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 Mountain
Range - Wanaka’s luxury bed and
breakfast accommodation, where quality,
comfort, peace and tranquillity surround
you the moment you step through the door;
where your relaxation and comfort are our
first priority. Each of the seven guest
rooms have ensuite bathroom French doors
opening out onto a private verandah, sumptuous
Superking beds with fine linen, contemporary
New Zealand art and are adorned in natural,
warm colours that perfectly compliment
the setting. Guest facilities include cosy
guest lounge with log fire, SkyTV and DVD
collection, complimentary mountain bikes
to explore the area, 8 seater cedar hot
tub, ski storage and drying room, complimentary
wireless internet, gourmet breakfast, home-baked
afternoon tea and pre-dinner drink.
  
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 Minaret
Lodge - the Minaret Lodge is a
sanctuary, set in a 2 acre park-like setting,
providing luxury accommodation in Wanaka
New Zealand. Take in the spectacular sights
of the Lake Wanaka region including the
majestic Mount Aspiring National Park with
its pristine glaciers; fish for trout or
salmon; play golf; ski, snowboard, or crosscountry
at one of Wanaka's ski resorts - Cardrona,
Treble Cone, or Waiorau; hiking or bike
trails; jetboating; grand occasions like
Warbirds over Wanaka - Wanaka has something
for everyone in it's four spectacular seasons.
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 Homestead
Logde - skiers and boarders are
very well catered for here in the homestead
lodge and rave about the place! There's
a hearty breakfast to start the day and
a roaring log fire and lovely hot tub to
come back to after a day on the hill. The
style of Wanaka Homestead isn't dissimilar
to some of the lovely accommodations you
may have previously experienced in the
European alps. There are a large choice
of local restaurants within walking distance,
perfect to stroll to for a delicious dinner!
The ski store and drying facilities and
perfect location for rapid access to both
Cardrona and Treble Cone make this an ideal
base for a skiing holiday!
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 Drummonds
on Wanaka - family-run, Drummonds
on Wanaka was purpose built in 2003 as
a luxury guest house. Just minutes from
Lake Wanaka, Drummonds is situated in a
sunny position on a broad 2 acres on the
outskirts of Wanaka township. The alpine
environment is well framed in the architectural
design of Drummonds. Sweeping picture windows
capture the panoramic view of the lofty
Harris Mountain Range and World Heritage
Listed Mount Aspiring National Park.
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 The
Cardrona Terrace 5* Lodge and Vineyard -
with a 4WD vehicle for guests and
helicopter pick up from the front
of the lodge for heliiskiing, it
caters perfectly for skiers! Fitted
throughout with dramatic Italian
lighting, tribal rugs and artwork,
the Lodge has that "special" ambience
which is its own. The Lodge is set
in a working vineyard and has been
designed to reflect the changing
colours, the moods, and the light
of the Central Otago landscape.
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Cardrona Hotel - one of
New Zealands oldest and most historic
hotels, set in the rolling hills
of Cardrona, this unique hotel offers
both quality accommodation and traditional
hospitality. With breathtaking scenery,
this tranquil rural setting boasts
a hotel steeped in history from the
gold rush era. All rooms are decorated
with taste and style to reflect the
charm of yesteryear. Rooms include
ensuite bathrooms with showers, and
one room has a bath. Quality bedding
complements the cosy and warm atmosphere.
All rooms have heating, Sky TV, telephone
and tea and coffee facilities.
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 Riverrun
Lodge - Riverrun lodge offers
warm and friendly winter accommodation
for skiers or snowboarders basing
themselves in Wanaka. With panoramic
views of the Southern Alps and both
skifields, the outdoor hot tub with
is a great place to relax after a
days skiing! Dinner is available
at the lodge, which has a deserved
reputation for good food, wine and
conversation. Guest accommodation
at Riverrun lodge is spacious, comfortable
and simply relaxing, The touches
of luxury in the complimentary magazines,
chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts and
refreshments, pure calendared cotton
bedlinen, herbal toiletries, feather
down pillows and New Zealand wool
duvets.
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 Blue
Water Lodge - Beautifully
furnished and showcasing New Zealand
art, with underfloor heating and
an outdoor spa, it is perfect for
those who like attention to detail
and exclusivity combined with friendly
hospitality and fantastic lakeside
views
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For your evenings in Wanaka there is
plenty to choose from - depending on
what you are looking for! Most of the
bars have pool tables and almost all
will have a big log fire – perfect for
winter evenings! For quiet drinks Fincheys
is a nice stylish bar, or Speights Ale
House – outside tables positioned for
a perfect view of the lake. If you want
a bit of a dance Shooters has a large
dance floor – it does tend to have a
fairly young crowd, and plays Top 40
and hip-hop. When the rugby is on the
town really kicks off – the pubs will
be crowded, most have big screens and
the atmosphere is fantastic! No town
is complete without an Irish pub – or
two! Slainte and Scruffy Murphys provide
the Guinness for Wanaka!
Slainte: Most of the
staff are true Irish and Guinness and
cider are on tap! Doesn't tend to be
too rowdy or crowded, and has dress code
– no jeans or hats. Meals are generally
under $15 and you won't walk away hungry
– try the stew or corned beef. Benches
and tables are set outside to enjoy the
afternoon sun. Open 12pm – midnight daily.
Pint about $7, wine by the glass is $5
to $9.
Scruffy's: A popular
choice for an après ski mulled wine!
The fire and comfy sofas give this bar
a really cosy feel. Often hosts small
events such as "Scruffy Idol" which make
for some fun nights! The food is good
– with usual bar menu, plus pizzas and
all good sized!
Shooters: One of the
best located bars in Wanaka - and one
of our favourites! Right across from
the lake, it's a ideal spot to grab a
post-ski drink and watch the sun sink
into the mountains. When the sun goes
down, move from the outside patio to
the real log fire inside, or hit the
dance floor to some top 40 cheese, hip
hop, or live bands! Drinks are well priced
at $4 for a pint, and around $5 for mixed
drinks. Jugs of beer and cheap pints
at happy hour.
Apartment One: Wanaka's
only dedicated "club." A converted apartment
A1 is small and stays open late!
Red Rock: Popular
with locals and mountain staff, this
bar is good fun, particularly Fridays!
Music is usually "pop-ish" with live
bands sometimes. Like most bars in town,
there is a fireplace surrounded by comfy
couches! The tables are whiskey barrels
surrounded by high chairs, and there
is no lack of television screens for
game nights! It can get a bit packed
on weekends or when the rugby is on,
so its best to get there early at these
times. A wide choice of drinks – probably
the best deal is the jugs of tap beer
for $7. Also serves bar snacks, and has
a good main menu.
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Activities in Wanaka |
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Puzzling World |
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| Wanaka:
Set in the heart of the Southern Lakes,
on the shore of Lake Wanaka (one of the
few remaining lakes in its natural state),
this town is the gateway to the stunning
Mount Aspiring National Park. Perfect for
those who want somewhere with all the buzz
of a ski town on a slightly smaller scale
than Queenstown! Close to the magical Fiordland,
the area is renowned for its glaciers and
the stunning mountains on all sides provide
a skiers dream – with four ski fields,
the height of the fields, reliable snow,
dry powder and varied terrain make it one
of the top ski areas in New Zealand. The
town itself has a huge choose of places
to eat, drink and relax, and with the perfect
balance of lakeside serenity and ski town
vibe, it is a perfect destination for families
and party-goers alike!
Unique Attractions:
Puzzling World: With a clock that has
run backwards since 2000, a huge green
labyrinth and the Leaning Tower of Wanaka,
a café full of puzzles to solve,
and excellent opportunities for photographic
tricks, Puzzling world is a mini science
centre! Take a challenge to complete
the maze, try walking through the slanted
room (without wobbling!) and if you can’t
figure out the solutions to the puzzles,
staff will give hints so you don’t
lose sleep over them!
Cardrona Hotel: One of the oldest hotels
in New Zealand, this is the central attraction
of the small town of Cardrona. Set among
the hills of the Crown Range, the hotel
is still decorated in the style of the
time, making it a truly unique experience!
The Skiing: Treble Cone: the largest
of the South Island ski and snowboard
areas, the uncrowded slopes and high
speed six man chairlift, the enormous
terrain variety can suit all levels,
and if you’re an advanced skier,
you will be kept busy checking out the “phat” backcountry
powder and challenging chutes!
Cardrona: everyone is welcome at Cardrona!
The relaxed and friendly atmosphere is
favoured by families, skiers and snowboarders
from near and far! There are specialist
slopes for beginners, wide groomed slopes
for intermediates, steep chutes for advanced
and one of the best terrain parks for
freestyle lovers!
Snow Farm: New Zealand’s only
commercial Nordic Ski area! The Waiorau
Snow Farm offers classic trails of an
international standard, and lessons suitable
for those new to cross country and experienced
in the sport alike!
Snow Park: This is New Zealand’s
first all mountain Freestyle Terrain
Park! Without the limitations of normal
mountain terrain parks, Snow Park builds
terrain which will test all levels of
freestyle skiers and boarders! The 40
floodlights around the Half Pipes and
west side of the park give a great atmosphere
for some twilight skiing, and the 8 Industry
standard speakers give a real “park
jam” vibe!!
Heli Skiing: If all the terrain just
isn’t enough, you still want to
find awesome untouched powder, then heli
skiing is what you are looking for! Catering
for everyone from first time heli skiers,
Harris Mountains Heli-Skiing takes you
to some of the most exclusive heli skiing
terrain of the South Island! The small
groups, personalised guiding and extensive
terrain make this an unbeatable skiing
experience.
Other Activities:
Kayaking
Pedal boating on the lake
Climbing/hiking
Cinema Paradiso (not just a normal cinema!)
Sky Diving
Heli Skiing
Shooting Range
Quad Bike Safari
Vineyard tours and lunch
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