THE FOODIE Oyster Cove
DAY ONE1 Foodies rejoice as you sample your way through some of the world’s best fare, all produced in the great Southern region.
Sandfly Café
A licensed, cosy-corner café at the top-end of town. Serving delicious homestyle treats and superb coffee with friendly service.
9 The Lane, Te Anau +64 32499529
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Bao Now
Their big, bright food truck offers delicious kai, including baos, sushi bowls, dumplings and the best fries in town.
6 Milford Crescent, Te Anau 027 366 3002
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Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Experience the mysterious underground world with a guided cave tour.
Real Journeys Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
0800 656 501 | +64 3 249 6000
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Cabot Lodge
Redcliff Café
Set in an early settlers’ cottage, this restaurant has a reputation as being one of the best in Te Anau for great food, wine and friendly service.
12 Mokonui Street, Te Anau +64 3 249 7431 | 027 286 7152
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Cabot Lodge
This iconic luxury lodge showcases the isolated and awe-inspiring landscape of New Zealand.
268 Hillside - Manapouri Road, Manapouri 027 601 8885
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DAY TWO
DAY TWO2
Emberz at Ascot
Kepler Mountain View Alpaca Farm Tours
Fun farm tours where you can get close-up with the friendly alpacas, feed them and take beautiful photos.
130 Hillside - Manapouri Road, Manapouri +64 3 249 6685 | 027 354 5960
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Tuatapere
Tuatapere is the launch pad to accessing the variety of activities in Western Southland, including world-class jet boating and hiking. It is also the homebase for the world famous Tuatapere Sausage.
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Orepuki Beach Cafe
Enjoy fantastic farm-to-table food, house baked breads, cake, great coffee, beer and wine in the relaxing café.
33 Stafford Street, Orepuki +64 3 234 5211
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The Seriously Good Chocolate Co.
The Seriously Good Chocolate Co.
A flourishing Invercargill-based business making quality handmade gourmet chocolates that imbue the real tastes of New Zealand.
147 Spey Street, Invercargill +64 3 218 8060
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Emberz at Ascot
The perfect blend of a friendly welcome and casual dining in the comfort of a room embellished with native timbers, stonework and an ambient fire.
Cnr of Tay St & Racecourse Rd, Invercargill 0800 272 687 | +64 3 219 9076
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Ascot Park Hotel
Ascot Park Hotel is Invercargill’s premier hotel. It is the perfect base to explore all that Southland has to offer and experience true southern hospitality.
Cnr of Tay St & Racecourse Rd, Invercargill 0800 272 687 | +64 3 219 9076
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DAY THREE3
Gravity Fishing Experience
Stewart Island Flights
View the wonder of Stewart Island with a comfortable 15 minute flight from Invercargill.
106 Airport Avenue, Invercargill +64 3 218 9129
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Gravity Fishing Experience
Gravity fishing is your opportunity for an authentic fishing and mouth-watering food adventure in pristine Stewart Island waters.
Oban 027 537 7446
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THE FOODIE
THE CAPTAIN
THE EXPLORER
THE FREE SPIRIT
THE HISTORY BUFF
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