Kristy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful large river that can be kayaked and portions jet boated. The upper part of the river from the Outlet to The Albert Town bridge is suitable to floating down on rafts or an inflatable. Please be safe a wear a life jacket.
6 locals recommend
Clutha River
A beautiful large river that can be kayaked and portions jet boated. The upper part of the river from the Outlet to The Albert Town bridge is suitable to floating down on rafts or an inflatable. Please be safe a wear a life jacket.
A beautiful part of the lake with a walking/biking track starting from there and leading back to Wanaka.
6 locals recommend
Glendhu Bay
A beautiful part of the lake with a walking/biking track starting from there and leading back to Wanaka.
Motatapu River Picnic Area
Wanaka Mount Aspiring RoadA beautiful spot on a summers day.
A gentle stroll leads you to stunningly beautiful pool. Located an hour or so drive away past the township of Makarora.
29 locals recommend
Blue Pools Track
Blue Pools TrackA gentle stroll leads you to stunningly beautiful pool. Located an hour or so drive away past the township of Makarora.
Wanaka
Beautiful lakeside town with great cafes.
Walks and hikes
Gentle walks to demanding hikes
Sunrise and sunset are stunning. A very demanding hike but it can be done by adventurous kids 10+.
64 locals recommend
Roys Peak
Sunrise and sunset are stunning. A very demanding hike but it can be done by adventurous kids 10+.
Outlet Track
Outlet RoadThis stunning walk is a bit of a drive away but well worth it.
37 locals recommend
Rob Roy Glacier Trail Head and Car Park
Wanaka Mount Aspiring RoadThis stunning walk is a bit of a drive away but well worth it.
A demanding steep walk/mountain bike but well worth it for the views from the top.
8 locals recommend
Isthmus Peak
A demanding steep walk/mountain bike but well worth it for the views from the top.
Neighbourhoods
Albert Town
A beautiful crisp clear lake with a settlement at one end that has a small shop, cafe and pub.
25 locals recommend
Lake Hawea
A beautiful crisp clear lake with a settlement at one end that has a small shop, cafe and pub.
If you like fruit then this is the place to go! Roadside stalls sell locally grown fruit. The best time for fruit is December to March although the in winter the pears and apples can be great value.
The town is set near Lake Dunstan which is a man made lake created by the Clyde Dam which produces a large portion of New Zealand’s electricity.
There is some great history in the area too including good mining relics.
Cromwell is approximately a 40 minute drive from Wanaka
15 locals recommend
Cromwell
If you like fruit then this is the place to go! Roadside stalls sell locally grown fruit. The best time for fruit is December to March although the in winter the pears and apples can be great value.
The town is set near Lake Dunstan which is a man made lake created by the Clyde Dam which produces a large portion of New Zealand’s electricity.
There is some great history in the area too including good mining relics.
Cromwell is approximately a 40 minute drive from Wanaka
Adventure and activities
Thrill seekers or those looking for a more sedate adventure
Skydive Wanaka
Mustang LaneGreat birds eye view of Wanaka and surrounds.
Paddle Wanaka
151-153 Ardmore StHire a kayak and paddle on the beautiful Lake Wanaka
Enjoy some go carting or drive around the race track. Lots of fun!
43 locals recommend
Highlands - Experience the Exceptional
Sandflat RoadEnjoy some go carting or drive around the race track. Lots of fun!
A great place to test the mind!! Lots of fun for the whole family.
128 locals recommend
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyA great place to test the mind!! Lots of fun for the whole family.
Rubys Cinema and Bar
50 Cardrona Valley RdA great little movie theatre.
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StA movie theatre like no other!
Mountain biking
Great places to ride the bike. Some gentle easy rides and some that will challenge your skills.
Sticky Forest
104B Kings DrA fun place to go to play on the bike or to work on the fitness.
A relatively gentle track to ride. You can start at Albert Town and do a loop down to the Red Bridge. Cross the bridge and come up the other side back to Albert Town.
Newcastle Track Start
A relatively gentle track to ride. You can start at Albert Town and do a loop down to the Red Bridge. Cross the bridge and come up the other side back to Albert Town.
This is a personal favourite place to ride my bike. Fun for everyone. The loop ride takes you through the Kanuka clad Hikuwai Reserve to the Outlet and back to Albert Town.
7 locals recommend
Hikuwai Loop Start
This is a personal favourite place to ride my bike. Fun for everyone. The loop ride takes you through the Kanuka clad Hikuwai Reserve to the Outlet and back to Albert Town.
A beautiful mountain bike track of approximately 10 kms. This is a 5 minute bike from the house to the start of the track.
6 locals recommend
Deans Bank Track
A beautiful mountain bike track of approximately 10 kms. This is a 5 minute bike from the house to the start of the track.
Mountain bike hire and all your riding essentials or bike maintenance.
13 locals recommend
Racers Edge
99 Ardmore StMountain bike hire and all your riding essentials or bike maintenance.
Food scene
An historic hotel with a roaring fire in winter and loads of outdoor space to dine and kids to play in summer.
91 locals recommend
Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona Valley RoadAn historic hotel with a roaring fire in winter and loads of outdoor space to dine and kids to play in summer.
This place is directly across the street! It has great coffee and delicious food suitable for most dietary requirements.
33 locals recommend
Double Black Cafe
This place is directly across the street! It has great coffee and delicious food suitable for most dietary requirements.
This bakery and cafe has a good selection of delicious treats. You can sit inside or out or takeaway.
53 locals recommend
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AveThis bakery and cafe has a good selection of delicious treats. You can sit inside or out or takeaway.
This is a handy convenience shop located only a short drive or gentle stroll away.
Four Square Albert Town
20 Alison AveThis is a handy convenience shop located only a short drive or gentle stroll away.
If you want a pub meal then this is it. Located within walking distance to the house.
10 locals recommend
The Prince Albert
20 Alison AveIf you want a pub meal then this is it. Located within walking distance to the house.
Albert Town Fish Company
20 Alison AveTakeaway fish and chips within walking distance.
Catch your own Salmon to enjoy for lunch or stop in for a coffee and a walk around the beautiful ponds. A great place to relax in the sun. Hook is an easy walk from the house.
32 locals recommend
Hook Wanaka - Lake to Plate
49 Monteith RdCatch your own Salmon to enjoy for lunch or stop in for a coffee and a walk around the beautiful ponds. A great place to relax in the sun. Hook is an easy walk from the house.
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore StDelicious comfort food.
Urban Grind
72 Ardmore StGood coffee and great food
Mo’s
1176 Lake Hawea-Albert Town RdAwesome coffee and delicious and nutritious food. Great service too.
Skiing and boarding
Places to ski and board.
Snow Farm NZ
2127 Cardrona Valley RdA fun place to go cross country skiing or tubing.
Treble Cone Ski Area
Mt Aspiring RoadA days skiing with a fantastic view.
Cardrona
A family friendly place to ski and board
Racers Edge
99 Ardmore StSki and mountain bike hire.