Wanaka Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ski and summer resort town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand
About Wanaka
Wanaka shares many of the characteristics that draw millions of tourists to Queenstown each year – the mountains, the lakes and the outdoors – yet it enjoys a far smaller profile. In many ways it's the little brother to Queenstown – many would say the cooler little brother. While it doesn't have as many hotels and restaurants or the large bar scene, it still has a few great attractions of its own, and respectable eating and nightlife. During winter, Wanaka is used as a base for skiing and working in Cardrona, Snowpark/Snowfarm and Treble Cone and has a true 'ski town' vibe. Therefore, it shouldn't be a surprise to learn that half of New Zealand's Olympic skiers and snowboarders call Wanaka home. During the summer it's a busy holiday town for New Zealanders; many of the houses in town are b
Top Attractions in Wanaka
Explore the best things to see and do in Wanaka:
- ★Cardrona
- ★Cinema Paradiso
- ★Deep Canyon
- ★Festival of Colour
- ★Harris Mountains Heliski
- ★National Transport & Toy Museum
- ★Puzzling World
- ★Skydive Lake Wanaka
Where to Eat in Wanaka
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴AmiGos Mexican Grill
- 🍴Arc
- 🍴Finchy's Bar and Restaurant
- 🍴Kika
- 🍴McGregor's Restaurant
- 🍴The Spice Room
Where to Stay in Wanaka
- 🏨Alpine View Lodge
- 🏨Bella Vista Motel Wanaka
- 🏨Lime Tree Lodge
- 🏨Maple Lodge
- 🏨Minaret Lodge
- 🏨Mountain View Backpackers
Wanaka Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: