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Top 7 Fun Activities & Games in Wanaka, South Island
The South Island town of Wanaka appeals to both adventure lovers and relaxation-minded travelers. Situated on the crystal-clear waters of New Zealand's fourth-largest lake, just a short drive from Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka is an ideal spot to go fishing, hiking, skiing, wine-tasting or golfing. The city also hosts Warbirds Over Wanaka, the largest three-day air show in the Southern Hemisphere.
Restaurants in Wanaka
1. Crossfire Wanaka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 332 reviews
Crossfire Wanaka, located in Criffel Junction is just a short 10 minute drive from Wanaka. Claybird, miniput, a rifle range, golf driving range, archery- whether you're with your family or your friends, a day out at Crossfire will always hit the mark!
Reviewed By AmandaJP1970 - Auckland, New Zealand
Fantastic place - friendly - helpful - excellent customer service - Jamie was fantastic - thanks so much - we did golf, claybird shooting, rifle range and archery - totally worthwhile - excellent value for money
2. Wanaka Kids Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Welcome to Wanaka Kids Club! Children get to experience a wide range of activities from adventure, sports, art & crafts to excursions in the Wanaka community and an appreciation for our natural playground. We ensure that every child will have something available to suit individual skills and hobbies as well as opportunities to try new and exciting things!
3. Realm VR Wanaka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
New Zealand's largest Fully Immersive VR experience, using cutting edge Infinity Platforms we will take you out of this reality. Don't just stand there, get in the game. We can cater for up to 10 people at a time, all linked experiences or individual adventures. Ages 7 and up.
Reviewed By Rbridge2010
Me and my partner popped into the shop after seeing a brochure in the local iSite that peaked my intrigue. I have a VR headset back home, but we have been traveling for the past 6 months and I needed to get my geek fix. The tech was awesome and the games available were great fun, and all for a very modest price. Dylan was a great help, setting me all up, recommending games, and even giving me a bonus 15 minutes for free as one of the games had a slight hiccup. (sorry if this gets you in trouble!) Would thoroughly recommend as an experience if you like your gaming. Will hopefully be visiting again soon!
4. Puzzling World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,085 reviews
Welcome to Wanaka's wonderful world of weirdness! Puzzling World has been messing with people's heads since 1973. Bizarre buildings, rooms of illusions and our famous maze will baffle your brain and challenge your perceptions of reality. Even if you only pay a visit to New Zealand's most unusual public toilets, your world will never be the same again. Seeing is disbelieving!
Reviewed By udaykumarh2015 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Puzzling World- Visit and be Puzzled Puzzling World, Wanaka, New Zealand is a sightseeing destination which you must visit just to be puzzled. Before entrance you will see leaning tower. Puzzling World is a world unique attraction. One management personnel advised me to take some amazing photos of the bizarre & iconic buildings there in the ‘Puzzling World’. The worth seeing items are (i)The Great Maze, (ii) Illusion Rooms, (iii) Roman Toilets, (iv) Leaning Tower, (v) Puzzle Centre & Gift Shop/Café. The Great Maze (Labyrinth) is a fascinating challenge – there are emergency doors for those with limited patience. Though I had patience, I used one emergency door because of my physical problem. Puzzling World is obviously an enjoyable attraction for all ages.
5. Paradiso Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 880 reviews
Reviewed By pennylannn
We want to watch magnificent at first, but the show time was not suitable for us, then we choose JoJo rabbit and surprisingly it was a great movie! Probably my top three Movies of 2019! Cookies are good too, what a fun and lovely memories for me and my boyfriend.
6. Basecamp Adventures Wanaka Climbing Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Basecamp Adventures Wanaka Climbing Centre offers a standard rock climbing wall with top rope, lead and bouldering inside and out, as well as Clip 'n Climb; the newest thing in family entertainment. The standard rock climbing wall is just that, a standard climbing wall. Clip 'n Climb consists of funky climbs and uses automatic belays, so no one has to manage the rope.The standard climbing wall requires 2 people, unless bouldering. The person managing the rope needs to be 13 years old or older. You can come any time and stay all day if you like.Clip 'n Climb runs on one hour sessions, starting on the hour. Bookings are highly recommended as space is limited in each session. Call to make a booking.Closed toed shoes and comfortable clothes (no skirts) are required for both sides.
Reviewed By OnAir07099362798
We are regulars to Wanaka with our 7 and 4 year old and we've been to Basecamp for Clip n Climb since our 7 year old was 3! Needless to say our kids LOVE it and get such a sense of achievement from an hour climbing. They were literally buzzing after their last session. They were so proud of themselves. The staff are super friendly and there are great health and safety checks(ie clear and simple to follow). It is a great activity whatever the season or the weather - you can also grab a coffee at the cinema next door while the kids climb and let them at the playground outside afterwards.
7. Ruby's Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By glenyswilson - Wanaka, New Zealand
Great atmosphere, intimate, good selection of art house movies, great cafe and helpful staff. Comfortable seating.
