Pounamu Guidebook
Food scene
Kika is absolutely my first pick for a beautiful restaurant with the most divine food! It is a relaxed atmosphere, with incredible service. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend the 'Te Mana Lamb Shoulder' which feeds two people. Bookings are essential due to its popularity and can be made online here: https://kika.nz/
116 locals recommend
Kika
2 Dunmore StKika is absolutely my first pick for a beautiful restaurant with the most divine food! It is a relaxed atmosphere, with incredible service. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend the 'Te Mana Lamb Shoulder' which feeds two people. Bookings are essential due to its popularity and can be made online here: https://kika.nz/
If you are after a special food experience of the highest quality, Bistro Gentil is a gorgeous french restaurant with beautifully crafted food and top wines to match. The service and food is superb! Bookings essential and can be made online here: https://bistrogentil.co.nz/
67 locals recommend
Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course RdIf you are after a special food experience of the highest quality, Bistro Gentil is a gorgeous french restaurant with beautifully crafted food and top wines to match. The service and food is superb! Bookings essential and can be made online here: https://bistrogentil.co.nz/
If you are wanting a relaxed easy place to eat and love Italian, this is your place to go. Great value, delicious pasta and pizza. Highly recommend the polenta fries and the Gnocchi! Bookings essential. https://fransitalian.co.nz/
81 locals recommend
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StIf you are wanting a relaxed easy place to eat and love Italian, this is your place to go. Great value, delicious pasta and pizza. Highly recommend the polenta fries and the Gnocchi! Bookings essential. https://fransitalian.co.nz/
A cute little coffee caravan with the best coffee in town! If you like your coffee strong then this is your place. They also offer some delicious brunch food as well.
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22 locals recommend
The Good Spot
34 Anderson RdA cute little coffee caravan with the best coffee in town! If you like your coffee strong then this is your place. They also offer some delicious brunch food as well.
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If you are after a delicious meal but have arrived late and just want to grab some quick takeaways or eat in, go to Big Fig. All the food is slow cooked during the day and ready to eat. They have slow cooked meat and vegetable dishes, as well as fresh salads. Yum!
https://www.bigfig.co.nz/
84 locals recommend
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StIf you are after a delicious meal but have arrived late and just want to grab some quick takeaways or eat in, go to Big Fig. All the food is slow cooked during the day and ready to eat. They have slow cooked meat and vegetable dishes, as well as fresh salads. Yum!
https://www.bigfig.co.nz/
French style bakery with delicious almond croissants! Try their world famous in Wanaka custard squares, doughnuts, pies and almond croissants. Pick up your freshly baked baguette and barista made coffee or sit in with the morning paper and your choice of treat on the side.
https://www.pembrokepatisserie.co.nz/
53 locals recommend
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AveFrench style bakery with delicious almond croissants! Try their world famous in Wanaka custard squares, doughnuts, pies and almond croissants. Pick up your freshly baked baguette and barista made coffee or sit in with the morning paper and your choice of treat on the side.
https://www.pembrokepatisserie.co.nz/
Love mexican? Amigos is great value and is our go to for a family restaurant with delicious food. I highly recommend the bbq chicken wings as a starter, the soft tacos for the main and the frozen lime margaritas!
23 locals recommend
Amigos Mexican Grill Wanaka
71 Ardmore StLove mexican? Amigos is great value and is our go to for a family restaurant with delicious food. I highly recommend the bbq chicken wings as a starter, the soft tacos for the main and the frozen lime margaritas!
Tasty burgers, fries and locally brewed beer. B.social is not far from us here and has a huge range of beers to choose from. Highly recommend. https://bsocial.nz/
8 locals recommend
b.social - wanaka brewery & bar
60 Anderson RdTasty burgers, fries and locally brewed beer. B.social is not far from us here and has a huge range of beers to choose from. Highly recommend. https://bsocial.nz/
Hello Ranger is the new sister restaurant to 'b.social brewery' and is a two minute walk from your room! It is casual dining with delicious pizza, burgers, main meals and of course local craft beer. We often walk over to eat and have a drink here as it is so convenient.
Hello Ranger
3 Northlake DriveHello Ranger is the new sister restaurant to 'b.social brewery' and is a two minute walk from your room! It is casual dining with delicious pizza, burgers, main meals and of course local craft beer. We often walk over to eat and have a drink here as it is so convenient.
Burrito Craft is mexican food and is located in amongst a number of food caravans. You can eat outside on the picnic tables. We often order the burrito bowl, which is delicious. I recommend the fish!
22 locals recommend
Burrito Craft
42 Brownston StBurrito Craft is mexican food and is located in amongst a number of food caravans. You can eat outside on the picnic tables. We often order the burrito bowl, which is delicious. I recommend the fish!
Sightseeing
Incredible selection of vintage cars and toys that will keep you entertained for a few hours.
30 locals recommend
National Transport and Toy Museum
891 Wanaka-Luggate HwyIncredible selection of vintage cars and toys that will keep you entertained for a few hours.
Roy's Peak is by far the most spectacular view in Wanaka. Allow 3.5 hours casual walking one way. If you are a hiker it will take you around 2.5 - 3 hours . I personally recommend taking walking poles! It can be tough on the knees coming down ;)
64 locals recommend
Roys Peak
Roy's Peak is by far the most spectacular view in Wanaka. Allow 3.5 hours casual walking one way. If you are a hiker it will take you around 2.5 - 3 hours . I personally recommend taking walking poles! It can be tough on the knees coming down ;)
Hook is a gorgeous place to visit. Enjoy some fresh salmon, a drink or a pizza. The highlight is renting a rod and fishing for your own salmon. There is hours of entertainment here, and they will smoke your salmon or slice it fresh however you like!
32 locals recommend
Hook Wanaka - Lake to Plate
49 Monteith RdHook is a gorgeous place to visit. Enjoy some fresh salmon, a drink or a pizza. The highlight is renting a rod and fishing for your own salmon. There is hours of entertainment here, and they will smoke your salmon or slice it fresh however you like!
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyCity advice
Ways to save
Go to 'Book me' online for discounts on activities.
If you plan on doing some activities in Wanaka or Queenstown, check out 'BOOK ME' before paying full price as they offer better deals for certain times of the day. Sometimes 50% off!
https://www.bookme.co.nz/
What to pack
Warm Clothes in Winter
Winter in Wanaka is cold. If you come from a warmer climate, we recommend you purchase a goose down puffer jacket that will keep you warm outside. A beanie and gloves are also helpful so you can still enjoy a walk outside during the day.