• 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

    Monday, August 28, 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.

  • News

    Five New Auckland Openings to Check Out This Week

    Wood-fired everything, Italian-style sangas and craft beer.

  • Event

    Roland Tings

    Friday, April 28, 2017

    REC, CBD

    A creative, emotional approach to electro.

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