Must-see restaurants in New Zealand

  • Thames Organic Shop

    Coromandel Peninsula

    A good source of planet-friendly vegetables, nuts, bread, eggs and meat. Good for vegan travellers.

  • Hardware Cafe

    Auckland Region

    This popular licensed cafe serves cooked breakfasts and lunches, along with tempting counter food.

  • Fox Glacier General Store

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    Fox's village store provides all the basics, including some fresh produce and ample frozen goods.

  • Hanmer Springs Bakery

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    In peak season queues stretch out the door for this humble bakery's meat pies and filled rolls.

  • Velvet Burger

    Dunedin

    Gourmet burgers. There's another branch on Stuart St.

  • Countdown

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    There’s no supermarket at Waitomo Caves, so stock up en route to the caves in Otorohanga.

  • New World

    The West Coast

    If you're heading southwest, this is your last big supermarket before Wanaka, 426km away!

  • Hansan

    Parnell & Newmarket

    A branch of a small local chain serving good-value, authentic Vietnamese food.

  • Burgerfuel

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    An excellent homegrown gourmet burger chain, with branches all over the city.

  • Alpine Supermarket

    Queenstown

    Central supermarket if you're self-catering or stocking up for a tramp.

  • Barilla Dumplings

    Auckland

    Dumplings, noodles and a massive menu of other Chinese dishes.

  • Burgerfuel

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Gourmet burgers, including some good vegetarian options.

  • New World

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Waitomo-bound self-caterers should stock up here.

  • Sugoi Sushi

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Offering a huge selection and exemplary service.

  • Fresh

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Good coffee and interesting breakfasts.

  • Countdown

    Napier

    Centrally located supermarket.

  • New World

    Wellington

    Large downtown supermarket.

  • Pak'nSave

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Thames' best supermarket.

  • Marina Pizza Bar & Grill

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    The bread, the pizza and the ice cream are all homemade at this pizzeria with outdoor seating. As well as pizza, there's a short menu including pasta…

  • Cornershop Bistro

    Christchurch

    The popular local restaurant is under new management, and the owners are still finding their culinary feet. Expect hearty bistro-style fare like slow…

  • Shaolin Kung Fu Noodle

    Auckland

    Roughly cut hand-pulled noodles are the speciality here, with a menu that leans towards the flavours of China's Henan province. Also a few Chinese Muslim…

  • Manapouri Store & Cathedral Cafe

    Fiordland & Southland

    The local store stocks basic groceries and serves traditional lunch-bar food and takeaways (pies, burgers and the like). It's also Manapouri's main…

  • Rangiriri Hotel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Next to the Rangiriri Heritage Centre is the historic Rangiriri Hotel, a cheery spot for lunch or a beer.

  • Four Square

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    One of two supermarkets in the main square; self-caterers should stock up here before heading off into Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

  • Four Square

    Fiordland & Southland

    This supermarket isn't big, but beyond Balclutha it's the best option for self-catering supplies in the Catlins.

  • Four Square

    Fiordland & Southland

    Beyond a good selection of the usual groceries, this shop stocks sandwiches, pies and a few surprises besides.

  • Stonewall Store

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    In the heart of Tryphena, this well-stocked grocery shop doubles as the bakery, gift shop and post office.

  • Apartment Coffee

    Christchurch

    Good coffee and counter food combine with hearty breakfast and lunch dishes at this friendly local cafe.

  • Four Square

    Fiordland & Southland

    Not the cheapest place to stock up on groceries, but this small supermarket carries all the essentials.

  • New World

    Wanaka

    The big cheese in Wanaka supermarkets, with everything you need to self-cater or hit the trails.

  • Mt Somers Tavern

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    You'll find basic pub grub here, as well as plenty of locals to share a beer with.

  • Pak 'n Save

    Tauranga

    Large supermarket, a short drive south of the city centre.

  • New World

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    A large supermarket with long opening hours.

  • Pak 'n Save

    Rotorua

    Big supermarket on the downtown fringe.

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