Southern Destinations: April 04, 2019
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southern holiday destinations<br />
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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