Downtown Wanaka, New Zealand
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Hotels
Altamont Lodge
121 Mount Aspiring Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
Alpine Resort Wanaka
144-154 Anderson Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
Lansdown Apartments
2A Lansdown Street
Wanaka, New Zealand
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Wanaka
109 Mount Aspiring Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
Maple Lodge
56 Halliday Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
ASURE BROOKVALE MOTEL
35 Brownston St
Wanaka, New Zealand
Riverrun
86 Halliday Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
Edgewater
54 Sargood Drive
Wanaka, New Zealand
Wanaka Alpine Lodge
2/114 Albert Town-Lake Hawea Rd
Wanaka, New Zealand
Minaret Lodge
34 Eely Point Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
Wanaka Hotel
71 Ardmore Street
Wanaka, New Zealand
Base Backpackers Wanaka
73 Brownston Street
Wanaka, New Zealand
Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Corner of Cardrona Valley Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
Websters on Wanaka Lodge
137 Anderson Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
Wanaka Springs Lodge
21 Warren Street
Wanaka, New Zealand
Bella Vista Motel Wanaka
2 Dunmore Street
Wanaka, New Zealand
Wanaka Haven
42 Halliday Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
Criffel Peak View B&B and Apartment
98 Hedditch St
Wanaka, New Zealand
BEST WESTERN BELVEDERE LUXURY
25 Warren Street
Wanaka, New Zealand
Lake Hawea Hotel
1 Capell Avenue,
Wanaka, New Zealand
WHARE KEA LODGE AND CHALET
MT ASPIRING ROAD RAPID 494
Wanaka, New Zealand
Suite 51
51 Forest Heights
Wanaka, New Zealand
Hotel Tips
Avoid booking poolside for kids playing during the day and gatherings at night. Sound bounces off of the water and voices carry so ask for a room away from the pool either on the opposite side of the hotel or in higher floors.
Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.
Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.
Things To Do
Wanaka has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.
Wanaka is the place to buy jewelry offered by downtown merchants with a wide variety of lovely earrings, necklaces, bracelets and of course diamond rings. You are sure to find the top artisan brands and jewelry maker that brings a special touch to each piece offered.
Wanaka makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.
Why Do You Love Downtown?
Terri Simon
I love to dine at the Inn and to shop at specialty shops.
Jackie Avery
I love supporting locals, the view, and atmosphere!
Ryan gregory
The food
Liisa Shunn
We love going downtown, because we like to support our local economy. The shops and restaurants we visit -- we have gotten to know the owners, so when our money is spent downtown, we know who benefits. Also? We live only a mile from downtown, so we walk or ride our bikes. No worries about a designated driver or looking for parking. We chose to live in Medford, so of course we want our money to stay in Medford, not going off to some corporate office of a chain store.
Harriet Rapista
Never been but planning to go in August
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