• Restaurant

    The Old Mountaineer's Cafe

    Have a locally sourced feed and take in breathtaking views at this iconic cafe in the Aoraki Mount Cook Village, opened by famed mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary.

  • Restaurant

    The Spice Room

    43 Helwick Street, Wanaka

    Ask for one of the two top booths by the fire, settle in and relish in the fresh, wholesome flavours offered at this Indian restaurant in Wanaka.

  • Restaurant

    Francesca's Italian Kitchen

    93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

    Dig into warming, authentic pizzas and pastas indoors or out at this Italian restaurant right by the waterfront in Wanaka.

  • Restaurant

    Astro Cafe

    Godley Peaks Road, Lake Tekapo

    Sip your flat white 1000 metres above sea level surrounded by 360-degree views of the Mackenzie Basin.

  • Restaurant

    Minaret Station

    Minaret Station, Minaret Bay

    Taking a helicopter to lunch sounds over the top — we hear you. But this is a once in a lifetime kind of meal set high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

  • Restaurant

    Salmon Farm Cafe

    State Highway 6, Paringa

    This farm-cafe-shop lets you feed, eat and buy (smoked or fresh) salmon. Expect some of the freshest salmon — ever.

  • Restaurant

    Alice May

    30 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier

    After exploring the glacier, head here for traditionally New Zealand, meaty dishes with a twist.

  • Restaurant

    Pancake Rocks Cafe

    Coast Road, Punakaiki

    Just imagine the ‘gramming you can do with this one — a stack of pancake-like limestone rocks with a stack of pancakes to boot.

  • Bar

    Punakaiki Tavern

    Owen Street, Punakaiki

    Don’t go past the hearty fare, the fireplace and the even warmer personalities of the staff at this cosy spot.

  • Bar

    The Landing

    State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier

    A no fuss tavern with Dunedin’s Speight’s on tap and glacial views of Franz Josef.

  • Bar

    Monsoon Bar

    46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier

    A favourite of Franz Josef locals, with great local drops and not one but two open fireplaces.

  • Bar

    Snake Bite Brewery

    28 Main Road, Franz Josef Glacier

    Try the best new brews from around the country at this bustling bar.

  • Bar

    Monteith's Brewery

    53 Merrin Street, Christchurch

    Take a tour of the 150 year-old brewery then stop into the kitchen for a few brews with tapas and pizzas to match.

  • Bar

    Rhyme and Reason Brewery

    17 Gordon Road, Wanaka

    Sample local beers, play giant Jenga and even realign with a Sunday morning yoga class at this brewery and bar in Wanaka.

  • Restaurant

    Roots Restaurant - CLOSED

    8 London Street, Lyttelton

    Treat yourself to a degustation of fresh, seasonal, organic ingredients harvested from its urban garden, sourced from local markets and forged from Banks Peninsula.

  • Event

    Mercedes-Benz Presents Zambesi

    Mon, 28 Aug, 2017

    Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland

    Win tickets to the grand unveiling of the label's 2018 Autumn/Winter collection. 

  • News

    We're Giving Away The Ultimate Local's Weekend in Auckland

    Complete with two nights in the middle of Auckland, massages, a pasta feast, some of New Zealand's best cocktails and even a shopping spree.

  • News

    Four Variations of the Negroni to Try This Negroni Week

    Serious cocktails for serious drinkers.

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