Pounamu Guidebook

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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/
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Kika
2 Dunmore St
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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/
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/
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Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course Rd
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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/
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/
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Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore St
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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/
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. https://www.facebook.com/goodspot01/?_rdr
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The Good Spot
34 Anderson Rd
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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. https://www.facebook.com/goodspot01/?_rdr
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/
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Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore St
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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/
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/
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Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison Ave
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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/
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!
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Amigos Mexican Grill Wanaka
71 Ardmore St
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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!
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/
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b.social - wanaka brewery & bar
60 Anderson Rd
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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/
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 Drive
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.
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!
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Burrito Craft
42 Brownston St
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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!

Sightseeing

Incredible selection of vintage cars and toys that will keep you entertained for a few hours.
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Nationales Transport- und Spielzeugmuseum
891 Wanaka-Luggate Hwy
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Incredible 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 ;)
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Roys Peak
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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!
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Hook Wanaka - Lake to Plate
49 Monteith Rd
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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!
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Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate Hwy
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Tipps für Reisende

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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/
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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.