Wanaka guidebook

Kate
Wanaka guidebook

Great coffee

Open Monday - Saturday, these guys do the best coffee in town
7 locals recommend
The Coffee Shack Wanaka
75 Brownston St
7 locals recommend
Open Monday - Saturday, these guys do the best coffee in town
Awesome coffee in Three Parks.
The Coffee Dojo Wanaka
1 Umbers Street
Awesome coffee in Three Parks.

Dinner options

Our favourite picks of the bunch!
Great Indian takeaway or dine-in. Enjoy amazing views of the lake from the upstairs restaurant
9 locals recommend
Bombay Palace Wanaka
145 Ardmore St
9 locals recommend
Great Indian takeaway or dine-in. Enjoy amazing views of the lake from the upstairs restaurant
Delicious Asian fusion in a relaxed atmosphere. Great cocktails and group sharing plates
23 locals recommend
Fudog
47 Helwick St
23 locals recommend
Delicious Asian fusion in a relaxed atmosphere. Great cocktails and group sharing plates
A booking is essential here, authentic Italian and a really great atmosphere.
81 locals recommend
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore St
81 locals recommend
A booking is essential here, authentic Italian and a really great atmosphere.
If you are in the mood for a burger, you can't go past this local joint. Wanaka's answer to Fergburger. Our favourite is the Mac with a small fries - the burgers are huge!
22 locals recommend
Red Star Burger Bar
26 Ardmore St
22 locals recommend
If you are in the mood for a burger, you can't go past this local joint. Wanaka's answer to Fergburger. Our favourite is the Mac with a small fries - the burgers are huge!
Wanaka's fine French dining experience with wines to sample on tap. The best of New Zealand produce with a French flair - make sure you ask for a table outside for a stunning view of the lake
67 locals recommend
Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course Rd
67 locals recommend
Wanaka's fine French dining experience with wines to sample on tap. The best of New Zealand produce with a French flair - make sure you ask for a table outside for a stunning view of the lake
Absolutely delicious trust the chef menu!
116 locals recommend
Kika
2 Dunmore St
116 locals recommend
Absolutely delicious trust the chef menu!

Food scene

Delicious French pastries, fresh bread and good coffee. Perfect to take away some treats for a picnic
53 locals recommend
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison Ave
53 locals recommend
Delicious French pastries, fresh bread and good coffee. Perfect to take away some treats for a picnic
Delicious gelato made on-site with a large variety of flavours changing daily. Perfect for a hot summer's day!
17 locals recommend
Black Peak Gelato
123 Ardmore St
17 locals recommend
Delicious gelato made on-site with a large variety of flavours changing daily. Perfect for a hot summer's day!

Drinks

Great cocktails, local beer and wine, and they often have live music over the weekends.
50 locals recommend
Cork Bar
14 Helwick St
50 locals recommend
Great cocktails, local beer and wine, and they often have live music over the weekends.
Great for a whiskey tour, sample locally distilled whiskey, gin and vodka. They have lovely platters to enjoy on site too
28 locals recommend
Cardrona Distillery
2125 Cardrona Valley Road
28 locals recommend
Great for a whiskey tour, sample locally distilled whiskey, gin and vodka. They have lovely platters to enjoy on site too

Traveler advice

Getting around

No public transport

Hire a rental car, we recommend GoRentals Queenstown