Persia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lake Hawea is spectacular and often far quieter than Lake Wanaka. The scenery will take your breath away. It is the perfect place to sit and just be, and kids can play for hours along the shoreline.
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Lake Hawea
Lake Hawea is spectacular and often far quieter than Lake Wanaka. The scenery will take your breath away. It is the perfect place to sit and just be, and kids can play for hours along the shoreline.
The river trail includes a stunning bike ride which can take you all the way into Wanaka. The river also sits alongside what is locally known as the ‘fairy forest’, as it has a number of fairy houses you can easily find - a favourite (easy) spot for families to adventure in.
Hawea River Trail
The river trail includes a stunning bike ride which can take you all the way into Wanaka. The river also sits alongside what is locally known as the ‘fairy forest’, as it has a number of fairy houses you can easily find - a favourite (easy) spot for families to adventure in.
If you’re here for the ski season then Cardrona ski resort is a must! There is something for everyone and it is incredibly
Family friendly.
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Cardrona Valley RdIf you’re here for the ski season then Cardrona ski resort is a must! There is something for everyone and it is incredibly
Family friendly.
Food scene
The Hawea store is a 5 minute drive from the house and is your local ‘everything’ store, as well as a cafe and providing delicious takeaways. There is also a wonderful restaurant upstairs (openly seasonally), which can be read about here: https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/wanaka/eat-drink/hawea-store-kitchen
Hot tip: on the weekends they often sell delicious pastries from the famous Pembroke patisserie too! (The almond croissant is a must).
Have a look on TripAdvisor here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaurant_Review-g1913070-d19101386-Reviews-Hawea_Store_Kitchen-Lake_Hawea_Otago_Region_South_Island.html
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Sailz Lake Hawea Store
33 Capell AveThe Hawea store is a 5 minute drive from the house and is your local ‘everything’ store, as well as a cafe and providing delicious takeaways. There is also a wonderful restaurant upstairs (openly seasonally), which can be read about here: https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/wanaka/eat-drink/hawea-store-kitchen
Hot tip: on the weekends they often sell delicious pastries from the famous Pembroke patisserie too! (The almond croissant is a must).
Have a look on TripAdvisor here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaurant_Review-g1913070-d19101386-Reviews-Hawea_Store_Kitchen-Lake_Hawea_Otago_Region_South_Island.html
The hotel has a cosy ‘pub style’ restaurant and often has live music in the garden.
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Hawea Hotel Eatery & Bar
1 Capell AveThe hotel has a cosy ‘pub style’ restaurant and often has live music in the garden.
Scroggin is in Wanaka and is a devine spot, perfect for a quick bite or a full meal. They also offer early bird ‘ski’ specials, to grab on your way up the hill for the day. Hot favourites include the Whittaker’s dark chocolate salted cookies (decadent and oversized), and the blueberry scone.
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Scroggin Coffee and Eatery
71 Ardmore StreetScroggin is in Wanaka and is a devine spot, perfect for a quick bite or a full meal. They also offer early bird ‘ski’ specials, to grab on your way up the hill for the day. Hot favourites include the Whittaker’s dark chocolate salted cookies (decadent and oversized), and the blueberry scone.
Check out Redbridge berries!
This is a pick your own strawberry place (you can also buy pre packed), and the strawberries are incredible. They also have coffee, ice creams (made with real fruit), iced coffee, and a few locals also contribute fresh flowers and art for purchase. It’s a lovely spot to duck out too.
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Check out Redbridge berries!
This is a pick your own strawberry place (you can also buy pre packed), and the strawberries are incredible. They also have coffee, ice creams (made with real fruit), iced coffee, and a few locals also contribute fresh flowers and art for purchase. It’s a lovely spot to duck out too.
Retail
Deval is a fabulous place if you fancy a bit of designer fashion. Owned by local Deb, the very friendly ladies inside (not snobby at all) are great, and a bonus, they usually offer coffee or bubbles while you browse. Heaven.
DEVàL Boutique
The best sheepskin products in the country, if not internationally! These are where the majority of our lovely sheepskins in the property are from. Bliss.
Wilson & Dorset
59 Helwick StThe best sheepskin products in the country, if not internationally! These are where the majority of our lovely sheepskins in the property are from. Bliss.
Activities
Awesome bike park for all levels, with a great coffee spot too!
Bike Glendhu
42 Motatapu RdEasy stop with the little ones (or big ones!) for some laughs and fun, great if it’s a wet day. They also have cheaper time slots for under 5s, Tuesday and Friday mornings!
SITE Trampoline Wānaka
Easy stop with the little ones (or big ones!) for some laughs and fun, great if it’s a wet day. They also have cheaper time slots for under 5s, Tuesday and Friday mornings!
城市觀光建議
周邊交通資訊
Having a car is a must.
There is limited public transport, however taxis are available (these cost roughly $45 one way to Wanaka).
風俗和文化
Many cafes do not have takeaway cups.
Wanaka and Hawea are BIG on ‘reuse, reduce, recylce’. You’ll note that many cafes do not have takeaway cups, and it’s a good idea to get into a habit of taking takeaway cups with you (we have a number of this in the house for your use).
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Puzzling World on a rainy day.
Kids just love puzzling world and it is an ideal option if the mountain is closed for the day (or any day for that matter). Check it out here: https://www.puzzlingworld.co.nz/
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If you love a treasure hunt, check out Wastebusters!
Wastebusters is the local refuge shop, but this is a refuge shop unlike any you’ve seen before! Personal treasure finds have included: pristine Italian leather boots for $8 (worth $650) and brand new freedom furniture pendant lights for $5 each. Check it out! https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/