Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Invita Living Food

    Melbourne

    This open-air vegetarian cafe is situated just outside Queen Vic Market's Deli Hall. Most menu items are vegan or can be made so on request, and there's…

  • 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…

  • Hayshed Café

    The East Coast

    Fingal's best (only) cafe is the little Hayshed on the main drag, serving pasties, quiches, sausage rolls, lasagne, scones, impressive-looking cakes…

  • Apollo Bay Bakery

    Great Ocean Road

    Tasty selection of homemade pies, including the signature scallop pie (though these days it's exorbitantly priced). Also does sandwiches on freshly baked…

  • Happy Dragon

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Griffith's go-to Chinese joint, serving standard Australian Chinese fare, for when you just can't stomach another bowl of pasta. Lunch specials are good…

  • 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.

  • Foodland

    Kakadu National Park

    Self-caterers should head to the reasonably well-stocked Foodland. Note that there’s no takeaway alcohol available here or anywhere in Kakadu.

  • Oven Bakery

    Tasmania

    This buzzy bakehouse serves takeaway pies, pasties, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. Food quality isn't too high, but then neither are the prices.

  • Beanz

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    For healthy fast food check out this salad bar on the main strip. Its predominately veggie options include falafel wraps, burgers and salads.

  • Just Fine Food

    Victoria

    Though best known for its vanilla slices (recipe: top secret), this cafe and deli also serves all-day breakfasts and simple lunches.

  • 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.

  • Tog’s Place

    Victoria

    Great for a light lunch or coffee and cake, Tog's has artwork on the walls and a wide selection of cheeses at its next-door deli.

  • Morty's Food Hall

    Launceston

    A super-casual drive-up food hall where you can score budget eats dipping into a variety of cuisines (plenty of carbs).

  • Seafood Co-op

    South Coast NSW

    Fresh from the trawlers, this yellow shack by the harbour sells quality fish, tiger prawns and oysters to take away.

  • OzyMex

    Byron Bay

    Order your spicy takeaway treats and hotfoot it to the beach. Tip: the fish tacos make for a tasty pre-swim snack.

  • 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.

  • Stringer’s

    Victoria

    Established in 1896, this Sorrento institution serves a simple menu of sandwiches, soups, pastas and curries.

  • Tilba Teapot

    South Coast NSW

    Hefty cooked breakfasts, sandwiches and great gateaux in a sweet, old-fashioned tea shop on the main street.

  • 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.

  • Marrawah Tavern

    Tasmania

    Marrawah's pub serves steaks, parmas and fried fish; don't expect much in terms of quality.

  • Mt Somers Tavern

    Christchurch & Canterbury

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

  • Bischoff Hotel

    Tasmania

    Waratah's only pub offers counter meals for lunch and dinner.

  • Aldi

    Melbourne

    Convenient discount supermarket at the top end of the city.

  • Pak 'n Save

    Tauranga

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

  • IGA X-Press

    Melbourne

    Small supermarket towards the 'Carlton end' of the city.

  • Woolworths

    Melbourne

    Centrally located supermarket with long hours.

  • New World

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    A large supermarket with long opening hours.

  • Pak 'n Save

    Rotorua

    Big supermarket on the downtown fringe.

  • Coles

    Melbourne

    Convenient supermarket with long hours.

  • Aputula Store

    Northern Territory

    Petrol and basic supplies sold here.

  • Le St James

    Bora Bora

    Don’t be deterred by the odd location – it's hidden in the back of a small shopping centre in Vaitape – for, once inside, you’ll find...

  • Tauono’s Garden Cafe

    Aitutaki

    Tauono’s is a delight, a tiny garden cafe run by one-time Canadian-Austrian Sonja and her occasional team of travellers and WWOOFers (Willing Workers on…

  • LBV

    Rarotonga

    Come for a morning combo of an espresso and a cinnamon doughnut or chocolate brioche – LBV is the best bakery for many miles – and then return for a more…

  • Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge

    Nuku Hiva

    The chef at this upscale hotel fuses quality local ingredients with Gallic know-how. The Marquesan goat with coconut milk will certainly win your heart…

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