Cinema Paradiso is a 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!

Opening Hours...

The Cinema and Cafe are open 1/2 an hour before the start of the first movie, 24 / 7. Generally the opening times are;

• Mon - Fri : 3.30pm
  
• Sat - Sun : 1.30pm

Reservations by phone only...03 443 1505

REVIEWS

"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

Yahoo7 Top Ten Things to do in The South Island - 5 The pick of the movies
"After a few days of adrenaline activities, I was craving an activity which didn't make my heart plummet to my feet. Cinema Paradiso, the unique movie theatre in Wanaka offers a more sedate but just as enjoyable adventure. It's a cinema straight out of Alice in Wonderland complete with a real Morris Minor serving as an unusual love-seat. There are also arm chairs and comfy couches to cuddle up on. Meals and snacks are available before and after the movie. But my favourite part was interval when giant-sized, freshly baked cookies can be purchased. I'd go to the movies just to get another bite of those moreish chocolate chip biscuits." " Lisa Wolff, Yahoo7 online, October 2009

"For rustic cinema heaven, Wanaka's Cinema Paradiso shouldn't be missed. With comfy couches, red wine and home-made buscuits in the interval. It's a much-loved Wanaka institution!" Melbourne Age, July 2009

Cinema Paradiso, Wanaka Classic Movie Theatre Enquiry Form

Address:

Ardmore Street
Wanaka

Phone: +64 3 443 1505

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Cinema Paradiso, Wanaka Classic Movie Theatre Enquiry Form