Rach and Ed’s guidebook
Food Scene
Here are some of our favourite places to eat in Wanaka...
Federal Diner
47 Helwick StGreat locals hangout with great coffee and wholesome food!
Great variety of wholesome foods including good vegan selection. Juices, smoothies, treats and delicious coffee!
17 locals recommend
Fedeli Cafe
47 Helwick StGreat variety of wholesome foods including good vegan selection. Juices, smoothies, treats and delicious coffee!
Smorgasboard style restaurant, so very little wait time. Can get takeaways and bring back to the chalet. Meals $18-$25.
84 locals recommend
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StSmorgasboard style restaurant, so very little wait time. Can get takeaways and bring back to the chalet. Meals $18-$25.
Kika
2 Dunmore StBeautiful food!
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StQuite popular so good to book early.
We have never been to this french restaurant, but apparently it has beautiful food! On the more pricey side.
67 locals recommend
Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course RdWe have never been to this french restaurant, but apparently it has beautiful food! On the more pricey side.
Good takeaway burritos; either in a wrap or a bowl for gluten free. This place is part of a caravan collective in Brownston Street.
22 locals recommend
Burrito Craft
42 Brownston StGood takeaway burritos; either in a wrap or a bowl for gluten free. This place is part of a caravan collective in Brownston Street.
Fudog
47 Helwick StMuttonbird
Beautiful food 😋
Evening Drinks
Kai Whakapai
121 Ardmore StCork Bar
14 Helwick StGreat wee cosy bar
Bar Number 8
155 Ardmore StRhyme and Reason Brewery
17 Gordon RdAnother locals hangout!
The closet bar and eatery to our chalet. Great local beer and kombucha.
8 locals recommend
b.social - wanaka brewery & bar
60 Anderson RdThe closet bar and eatery to our chalet. Great local beer and kombucha.
Our favourite walking trails
From Diamond Lake you can walk up to Rocky Mountain. Allow at least 2.5 hours for the whole walk. Above the diamond lake lookout we recommend going up the western route and down the eastern route.
25 locals recommend
Diamond Lake
From Diamond Lake you can walk up to Rocky Mountain. Allow at least 2.5 hours for the whole walk. Above the diamond lake lookout we recommend going up the western route and down the eastern route.
Outlet Track
Outlet RoadCurrently closed due to landslides unfortunately.
37 locals recommend
Rob Roy Glacier Trail Head and Car Park
Wanaka Mount Aspiring RoadCurrently closed due to landslides unfortunately.
Need to allow at least five hours. A beautiful local valley walk through beech forest and stream.
Fern Burn Hut
Need to allow at least five hours. A beautiful local valley walk through beech forest and stream.
Isthmus Peak Track
Isthmus Peak TrackIsthmus track is closed between 20th November - 20th December
Wanaka’s most popular walk. We recommend getting an early start to avoid the heat. Have plenty of water and good sun protection as there’s only one tree for shade!
The track is closed for lambing between 1st October - 10th November.
64 locals recommend
Roys Peak
Wanaka’s most popular walk. We recommend getting an early start to avoid the heat. Have plenty of water and good sun protection as there’s only one tree for shade!
The track is closed for lambing between 1st October - 10th November.
Recommended local activities
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StWanaka Lavender Farm
36 Morris RdWanaka Rock Climbing
50 Ardmore StDeep Canyon
99 Ardmore StEco Wanaka Adventures
NZ’s best ski area just 30 minutes drive away (though we are biased cos Rach works there!). A fabulous field for intermediate to advanced skiers. Open end of June to end of September.
57 locals recommend
Treble Cone Ski Area
Mt Aspiring RoadNZ’s best ski area just 30 minutes drive away (though we are biased cos Rach works there!). A fabulous field for intermediate to advanced skiers. Open end of June to end of September.
Paddle Wanaka
151-153 Ardmore StSiberia Experience
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora RdAspiring Helicopters
2211 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Rd#ThatWanakaTree
59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdSupermarkets and Laundromat
New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore StSoulfood
74 Ardmore StSmall organic supermarket and cafe :-)
Caltex - Wanaka
19 Ardmore StThe laundromat is located next to the Caltex Service Station.
New World Three Parks
83 Sir Tim Wallis DrLiquid Laundromat Wanaka
Wine and Whiskey Tastings
Rippon
246 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdMaude Wines
76A Golf Course RdCardrona Distillery
2125 Cardrona Valley RoadMedical and Dental
Aspiring Medical Centre
23 Cardrona Valley RdWanaka Medical
23 Cardrona Valley RdAspiring Dental Service Wanaka
64 Brownston St