Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-443 7837;
www.wanakabakpaka.co.nz;
117 Lakeside Rd; dm/d $27/64; )
This friendly
hostel high above the lake has inspiring views, top-notch amenities and good-value rooms.
HOLIDAY PARK$
Wanaka Lakeview Holiday Park
( 03-443 7883;
www.wanakalakeview.co.nz;
212 Brownston St; campsites $34, units $55-100)
A
short walk from the town centre, this park has grassy sites set amid the pines, basic cabins
and en-suite flats.
Kai Whakapai
(cnr Helwick & Ardmore Sts; meals $10-30; )
A Wanaka institution, Kai (the Maori word for
food) is the place for massive sandwiches and pizzas, great coffee and local beer. A great
spot on a sunny day.
CAFE$
CAFE$$$
Relishes Cafe
(99 Ardmore St; breakfast & lunch $12-20, dinner $27-34)
A cafe by day with good breakfast and
lunch options, this place whips out the white tablecloths at night and becomes a classy res-
taurant. Toast the lake views with a glass or two of Central Otago's finest.
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Supplies & Equipment
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
Outside Sports
(17-23 Dunmore St;
8.30am-6pm)
Buy or hire tramping gear here.
SUPERMARKET
New World
(Dunmore St;
7.30am-9pm)
Good for food on the track.
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Information
log cabin on the lakefront.
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Getting There & Away
InterCity has a daily bus to Queenstown (two hours), which connects to the glaciers via
Haast Pass, as well as daily services from Christchurch (eight hours).
Atomic Shuttles
(
www.atomictravel.co.nz
)
goes to Christchurch (seven hours), Greymouth (eight hours), Du-
