Supermarkets & self-catering

New World – two locations, one downtown and the larger one in the Three Parks - opening hours 7am to 10pm.

Four Square – a smaller supermarket in town, open 8am to 8pm.

Night & Day – OPEN LATE, located at 80 Ardmore St, this shop is open Sun-Thurs 6am to 12am and Fri-Sat 6am to 3am.

LuLu Asian Supermarket, 33 Ardmore St, with a focus on providing a diverse selection of Asian groceries and hot Asian food, including Cantonese style Yum Cha, the supermarket also offers locally roasted organic coffee and bubble tea.

Freshlink Grocer – 82 Anderson Road, your local grocer bringing you the best quality fresh produce, a wide range of dry goods, and sustainable household essentials. 100% whole foods.

Butchers Block – 33 Reece Cresent, Wanaka’s only dedicated butcher supplying quality fresh meats and handcrafted meat products.

Adam & Eve bakery – 1 Sir Tim Wallis Drive, daily handcrafted freshly baked bread, buns, sandwiches, cakes and savouries

Pembroke Wines - Wanaka’s gateway to the world of speciality wine, fine spirits, and craft beer. A one of a kind experience, combining the concepts of a boutique bottle shop, lounge bar and tasting room

Liquorland Wanaka – a specialist NZ liquor retailer with three locations in Wanaka.

Hawea Store and Kitchen – A celebration of all things local. Grocer, liquor store, post office and cafe, Hawea Store and Kitchen is a one stop community hub.

Hawea Fresh Choice Supermarket – Locally owned and operated, providing fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a full range of grocery items.

Northlakes On the Spot – snacks, drinks, Sanga’s pies, fresh bread and necessities

Albert Town 4Square – Small, local supermarket offering fresh produce, food to go and other necessities

Our favourite café’s

Pembroke Patisserie – ‘world famous in Wanaka’ delicious pastries, bread and other goodies made onsite daily as well as fresh coffee

Big Fig – Slow Food Served Fast - Delicious hot dishes, fresh salads, barista coffee and baking – all packed with flavour, made with love and ready to go.

Kai Whakapai - Serving coffee to soothe your mornings and food to satiate your appetites. By night, they’re the local's choice for brews, music and collectively good times.

Pembroke Patisserie - Award winning French patisserie. Specialising in classic French patisserie with a modern Kiwi twist, world famous in Wanaka for our custard squares, doughnuts, pies and almond croissants.

Federal Diner/Fedeli - This is the place for speciality coffee, Wanaka’s famous scones, organic eggs and free-range meats served day and night. The Pork Roti is a firm favourite! A great hide away where you’ll be met by friendly service and delicious food and coffee.

Scroggin - A place of all things good; good people, good food, good coffee. A cafe that cares about the food origin, coffee, design and nature.

Relishes Café - For 30 years Relishes has created modern New Zealand cuisine from the wild and wonderful ingredients at our door. Serving fresh, delicious, imaginative food at breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Hello Ranger - Located in North Lake, this place is great with kids. They have a good-sized outdoor playground and lots of bean bags to hang out on while you have a drink and some bar food as you watch the kids play.

Tanoshi - Open for lunch or dinner, the Ramen is DELICIOUS and well worth a try

Northlakes Hello Ranger - This place is great with kids. They have a good-sized outdoor playground and lots of bean bags to hang out on while you have a drink and some bar food as you watch the kids play.

Evening dining

Wanaka Districts Club - Serving both delicious Thai food as well as pub-style fare, this place is the perfect place to take the kids. Pool table and dart board inside and an enclosed garden bar with swings outside, kids are entertained for hours. Note, you need to join as a member ($30) or already be a member of a reciprocal club to purchase alcohol here.

Kika - Kika takes inspiration from global flavours to deliver innovative sharing style plates in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A Wanaka locals' favourite, bookings strongly recommended.

Muttonbird - Muttonbird is a casual, bar & restaurant in Wānaka NZ. Enjoy a rotating selection of seasonal dishes, drinks with balcony views out to the snow-capped Southern Alps. Seriously good food. The tasing menu is highly recommended, as are bookings, this place is popular!

Bistro Gentil - A modern French affair in Wanaka. Bistro Gentil brings the delights of French gastronomy to the beautiful shores of Lake Wanaka, and of course some decent Gallic wines too.

Arc - This warm and relaxed space offers the ideal backdrop for an evening with friends or a cosy, intimate meal. A carefully created menu allows you to snack on share plates or indulge in multiple dishes for dinner with innovative cocktails to complement the exceptional dinner offerings.

Sofi Mediterranean Restaurant - Open for lunch, dinner or drinks. Sofi offers Mediterranean-inspired comfort food and stunning lake views – perfect for those long summer evenings

Wanaka Lakeview Seafood Restaurant - An authentic Chinese restaurant and bar on the lakefront of Wanaka with a large selection of great dishes. Lakeview Seafood Restaurant offers expansive views, an outdoor balcony and a private function room for group bookings.

Tititea Steak House - Wanaka’s premium steak house in the heart of downtown Wanaka, featuring some of NZ’s best produce. Bringing you the finest cuts of meat and fresh produce rich in flavour from an upstairs location overlooking lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains.

Shinaburo Korean Eating House - Healthy, nourishing, fun and tasty, Shinaburo focuses on traditional Korean dishes with BIBIMBAB being the most popular. They continue to create new dishes to spread the goodness of Korean food. BYO wine or purchase there.

Amigos - With a passion for hot Mexican and cool margaritas, Amigos is committed to providing an enjoyable dining experience. Amigos has a great vibe, large lawn for kids to play on and a welcoming atmosphere with super tasty Mexican flavours on the menu.

Francescas Italian Kitchen - Passionate about authentic Italian cuisine and warm hospitality, Francesca’s chefs prepare every dish with skill, care and a love of Italian cooking. In true Italian style, the flavours are simple yet elegant with roots firmly placed in the classics.

Bambina by Giovi - Italian Dining with Heart! Inspired by tradition and driven by quality, every plate celebrates the simplicity and richness of Italian cooking – from hand-crafted pastas to deeply comforting classics.

Fudog - Modern Asian cuisine is served with the main influence stemming from modern Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine. From house made dumplings to pickled vegetables and steamed whole fish, a taste sensation is delivered to your table every time.

Bombay Palace - At Bombay Palace they aspire to bring to your table a menu that reflects the cosmopolitan culture and culinary specialities of Bombay, the gateway to India. Delicious Indian takeaways are also available.

Thai Siam - Wanaka’s original Thai restaurant serves up sumptuous traditional Thai eats in a relaxed setting. For a real taste of authenticity, look no further than their collection of favourites or try something new on offer. Takeaways are an option if you don’t have time to dine in.

The Stoaker Room - “Barrel Cuisine”. At the Stoaker Room, they grill, bake, steam and smoke local produce in their French Oak Pinot Noir Barrell Cookers – called Stoakers. They bring the wild to your backyard, creating simple find food, made for sharing.

Paloma Restaurant - Making the best tacos using NZ ingredients! Using the traditional processes to make fresh corn tortillas, Paloma is the place to go for authentic, delicious tacos. Best enjoyed with Mexico’s favourite cocktail – the Paloma.

Edgewater Hotel - Enjoy their sustainable, local menu and soak up the stunning mountain and lakefront views. Lakefront dining at Edgewater, Lake Wānaka. Relax with a glass of wine. Great With Friends.

WanaFusion - Modern Asian cuisine in central Wanaka, WanaFusion is a culinary delight, mixing and matching the best street food from Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong and beyond, bringing you “New flavours” from “Old traditions".

Hawea Pub – Located on the edge of Lake Hawea offering stunning views and a changing menu using seasonal, locally grown produce.

Albert Town Tavern – ‘The Albie’, enjoy the indoor kids play area, relax in the fairy-lit beer garden, watch the game on the sports screens or dig into a hearty dinner.

Evening drinks

Pembroke Wines and Spirits - Enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail, or if you're not sure what to drink, try a tasting paddle. And make sure you try one of their famous sharing platters.

Cork Bar - Cork’s beautiful bar features over 100 different types of wine, whiskey, gin and much more. Located in the heart of Wanaka, Cork is the perfect spot to meet up with friends to drink and relax.

Paddle & Pint - A slice of good old English Pub hospitality right here in Wanaka, with a great range of ales and delicious heart-warming grub. Trivia night on a Wednesday is worth joining!

b.social - Wanaka Taproom and Eatery - Offering a large range of b.effect’s tasty craft beers, wine, kombucha and non- alcoholic beverages to quench your thirst. If you’re feeling peckish, they serve up shareable plates such as kimchi fries and crispy fried cauliflower.

Treehouse - An intimate cosy bar with great drinks selection and tapas inspired sharing plates. Perfect for spending an afternoon or evening sharing plates and stories with your friends and family.

La La Land – Lounge Bar - Come upstairs to find amazing drinks and beautiful views. There is a hand-picked selection of craft beer, cocktails and wines to suit every pallet. A late afternoon menu is available until 7pm.

Rhyme & Reason - With good vibes, live events and a ‘Happy Hour’ every day, Rhyme and Reason provide a fantastic, casual nook to enjoy brews made on site along with a local wine list, NZ ciders and a few snacks on the side.

Ground Up Brewing - Delve into the world of great beer – beer for the bold, the audacious and the gutsy! Grab a burger, pizza, loaded fries or nachos with your beer, Kombucha or ginger beer and enjoy time with friends or the kids with the games and puzzles available.

Trout Bar - Welcome the day with a delicious breakfast, indulge in a mouthwatering lunch or watch the sunset over the lake with a local beer or wine. Trout is situated on Wanaka’s Lake front with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.

Lake Bar - Lake Bar Wanaka offers a large variety on the menu, a separate kids' menu and weekly specials, so there is something for everyone. Cosy up on the colder days and watch the big screens for all your sport needs while enjoying a bar snack with a beverage of your choice.

Food trucks and faster food

Discover Wanaka’s eclectic food truck scene. Stop into the Brownston Street food trucks to discover the tastes of Southeast Asia, Mexico, Italy, France, along with beloved Kiwi classics or find the hidden gems situated in various locations around Wanaka.

Burrito Craft - Bringing the taste of Mexico to Wanaka. Burrito Craft serves finger-licking tacos, burritos and sides to devour at the new food truck area at 42 Brownston street.

Curbside Coffee & Bagels - Freshly made bagels and excellent coffee are served in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Firebird - Firebird serves up crunchy fried chicken in a selection of burgers or meal sized “hot boxes”, choose your spice level, pair it with one or more of the delicious sides and you’re good to go.

The Coffee Shack Wanaka - A pocket-sized espresso bar in a converted garage in Wanaka, serving up delicious caffeine with some straight up customer service.

Charlie Brown Crepes - Offering incredible French traditional sweet crepes and gluten free savour galette made from organic buckwheat flour. French goodness for any occasion.

Dripping Bowl - A food truck serving nourishing meals that only use 100% wholefoods, mostly organic and local produce when available. The menu consists of a healthy array of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack choices that offer gluten-free, diary-free, vegetarian and vegan options.

The Good Spot Caravan - You can find The Good Spot caravan on 34 Anderson Road serving up delicious scones, slices and organic coffee roasted locally by Venus. There are bean bags and garden tables to relax on while enjoying your slices and coffee.

Winginit Hawea – Food truck located in Longview, Hawea. Enjoy vibrant Indian flavours and Kiwi classics – comes highly recommended.

Finish off with something sweet

Black Peak Gelato – All gelato and sorbets are made in the shop using beautiful stone fruits and berries from local orchards and growers. No added dairy, gluten and nuts as well as vegan options are available.

Patagonia Chocolates – Serving rich, creamy hot chocolate and house-crafted coffee. Over 70 types of chocolate and ice cream flavours.