Wanaka, South Island

Cinema Paradiso and Cafe Wanaka

Cinema Paradiso Wanaka

Cinema Paradiso Wanaka in the snow

Cinema Paradiso Wanaka

Cinema Paradiso Wanaka
Cinema Paradiso
Cinema – Café – Bar
This is how all cinemas should be and a must-do during your stay in Wanaka. This three-screen, classic movie theatre is a Wanaka icon. Seating includes comfy old sofas, lazy-boys and even a Morris Minor! The atmosphere is friendly and very relaxed with onsite licensed café serving delicious meals, pizza, homemade ice cream and warm cookies – all available to enjoy before, during or after your movie.
Bookings recommended; call us now or check our website for current features.
This small classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find. Comfy old sofas, an old Morris Minor, a cafe & bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie. Homemade icecream, world-famous hot cookies fresh every intermission & a warm welcome from the friendly staff & Patron. Loads of guides list the cinema as a "must do" & it is truly a memorable movie experience!
"Deservedly one of Wanaka's biggest attractions & just maybe a NZ National Treasure!" NZ Lonely Planet
"Halfway through, the film stopped & we had a short interval. Everyone went outside to the adjoining cafe & got freshly baked cookies (still warm), homemade ice cream or a beer & then settled back into their chairs. This is how all cinemas should be. It was more like being round someone's house."
UK Guardian
The Cinema and cafe are open daily from 10am.
Reservations by phone: 03 443 1505