Must-see restaurants in New Zealand

  • Countdown

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    There’s no supermarket at Waitomo Caves, so stock up en route to the caves in Otorohanga.

  • New World

    The West Coast

    If you're heading southwest, this is your last big supermarket before Wanaka, 426km away!

  • Hansan

    Parnell & Newmarket

    A branch of a small local chain serving good-value, authentic Vietnamese food.

  • Revive

    City Centre & Britomart

    Vegetarian heaven with an enticing salad bar and economical daily meal deals.

  • Burgerfuel

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    An excellent homegrown gourmet burger chain, with branches all over the city.

  • Alpine Supermarket

    Queenstown

    Central supermarket if you're self-catering or stocking up for a tramp.

  • New World

    Lake Taupo Region

    Self-caterers should head to this big, centrally located supermarket.

  • New World

    Hawke's Bay

    For self-caterers. Stock up before you head to Lake Waikaremoana.

  • Barilla Dumplings

    Auckland

    Dumplings, noodles and a massive menu of other Chinese dishes.

  • Pak 'n Save

    New Plymouth

    Self-catering supplies, just east of downtown New Plymouth.

  • Burgerfuel

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Gourmet burgers, including some good vegetarian options.

  • New World

    Taranaki & Whanganui

    Fill your culinary coffers at the local supermarket.

  • New World

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Waitomo-bound self-caterers should stock up here.

  • Sugoi Sushi

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Offering a huge selection and exemplary service.

  • Burgerfuel

    City Centre & Britomart

    A good central city option for gourmet burgers.

  • New World

    The Wairarapa

    For self-caterers and tramping trip stock-ups.

  • Fresh

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Good coffee and interesting breakfasts.

  • Pak 'n Save

    Palmerston North

    Cheap and cheerful self-catering.

  • Countdown

    Napier

    Centrally located supermarket.

  • Countdown

    Nelson Region

    Centrally located supermarket.

  • New World

    Wellington

    Large downtown supermarket.

  • Pak'nSave

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Thames' best supermarket.

  • No 1 Pancake

    City Centre & Britomart

    The constant queue outside tells you all you need to know about this hole-in-the-wall eatery. It does only one thing and it does it well: delicious crispy…

  • Marina Pizza Bar & Grill

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    The bread, the pizza and the ice cream are all homemade at this pizzeria with outdoor seating. As well as pizza, there's a short menu including pasta…

  • Jack’s Gasthof

    The Great Coast Road

    Berliners Jack and Petra run their popular pizzeria in the midst of bucolic farmland by the Little Totara River. It's 4km north of Charleston.

  • Plume

    North Auckland

    Plume has rural views from its terrace and an adventurous menu that jumps from China to Spain by way of Thailand and India. Culinary ambition in the…

  • Cornershop Bistro

    Christchurch

    The popular local restaurant is under new management, and the owners are still finding their culinary feet. Expect hearty bistro-style fare like slow…

  • Shaolin Kung Fu Noodle

    Auckland

    Roughly cut hand-pulled noodles are the speciality here, with a menu that leans towards the flavours of China's Henan province. Also a few Chinese Muslim…

  • Manapouri Store & Cathedral Cafe

    Fiordland & Southland

    The local store stocks basic groceries and serves traditional lunch-bar food and takeaways (pies, burgers and the like). It's also Manapouri's main…

  • Remedy Coffee

    City Centre & Britomart

    Quirky inner-city spot with excellent coffee, average-looking counter food, made-to-order bagels and sandwiches, and the old-school thrills of a book…

  • Rangiriri Hotel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Next to the Rangiriri Heritage Centre is the historic Rangiriri Hotel, a cheery spot for lunch or a beer.

  • Four Square

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    One of two supermarkets in the main square; self-caterers should stock up here before heading off into Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

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