Dunedin & Otago
Cosy pub in a heritage building with sports on the telly and Speights on the taps. There's a nice open fire, and friendly staff will adapt the meat-heavy…
Must-see restaurants in South Island
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Making the most of its sunny corner location with outside tables, the Last Kitchen serves locally sourced produce sprinkled with European flavour: creamy…
Fiordland & Southland
Admire century-old egg beaters and 262 teapots within this private collection of household antiques, then tuck into a home-baked pie, quiche or apple…
Fiordland & Southland
A rewarding stop for a quick looseleaf tea or espresso, or perhaps for contemporary daytime food like green-lipped mussel fritters or the house Benedict…
Dunedin
Popular with students, Governor's does a nice line in early morning pancakes and other light meals. If you’re feeling a little off the pace after the…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Breakfast here comes with a real French flavour – croissants, pains au chocolat, baguettes – with 17 different crêpes and galettes served throughout the…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Stretch your legs on the drive between Haast and the glacier towns by grabbing a smoked salmon bagel, sashimi or chowder. Still not enough salmon? Gaze…
Queenstown & Wanaka
With courtyard tables adjoining a grassy square, Stables is a good spot for an alfresco lunch. Later at night, step inside the 1860s stone-and-wood…
Queenstown
A pair of food trucks squeezed into a lane between buildings – order your hoki, monkfish or blue cod from one, and eat inside the other. Ever fancied a…
Dunedin & Otago
Surprisingly upmarket for a restaurant attached to an SH1 motel, Northstar is a common choice for Oamaruvians with something to celebrate. Expect robust…
Queenstown
Framed by exposed-stone walls, the Captain is both a sailor and a landlubber, with a menu of fish and farm favourites – steak, Mt Cook alpine salmon, lamb…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This cheery restaurant on the main drag presents Asian cuisine from Beijing to Bangalore, although the emphasis is more on the Indian. All dishes are…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Don your big-eatin' pants for brunch, lunch or dinner at the Wobbly Kea, which offers a short menu of simple but tasty home-cooked meals, such as meaty…
Wanaka
A spin-off from Wanaka's evergreen Francesca's Italian Kitchen, this food truck sits in a rental-car yard among a trio of other food trucks – burritos,…
The West Coast
Antlers and a fishing and shooting wall of fame establish the hunting-lodge vibe of Haast's best boozer. Mainly meaty main courses (venison nachos,…
Queenstown
Its popularity is its only detraction, but fight your way in and you'll find 24 superb ice-cream flavours, a host of chocolate and the truly Patagonian…
Dunedin
This sleek little cafe is a good spot for coffee and cake or fresh salads. If you’re still waking up, kickstart the day with imaginative brunch options…
Christchurch
Asian fusion is the name of the game at Bamboozle, where talented chefs conjure up innovative spins on traditional dishes. Their stylish new premises is…
Dunedin
Serving up fish and chips since 1932, this local stalwart has its winning formula down pat, complete with vinyl tablecloths, hand-cut chips and curls of…
Queenstown
Head up the semi-hidden set of stairs for pad Thai and hor-mok seafood curry worth writing home about. Takeaways and delivery (free between 6pm and 7pm)…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Eclectically furnished in mismatched retro furniture – much of it for sale – this side-street cafe is a nice spot for a relaxed coffee and a cheeky slice…
Fiordland & Southland
If you're a fan of freshly smoked salmon, pop up to the smokehouse to see if anyone's in. This sweet, hot-smoked fish is a tasty treat for a picnic or…
Christchurch & Canterbury
If you want to stock up on supplies, this is your best chance, with odds-on for egg sandwiches, hot chips, decent coffee, basic groceries and petrol.
Wanaka
Grab a few of the finer things for your backpack or that picnic stash at this buono grocery store.
Christchurch & Canterbury
The town's only supermarket, this is the place for self-caterers and campers to stock up on essentials.
Dunedin
Student favourite with authentic Japanese and Korean dishes at a great price. Get your ramen fix here.
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Fox's village store provides all the basics, including some fresh produce and ample frozen goods.
Christchurch & Canterbury
In peak season queues stretch out the door for this humble bakery's meat pies and filled rolls.
The West Coast
If you're heading southwest, this is your last big supermarket before Wanaka, 426km away!
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…
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…
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.
Fiordland & Southland
This supermarket isn't big, but beyond Balclutha it's the best option for self-catering supplies in the Catlins.
Fiordland & Southland
Beyond a good selection of the usual groceries, this shop stocks sandwiches, pies and a few surprises besides.
Christchurch
Good coffee and counter food combine with hearty breakfast and lunch dishes at this friendly local cafe.
Fiordland & Southland
Not the cheapest place to stock up on groceries, but this small supermarket carries all the essentials.
Wanaka
The big cheese in Wanaka supermarkets, with everything you need to self-cater or hit the trails.
Christchurch & Canterbury
You'll find basic pub grub here, as well as plenty of locals to share a beer with.
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