This is a collection of food vans in an idyllic spot beside Bullock Creek. Great option for takeaways.
Little Black Caravan
42 Brownston StreetThis is a collection of food vans in an idyllic spot beside Bullock Creek. Great option for takeaways.
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Adventures
We are very outdoor orientated and you will often find us out making the most of all the incredible outdoor experiences Wanaka has to offer.
If you have any questions about what are good options for hiking, biking or any other form of adventure please let us know and we will be glad to help!