Guidebook for Wanaka
Food Scene
Amazing food and wine in a wonderful location. "Food and wine pairing is a real treat at Bistro Gentil as we are the !rst restaurant in the South Island equipped with Enomatic wine dispensing machines. These technical wonders keep the qualities of wine intact once a bottle is opened, so we are able to offer a fantastic selection of 24 wines by the glass."
67 locals recommend
Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course RdAmazing food and wine in a wonderful location. "Food and wine pairing is a real treat at Bistro Gentil as we are the !rst restaurant in the South Island equipped with Enomatic wine dispensing machines. These technical wonders keep the qualities of wine intact once a bottle is opened, so we are able to offer a fantastic selection of 24 wines by the glass."
Italian inspired cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Florence's also has a food store offering local and imported produce and Mediterranean style kitchenware.
35 locals recommend
Florences Foodstore & Cafe
71 Cardrona Valley RdItalian inspired cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Florence's also has a food store offering local and imported produce and Mediterranean style kitchenware.
Fantastic Italian restaurant serving authentic Italian food, including wood fired pizza.
81 locals recommend
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StFantastic Italian restaurant serving authentic Italian food, including wood fired pizza.
Bistro style restaurant serving modern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great coffee and tasty food.
39 locals recommend
Relishes Cafe
99 Ardmore StBistro style restaurant serving modern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great coffee and tasty food.
Fantastic food and coffee tucked down an alley way.....a locals retreat!
80 locals recommend
Federal Diner
47 Helwick StFantastic food and coffee tucked down an alley way.....a locals retreat!
Amazing coffee and homemade treats served from a very cool retro van off the beaten track!
22 locals recommend
The Good Spot
34 Anderson RdAmazing coffee and homemade treats served from a very cool retro van off the beaten track!
"Soul Food café is the place in Wanaka for wholefood lovers. Dine in or take away, you’ll discover a wonderful array of nourishing, heart- warming food prepared with creative gusto by our amazing chefs. Everything in our café is free from gluten and refined sugar, with raw, dairy free, vego and vegan options at the ready. We have a breakfast menu and a lunch menu with everything made from scratch. We specialise in real smoothies and juices, with not an “e” number in sight. We make our own nut milks and we’re renowned for our excellent selection of teas served in proper teapots. At Soul Food Organic, we serve expertly brewed plunger coffee made from freshly ground, locally roasted beans. Try a refreshing change to your standard espresso coffee. For a spot of well- deserved time out, our sunny courtyard tucked away behind the back is the perfect place to sit and relax. So come browse our counter or let us prepare something for you and feel good from the inside out."
22 locals recommend
Soulfood
74 Ardmore St"Soul Food café is the place in Wanaka for wholefood lovers. Dine in or take away, you’ll discover a wonderful array of nourishing, heart- warming food prepared with creative gusto by our amazing chefs. Everything in our café is free from gluten and refined sugar, with raw, dairy free, vego and vegan options at the ready. We have a breakfast menu and a lunch menu with everything made from scratch. We specialise in real smoothies and juices, with not an “e” number in sight. We make our own nut milks and we’re renowned for our excellent selection of teas served in proper teapots. At Soul Food Organic, we serve expertly brewed plunger coffee made from freshly ground, locally roasted beans. Try a refreshing change to your standard espresso coffee. For a spot of well- deserved time out, our sunny courtyard tucked away behind the back is the perfect place to sit and relax. So come browse our counter or let us prepare something for you and feel good from the inside out."
Drinks & Nightlife
Urban Grind offers food and drinks downstairs in the cafe/restaurant, while upstairs is an intimate bar where you can order tapas style food.
50 locals recommend
Urban Grind
72 Ardmore StUrban Grind offers food and drinks downstairs in the cafe/restaurant, while upstairs is an intimate bar where you can order tapas style food.
Gin and Raspberry is situated in a great location overlooking Lake Wanaka. In the winter it is a great place to gather around the fire with friends sipping on a delicious gin cocktail. Platters are also served here and wood fired pizzas from Francescas are available until 9pm.
41 locals recommend
Bar Number 8
155 Ardmore StGin and Raspberry is situated in a great location overlooking Lake Wanaka. In the winter it is a great place to gather around the fire with friends sipping on a delicious gin cocktail. Platters are also served here and wood fired pizzas from Francescas are available until 9pm.
Parks & Nature
A great walk for all ages with fantastic views at the top. Can be done in less than an hour if you want a quick fitness fix!
53 locals recommend
Mount Iron
52 Riverbank RdA great walk for all ages with fantastic views at the top. Can be done in less than an hour if you want a quick fitness fix!
Mount Aspiring National Park is the gateway to the Southern Alps. At the end of Mount Aspiring Road, park up and head into the wilderness on a number of tracks including an easy hike to Mount Aspiring hut, where you can stay the night for a small fee.
18 locals recommend
Mount Aspiring
Mount Aspiring National Park is the gateway to the Southern Alps. At the end of Mount Aspiring Road, park up and head into the wilderness on a number of tracks including an easy hike to Mount Aspiring hut, where you can stay the night for a small fee.
Sightseeing
The beautiful Lake Wanaka with the mountain backdrop is a view you will never forget. Make sure you see it at different times of the day, sunrise and sunset.
53 locals recommend
Lake Wanaka
49 Hardie PlThe beautiful Lake Wanaka with the mountain backdrop is a view you will never forget. Make sure you see it at different times of the day, sunrise and sunset.
Arts & Culture
"Situated on the spectacular Crown Range Road between Queenstown and Wanaka, the Cardrona Hotel is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most iconic hotels. Its rustic charm, stunning mountain setting and rich history make it a must see while in Central Otago. Said to be the most photographed pub in New Zealand, behind the historic facade lies a stunning beer garden, charming hotel rooms, and an excellent bar and restaurant serving a modern take on traditional pub fare."
28 locals recommend
Cardrona
"Situated on the spectacular Crown Range Road between Queenstown and Wanaka, the Cardrona Hotel is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most iconic hotels. Its rustic charm, stunning mountain setting and rich history make it a must see while in Central Otago. Said to be the most photographed pub in New Zealand, behind the historic facade lies a stunning beer garden, charming hotel rooms, and an excellent bar and restaurant serving a modern take on traditional pub fare."
Essentials
New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore StLarge supermarket selling most essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
"When you walk into Rubys you are transported to a time when going to the pictures was an event. With 2 boutique cinemas, Rubys offer’s the latest film releases, with some of the latest 3D technology and Art-House titles that include Independent productions and foreign movies."
83 locals recommend
Rubys Cinema and Bar
50 Cardrona Valley Rd"When you walk into Rubys you are transported to a time when going to the pictures was an event. With 2 boutique cinemas, Rubys offer’s the latest film releases, with some of the latest 3D technology and Art-House titles that include Independent productions and foreign movies."