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southern holiday destinations<br />

cRomWELL/WANAkA<br />

27<br />

WeirdneSS at itS fineSt<br />

Puzzling World celebrated their 45th<br />

birthday and welcomed their four<br />

millionth customer.<br />

Alongside this growth, the team are<br />

striving to manage business with a<br />

continued focus on sustainability and<br />

partnerships aimed to minimise their<br />

environmental footprint and protect<br />

local habitat.<br />

As early signatories on TIA’s<br />

Tourism Sustainability Commitment,<br />

Puzzling World are well on their<br />

way to achieving those business<br />

commitments of a total plastic-free<br />

shop, automation and LED lighting in<br />

the attraction, a paper-free scheme<br />

in the office and composting for<br />

usage across the property.<br />

This autumn, take your brain & body<br />

on a journey to a world-unique and<br />

award winning attraction that since<br />

1973 has been fascinating people<br />

of all ages and nationalities keen to<br />

engage in a fun, challenging, sensory<br />

and increasingly ‘green’ experience.<br />

Welcome to Wanaka’s Wonderful<br />

World of Weirdness!<br />

CroMWell’S italian<br />

ConneCtion<br />

Mt aSPiring Holiday Park<br />

Mt Aspiring Holiday Park in Wanaka is<br />

located on the edge of town with a serene<br />

outlook of the surrounding hills and a<br />

view of the lake from the powered sites.<br />

They have a variety of accommodation<br />

and sites spread across 10 acres of restful<br />

parklike grounds, which will offer a bed<br />

for every budget. Across the park they<br />

have unpowered grass tent sites, powered<br />

caravan/campervan/tent sites that are<br />

grass or half grass/half shingle.<br />

Accommodation consists of self-contained<br />

units with beds fully made up and a<br />

kitchenette and ensuite, that can sleep<br />

from 2 up to 7. The basic cabins can sleep<br />

up to 5 with a shared bathroom/kitchen<br />

facility.<br />

Families enjoy the variety of facilities they<br />

offer including bike hire, swimming pool,<br />

spa pool, playground and trampolines, as<br />

well as a large grass play area. It is a lovely<br />

Wanaka Hotel<br />

walk into town along the lakeside where<br />

you will find a variety of shops, bars and a<br />

huge selection of eateries.<br />

Our park is the ideal base to enjoy the<br />

many recreational and sporting activities<br />

that Wanaka has to offer of outdoor<br />

activities in the hot and dry Otago<br />

summers, including tramping, lake cruises,<br />

skydiving, as well as superb skiing choices<br />

in the winter. The jewel at the heart of<br />

the region is Mt Aspiring National Park,<br />

where you can hike, jet boat or even take<br />

a helicopter ride to see our stunning<br />

glaciers.<br />

Take time to explore our spectacular piece<br />

of paradise – it will seduce you with its<br />

beauty and urge you to stay longer. We<br />

look forward to having you stay with us<br />

soon.<br />

As you walk through the doors at<br />

Armando’s Kitchen in Cromwell,<br />

you feel transported to Italy as you<br />

embark on a culinary experience.<br />

Lasagna, pasta dishes, pizza, breads<br />

and more, line page after page of<br />

meal selections.<br />

The ambiance is enchanting as you<br />

can overlook Lake Dunstan in the<br />

viCtoria arMS<br />

Motel<br />

When you visit Cromwell, the Victoria<br />

Arms Hotel and Restaurant & Pub is<br />

the place to stay. Feel the history, as<br />

the pub is on the historic registry as<br />

the oldest bar in central Otago.<br />

The restaurant offers A-la-Carte and<br />

Stonegrill dining options. All day<br />

menus are available in the bar and<br />

bistro dining is available 7 days a<br />

week. Their café menu is available<br />

Friday to Sunday.<br />

Stay in one of their 8 affordable hostel<br />

style room selections.<br />

Looking to host an event? Check<br />

out their function rooms with views<br />

overlooking the valley or Lake<br />

Dunstan. 03 445 0607<br />

A treasure trove of:<br />

Homeware | Gifts | Toys<br />

Designer pre-loved clothes<br />

• • •<br />

Open every day 10am till 4pm<br />

Cromwell Heritage Precinct<br />

Ph. 03 445 1387<br />

gailsequoiafinewares@gmail.com<br />

Old Cromwell Precinct. Next time<br />

your in Cromwell, make a point to<br />

stop at Armando’s Kitchen. A meal<br />

you’ll remember.<br />

03 445 0303 Open 7 days a week<br />

from 9am - 4:45pm<br />

Thursday Pizza & Muscle Night: 6pm<br />

- 8pm<br />

Friday Evening: 6pm - 8 pm<br />

Saturday Evening: 6pm - 8pm<br />

Italian Cooking in Cromwell (old Cromwell Precinct)<br />

• Top quality, locally sourced food<br />

• Homemade baking, pasta and gnocchi<br />

prepared daily in our kitchen<br />

• Italian coffee and award winning local gelato<br />

• Light lunches, traditional Italian dishes, pizza<br />

and classic NZ dishes<br />

• Open every day for breakfast and lunch<br />

• Evening dining Thursday, Friday and Saturdays<br />

Armando’s Kitchen Italian Cafe<br />

71 Melmore Terrace, Old Cromwell Precinct<br />

Ph. 03 445 0303<br />

armandoskitchen@gmail.com www.armandoskitchen.com<br />

Local<br />

delight<br />

Situated on the cnr of Melmore Tce sits the<br />

oldest standing pub in Cromwell overlooking<br />

the glorious views of Lake Dunstan. We cater<br />

to all with our extensive cafe, lunch & bistro<br />

dining menus. We offer accommodation for<br />

those on a budget.<br />

Victoria arMS HotEL<br />

65 Melmore Terrace, Cromwell<br />

E: vicarms2017@gmail.com P: (03) 445 0607<br />

Wanaka’s only Town Centre Hotel,<br />

Wanaka Hotel occupies a prime site<br />

with magnificent views of the lake<br />

and foreshore. Welcoming locals<br />

and visitors alike, this 3 Star hotel<br />

offers a range of facilities including<br />

accommodation, public bar, TAB,<br />

pokies, two restaurants and café.<br />

The café is open for breakfast, lunch<br />

or coffee and cake, there is authentic<br />

Mexican fare at Amigo’s or you can<br />

treat yourself to the Bullock Bar’s<br />

MT ASPIRING<br />

HOLIDAY PARK<br />

217 Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road, Wanaka 9305, NZ<br />

P. 03-443 7360 Reservations 0508 926 252 (within NZ)<br />

www.mtaspiringholidaypark.co.nz<br />

- enjoy spectacular lake and mountain views<br />

71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka - Ph 0800 473 288<br />

www.wanakahotel.co.nz<br />

Steakhouse menu. Accommodation<br />

is comfortable and affordable with<br />

double, twin and triple rooms all with<br />

ensuite facilities.<br />

The location is brilliant for lakeside<br />

activities in summer and convenient<br />

for getting to other attractions like<br />

Puzzling World, Wanaka Museum.<br />

You are also in the heart of the<br />

shopping precinct. Renowned for its<br />

relaxed atmosphere, Wanaka Hotel is<br />

the place to stay this winter!<br />

• 10 acres of<br />

restful park like<br />

surroundings<br />

• Tent sites -<br />

powered and<br />

unpowered<br />

• Self contained<br />

units - sleeps 2-7<br />

• Basic cabins<br />

- sleep 5<br />

• Communal<br />

Bathroom &<br />

Kitchen<br />

• Swimming pool,<br />

spa, playground &<br />

trampoline<br />

• Easy walk to town<br />

WAnAkA’S only<br />

toWn centre hotel

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