Travel Guide

Food/Dining South Island

bulyhayes.jpg Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar  (Akaroa)
Akaoroa's premier dining spot, Bully Hayes caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner
and is open 7 days. With several dining spaces, superb views and a full wine list,
this will be an occassion to enjoy. More..

 
 

lescargo.jpg L'Escargo Rouge Deli  (Akaroa)
L'Escargo Rouge offers French style reakfast with a large selection of sweet and
savoury items to suit all tastes.
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norwest.jpg Nor'Wester Cafe  (Amberley, North Canterbury)
Cuisine Restaurant of the year finalist. Open 7 days for brunch, lunch and dinner
this restaurant offer fresh, uncomplicated dishes that support the taste and texture
of great local produce. More..
 

lakehouse.jpg The Lake House (Ashburton)
The newly opened Lake House is one of the Canterbury region’s most exhilarating
lakefront dining venues - with a delectable difference. Attentive service staff, the
finest cuisine and wine, fabulous cocktails, a welcoming casual atmosphere - dining
at the Lake House is an indulgingly fresh experience. More..

 
 

ching.jpg Chinwag Eathai  (Christchurch)
A Thai casual dining venue devised to feed you with minimal fuss in the traditional
Asian banquet style.
Your food will be freshly cooked and delivered to you immediately and ready to share.
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hanoi.jpg Hanoi (Christchurch)
Vietnamese Restaurant - dine in or take away. Fully licensed and BYO
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pomeroys.jpg Pomeroys's  (Christchurch)
Steve & Victoria Pomeroy have succeed in creating a warm and inviting
environment. Victoria’s influence in the kitchen & flair for great tasting food
ensures happy diners, while Steve’s eye for a good time & great tasting beer sees
everyone enjoying themselves. More..

 
 

schwass.jpg Restaurant Schwass (Christchurch)
Cuisine New Zealand Restaurant of the Year Finalist 2008/2009/2010
, Restaurant
Schwass is a wonderful dining experience. Renowned chef Johny Schwass firmly
believes that the focus should be on the quality of the raw component of any dish
and thus dlivers exempelary cuisine. More..

 
 

whisky galore.jpg Whisky Galore (Christchurch)
A specialty whisky outlet offering whisky & cheese tastings, whisky salespecialised
whicsy events and a shop online. A must for the whisky enthusiast. 
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baldhills.jpg Bald Hills Vineyard  (Cromwell)
Award winning New Zealand wines available from Bald Hill, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris,
Riesling and Rose all grown in Central Otago. Enjoy tastings and buy direct.
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goldengate.jpg Golden Gate  (Cromwell)
Hotel accommodation in 47 studio suites and facilities (restaurants, bars,
conference centre, gymnasium) in an attractive lodge complex set among
Central Otago vineyards and orchards. www.goldengate.co.nz

 
 
redpostcafe.jpg Red Post Cafe  (Culverden)
A picturesque restored villa in Culverden is home to the Red Post Cafe, an
inviting place to stop for lunch, a snack, great coffee or an evening meal.
They are fully licensed. 2 Highfield Street, Culverden

 
 
jade boulder cafe.jpg Jade Boulder Cafe (Greymouth)
The Jade Boulder Cafe captures the warmth and hospitatlity on the West
Coast. The West Coat's most famous delicacy, whitebait, is available all
year round. 1 Guiness Street, Greymouth, 03-768 0700

 
 

riverscafe.jpg Rivers Cafe  (Murchison)
Based at the white water operation, you’ll love the natural wood furniture &
spacious indoor/outdoor areas as well as the specialty menu that changes
daily. Rivers Cafe is fully licensed. 51 Fairfax Street, Murchison

 
 

guytons.jpg Guytons Seafood (Nelson)
The landmark Gutyon's fresh fish store on the Nelson waterfront has been
operating since 2002 and today remains an iconic Nelson business.
Guyton's supplies the freshest fish due to its superb access and daily purchase.
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waimeaestates.jpg Waimea Estates (Nelson)
The Winery Café and Cellar Door is open seven days a week from 10am to 6pm for
lunches.  Open for dinner selected nights starting Summer 2010
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waterfront.jpg Waterfront Restaurant (Nelson)
Nelson’s quayside would not be complete without its own Waterfront Restaurant.
Its warm, friendly atmosphere makes the Waterfront an ideal place for family and
friends to take in the big flavours that are part of the Nelson Tasman lifestyle.
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cafemesamis.jpg Cafe Mes Amis (Orari)
This is a great stop on the way south. The cafe is the old post office, which has been
brightly painted
. You can order from the cabinet on the counter or off the cafe style
menu.
State Highway 1 between Ashburton and Timaru
 
 
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Moeraki Boulders Cafe (Palmerston)
Nestled above the famous Moeraki Boulders, with great beach access and views you’ll
find the Moeraki Boulders Café, Bar and Gift Shop. The café has a great range of food
from gourmet sandwiches to fresh seafood. More..



Flightpark  (Queenstown)
Fully licenced with great coffee and a playground for the kids, view a great paragliding show.
www.flightpark.co.nz



 
 
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Gantleys  (Queenstown)
One of Queenstown’s best known pioneering landmarks is creating fresh history as a
leading fine dining restaurant. One of the most romantic restaurants in New Zealand,
Gantleys historic stone building, surrounded by 2 acres of landscaped gardens amidst
majestic mountain scenery, is the stuff memories are made of.
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gibbston.jpg Gibbston Valley Cheese Company  (Queenstown)
Gibbston Valley Cheese specialises in sheep, cow and goat milk cheeses
hand-crafted in the European style. This unique visitor experience features a
café, retail shop, cheese-making presentation & complimentary tastings
.
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gibbston valley wines.jpg Gibbston Valley Winery  (Queenstown)
Located in the premier wine-growing centre of Central Otago. Enjoy a unique
wine tasting tour through New Zealand's largest and most innovative wine
cave or dine at the renowned restaurant.
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Halo Cafe.jpg Halo Cafe  (Queenstown)
Serving an extensive breakfast menu including the breakfast burrito (beans,
eggs, bacon, hash browns, chorizo & tomatoes wrapped in a flour tortilla with
homemade salsa on the side). Also some of the best coffee in town.
6a Earl St
, Queenstown
 

bullock bar.jpg Bullock Bar  (Wanaka)
A classic kiwi pub, full of local characters, friendly bar staff and nonstop
entertainment! They've got 16 big screen TV's showing all the major sports.
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka 9305
03-443 7148
 
cheeky monkey cafe.jpg Cheeky Monkey Cafe (Wanaka)
Based at the Wanaka Hotel, The Cheeky Monkey Cafe offers breakfast, lunch,
coffee and cakes daily.


 
 
wanakafoursquare.jpg Four Square (Wanaka)
Four Square Supermarket serving the local comunity with fresh produce daily.
78 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
 

east coast inn.jpg East Coast Inn (Ward)
Excellent warm & clean accommodation. Enjoy our beautiful kiwi country
cuisine, served in the friendly environment
 
7384 State Highway 1. Ward Marlborough 7285. Phone: +64 (3) 575 6414
 
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