Jono's Wanaka Guidebook
Food Scene
Best coffee spots, grocery stores, food markets, take-out, eat-in casual and fine dining that we can personally recommend
For hungry visitors who may have just arrived and in need of quick and easy sustenance. A good selection of dishes. Eat in or take out.
84 moradores locais recomendam
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StFor hungry visitors who may have just arrived and in need of quick and easy sustenance. A good selection of dishes. Eat in or take out.
One of two gelato shops in Wanaka. This is a local business. All made on the premises.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Black Peak Gelato
123 Ardmore StOne of two gelato shops in Wanaka. This is a local business. All made on the premises.
Another local business run by Bonnie who knows how to make a mean espresso....called Short Black here. Eclectic, full of character. Opens early and closes early. Closes early if it's raining... the crew got out to lunch followed by Netflix
7 moradores locais recomendam
The Coffee Shack Wanaka
75 Brownston StAnother local business run by Bonnie who knows how to make a mean espresso....called Short Black here. Eclectic, full of character. Opens early and closes early. Closes early if it's raining... the crew got out to lunch followed by Netflix
A local institution...cafe with character. Great coffee, food, beer and wine and very central. Staff are super friendly too
63 moradores locais recomendam
Kai Whakapai
121 Ardmore StA local institution...cafe with character. Great coffee, food, beer and wine and very central. Staff are super friendly too
Great coffee and snacks made in a caravan. Grab a coffee and their famous cheese scones..Next door to Good Rotations bike shop
22 moradores locais recomendam
The Good Spot
34 Anderson RdGreat coffee and snacks made in a caravan. Grab a coffee and their famous cheese scones..Next door to Good Rotations bike shop
Pastries and baking to die for. Again, a local institution
53 moradores locais recomendam
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AvePastries and baking to die for. Again, a local institution
Organic grocery store, packed with all types of grocery items, artisanal breads, meats, fish and supplies
Wholefood Haven
24 Dungarvon StOrganic grocery store, packed with all types of grocery items, artisanal breads, meats, fish and supplies
A small and select food store with deli, fresh artisanal breads, great fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, wine, snacks and general food items
37 moradores locais recomendam
Mediterranean Market Wanaka
20 Ardmore StA small and select food store with deli, fresh artisanal breads, great fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, wine, snacks and general food items
If in need of a good coffee, sweet treat or gelato this is the go-to place. It's also usually open on Public Holidays when other places are closed. It does open later at 9am. They roast their own coffee on-site. Great location on the waterfront boulevard
15 moradores locais recomendam
Patagonia Chocolates
155 Ardmore StIf in need of a good coffee, sweet treat or gelato this is the go-to place. It's also usually open on Public Holidays when other places are closed. It does open later at 9am. They roast their own coffee on-site. Great location on the waterfront boulevard
In the little Food Truck village on Brownston St. Very filling burritos. Take your burrito down to the lakefront to enjoy on a nice day. You can specify filling of choice and heat level
22 moradores locais recomendam
Burrito Craft
42 Brownston StIn the little Food Truck village on Brownston St. Very filling burritos. Take your burrito down to the lakefront to enjoy on a nice day. You can specify filling of choice and heat level
Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits
Award winning local craft brewery with a wide selection of styles. Wine is also available.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Rhyme and Reason Brewery
17 Gordon RdAward winning local craft brewery with a wide selection of styles. Wine is also available.
Sightseeing
This place has great karma, very relaxing and tranquil setting. Farm walk is a highlight. Best when lavenders are in bloom... November to March.
44 moradores locais recomendam
Wanaka Lavender Farm
36 Morris RdThis place has great karma, very relaxing and tranquil setting. Farm walk is a highlight. Best when lavenders are in bloom... November to March.
Easily accessible short uphill walk that offers stunning views over Lake Wanaka and the surrounds. Got more energy? Continue up to Rocky Mountain loop track. It's an energetic uphill hike that you will be rewarded with even more stunning views. Best on a nice calm and fine day. Wear good footwear and take water and some snacks and a jacket if attempting Rocky Mountain (3hr return, 7km).
Diamond Lake carpark is a 15 minute drive from the Studio, heading northwest towards Glendhu Bay and Mt Aspiring National Park
25 moradores locais recomendam
Diamond Lake
Easily accessible short uphill walk that offers stunning views over Lake Wanaka and the surrounds. Got more energy? Continue up to Rocky Mountain loop track. It's an energetic uphill hike that you will be rewarded with even more stunning views. Best on a nice calm and fine day. Wear good footwear and take water and some snacks and a jacket if attempting Rocky Mountain (3hr return, 7km).
Diamond Lake carpark is a 15 minute drive from the Studio, heading northwest towards Glendhu Bay and Mt Aspiring National Park
This is an easily accessible 20 minute walk from the Studio to stretch your legs. The track is right beside the lake. At Waterfall Creek, the offshore island is Ruby Island. Every year in January a swimming event is held that circumnavigates the island, raising funds for keeping Lake Wanaka clean and pure. From Waterfall Creek, the track connects to the Glendhu Bay track if a longer walk is on the agenda.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Waterfall Creek Track
Ruby Island RoadThis is an easily accessible 20 minute walk from the Studio to stretch your legs. The track is right beside the lake. At Waterfall Creek, the offshore island is Ruby Island. Every year in January a swimming event is held that circumnavigates the island, raising funds for keeping Lake Wanaka clean and pure. From Waterfall Creek, the track connects to the Glendhu Bay track if a longer walk is on the agenda.
Close to Wanaka Town and easily accessible. An energetic uphill walk that is rewarded with 360 degree views from the top to get your bearings on the surrounding mountains. Best on a bluebird and calm day.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Mount Iron Loop Track
Mount Iron TrackClose to Wanaka Town and easily accessible. An energetic uphill walk that is rewarded with 360 degree views from the top to get your bearings on the surrounding mountains. Best on a bluebird and calm day.
Follows the track along the Clutha river as it flows out of Lake Wanaka towards the sea on the East of the South Island. Really pretty, particularly in the morning. You might see trout feeding in the shallows at this time too
21 moradores locais recomendam
Outlet Track
Outlet RoadFollows the track along the Clutha river as it flows out of Lake Wanaka towards the sea on the East of the South Island. Really pretty, particularly in the morning. You might see trout feeding in the shallows at this time too
An extension to the Diamond Lake track for a 3 hour return loop hike. Quite steep in some sections, worthy of the fabulous views at the top. Wear good sturdy shoes, take water and snacks and pack another layer. Best in fine, blue sky and calm days
Rocky Mountain Lake Wanaka viewpoint
West Wanaka RoadAn extension to the Diamond Lake track for a 3 hour return loop hike. Quite steep in some sections, worthy of the fabulous views at the top. Wear good sturdy shoes, take water and snacks and pack another layer. Best in fine, blue sky and calm days
Roys Peak is a must-do hike for many visitors. It is visible from our property, and is 4km (2.5 miles) up the road by car. When it is dark you can sometimes spot the glow of hiker's headlamps as they negotiate the track.
It is a strenuous full day straight up and down hike approx 5-7hrs. There is no shelter or shade and can be slippery in winter. You are rewarded with stunning views, and most likely queues to catch a photo at the point.
1 Oct - beginning of November every year it is closed for lambing.
64 moradores locais recomendam
Roys Peak
Roys Peak is a must-do hike for many visitors. It is visible from our property, and is 4km (2.5 miles) up the road by car. When it is dark you can sometimes spot the glow of hiker's headlamps as they negotiate the track.
It is a strenuous full day straight up and down hike approx 5-7hrs. There is no shelter or shade and can be slippery in winter. You are rewarded with stunning views, and most likely queues to catch a photo at the point.
1 Oct - beginning of November every year it is closed for lambing.
Outdoorsy gear
Our favourite place for outdoor gear. Very knowledgeable staff and a good range of products
MT Outdoors
17 Dunmore StOur favourite place for outdoor gear. Very knowledgeable staff and a good range of products