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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Next to the Rangiriri Heritage Centre is the historic Rangiriri Hotel, a cheery spot for lunch or a beer.
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.
Tasmania
This buzzy bakehouse serves takeaway pies, pasties, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. Food quality isn't too high, but then neither are the prices.
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.
Victoria
Though best known for its vanilla slices (recipe: top secret), this cafe and deli also serves all-day breakfasts and simple lunches.
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.
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.
Launceston
A super-casual drive-up food hall where you can score budget eats dipping into a variety of cuisines (plenty of carbs).
South Coast NSW
Fresh from the trawlers, this yellow shack by the harbour sells quality fish, tiger prawns and oysters to take away.
Byron Bay
Order your spicy takeaway treats and hotfoot it to the beach. Tip: the fish tacos make for a tasty pre-swim snack.
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.
Victoria
Established in 1896, this Sorrento institution serves a simple menu of sandwiches, soups, pastas and curries.
South Coast NSW
Hefty cooked breakfasts, sandwiches and great gateaux in a sweet, old-fashioned tea shop on the main street.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
In the heart of Tryphena, this well-stocked grocery shop doubles as the bakery, gift shop and post office.
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.
Tasmania
Marrawah's pub serves steaks, parmas and fried fish; don't expect much in terms of quality.
Christchurch & Canterbury
You'll find basic pub grub here, as well as plenty of locals to share a beer with.
Christchurch & Canterbury
For basic supplies; has a good wine and beer selection.
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...
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…
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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