Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
Puzzling World
(
www.puzzlingworld.com
;
188 Wanaka Luggate Hwy/SH84; adult/child $18/12; 8.30am-5.30pm)
A 3D Great
Maze and lots of fascinating brain-bending visual illusions to keep people of all ages be-
mused, bothered and bewildered. It's en route to Cromwell, 2km from town.
AMUSEMENT PARK
National Transport & Toy Museum
(
www.wanakatransportandtoymuseum.com
; 851 Wanaka Luggate Hwy/SH6; adult/child $15/5; 8.30am-5pm)
Small armies of Smurfs, Star Wars figurines and Barbie dolls share billing with dozens of
classic cars and a mysteriously acquired MiG jet fighter in this vast collection, which fills
four giant hangers near the airport. There are around 30,000 items in total, including
plenty of toys you're bound to remember from rainy childhood afternoons.
MUSEUM
Wanaka Beerworks
(
www.wanakabeerworks.co.nz
;
SH6; tours & tasting $10; tastings 11am-4pm, tours 2pm Thu-Tue)
Somewhat
incongruously attached to the toy museum, this small brewery's two main beers (Cardrona
Gold lager and Brewski pilsner) are complemented by seasonal brews. Dave the owner is
a real-deal Belgian brewing supremo.
BREWERY
Warbirds & Wheels
(
www.warbirdsandwheels.com
; Wanaka Airport, 11 Lloyd Dunn Av; adult/child $20/5; 9am-5pm)
Dedicated to
NZ combat pilots, the aircraft they flew and the sacrifices they made, this museum fea-
tures Hawker Hurricanes, a de Havilland Vampire and lots of shiny, beautifully restored
classic cars. Grab a bite to eat and fire up the jukebox in the retro diner.
MUSEUM
Rippon
(
www.rippon.co.nz
;
246 Mt Aspiring Rd; noon-4.30pm Jul-Apr)
Along with just about the best view
of any NZ winery, Rippon has great wine too. To save fights as to who's going to be the
designated driver, take a 2km stroll along the lakeside and look out for the track up the hill
from the end of Sargood Dr.
WINERY
