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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Restaurant
Alice May
30 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
After exploring the glacier, head here for traditionally New Zealand, meaty dishes with a twist.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bar
Snake Bite Brewery
28 Main Road, Franz Josef Glacier
Try the best new brews from around the country at this bustling bar.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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News
Four Variations of the Negroni to Try This Negroni Week
Serious cocktails for serious drinkers.
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News
Apple Music Unveils its Local Songwriting Project For NZ Music Month
The gift that keeps on giving.