Things to do in Motueka
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Gecko Theatre
When the weather closes in, pull up an easy chair at this wee, independent theatre for interesting art-house flicks. Cheap tickets ($9) are available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Toad Hall
Locally grown fruit, organic veggies, frozen yoghurt and ice cream.
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Hot Mama's Cafe
Hot Mama's Cafe This breezy, open-fronted food room is the funkiest café in town, and the best spot to down a few local lagers to boot. Repair last night's damage with a Hangover Brekkie (eggs, bacon, spicy sausage etc), or close out the day with a Hardcore Prawn or Bombay Chicken pizza before adjourning to the bar, hip lounge area or balmy courtyard. Plenty of laughter; excellent wine list; live bands, jam nights and DJs on summer weekends.
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Chokdee
Chokdee is Siamese for ‘good luck’, but you shouldn’t need it at this reliable and homely Thai restaurant. Plenty of spicy and fragrant offerings including tom yum soup, technicolour curries and oodles of noodles and rice dishes. The $9 lunch specials are great value. Takeaways are available.
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Skydive Abel Tasman
Take in eye-popping views on the way up (and pant-wetting views on the way down) on a tandem skydive with Skydive Abel Tasman . Prices include instruction and a certificate (DVDs and photos to show your mum cost extra); free pick-up/drop off from Motueka and Nelson.
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Up the Garden Path
Perfect for lunch or a peppy coffee, this licensed cafe-gallery kicks back in an 1890s house amid idyllic gardens. Unleash the kids in the playroom and linger over your cheese platter, seafood chowder, laksa, pasta or lemon tart. Vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free options, too.
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Simply Indian
As the name suggests: no-nonsense curry in a no-frills setting. The food, however, is consistently good and relatively cheap. Expect the usual suspects such as tikka, tandoori, madras and vindaloo, and the ubiquitous naan prepared eight different ways. Takeaways are available.
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Red Beret
Slick and chic family-run affair that’s raised the bar of Mot’s cafe scene. Tasty and generous à la carte menu – egg brekkies, steak sandwiches, BLE (egg) T – plus salads galore and the best counter food in town.
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Motueka Sunday Market
On Sunday the car park behind the i-SITE fills up with trestle tables for the Motueka Sunday Market: produce, jewellery, buskers, arts, crafts and Doris’ divine bratwurst.
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Swinging Sultan
Chunky chicken, falafel and beef kebabs from early until late at this hard-working nook. Coffees to go, blaring techno and a bit of banter with the boss.
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Bike Tasman
Energetic and sane folk can hire bikes from Bike Tasman. Guided tours available (from $79).
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Motueka Deli
Fancy picnic supplies (prosciutto, imported cheese) and delicious local ice cream.
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Motueka District Museum
This museum has displays recreating the region’s colonial past, plus a cafe.
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U-fly Extreme
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Tasman Sky Adventures
Rather soar than plummet? Tasman Sky Adventures offers a rare opportunity to fly in a microlight. Keep your eyes open and blow your mind on its 30-minute scenic flight above Abel Tasman National Park ($155). Wow. And there’s tandem hang gliding for the eager (15/30 minutes, 2500ft/5280ft $185/275).
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MoTown Pizzeria & Juice Bar
Retro-styled MoTown is a fun place to chew the fat with your friends over decent pizza and fresh juice. Eat up in the little mezzanine lounge or down in the diner with its formica tables and ’60s musical motifs. Cutesy named pizzas (the Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson) boast traditional and sensible gourmet toppings.
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Gothic Gourmet
Stone-grilled meats (with your sauce of choice) are the speciality at this once-was-church, now a moody, elegant restaurant. The eye fillet stuffed with scallops would get a choir singing; the fish and chips and jumbo burgers are worship-worthy. Outdoor tables off the apse.
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