Must-see restaurants in Westland Tai Poutini National Park

  • SnakeBite Brewery

    Franz Josef Glacier

    SnakeBite's flavour-packed meals awaken taste buds after their long slumber through the West Coast's lamb-and-whitebait menus. Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai…

  • Matheson Cafe

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    At the start of the Lake Matheson Track, this cafe does everything right: sharp architecture that maximises mountain views, strong coffee, craft beers and…

  • Monsoon

    Franz Josef Glacier

    Sip drinks in the sunshine or within the cosy, chalet-style bar of the Rainforest Retreat, which usually buzzes with a sociable crowd of travellers. Bar…

  • King Tiger

    Franz Josef Glacier

    Voyaging from India to China via Thailand, this atmospheric restaurant matches piquant dishes with Asian-inspired cocktails, red-and-black decor, Chinese…

  • Alice May

    Franz Josef Glacier

    Piling on the charm with its faux-Tudor decor, Alice May is the classiest restaurant in town. Sure, the menu includes meaty NZ favourites, but they…

  • Landing Bar & Restaurant

    Franz Josef Glacier

    Portions are huge at the Landing Bar, from whopping whitebait patties to unfinishable nachos and bulky burgers. It gets busy but service meets demand…

  • Last Kitchen

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    Making the most of its sunny corner location with outside tables, the Last Kitchen serves locally sourced produce sprinkled with European flavour: creamy…

  • Salmon Farm Cafe

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    Stretch your legs on the drive between Haast and the glacier towns by grabbing a smoked salmon bagel, sashimi or chowder. Still not enough salmon? Gaze…

  • Fox Glacier General Store

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    Fox's village store provides all the basics, including some fresh produce and ample frozen goods.

  • Four Square

    Franz Josef Glacier

    It's not as though you have options, so this mid-sized supermarket does the trick for self-catering and picnicking needs.