Hurunui

Local Food & Drink

Keep an eye out in every township for the local tea rooms. This is where you’ll get your fill of warm Kiwi service, and perhaps a classic cheese roll or two. 

Dine out and savour some of Waipara’s award winning wines and locally sourced culinary delights at the cellar doors and restaurants within the North Canterbury Wine Region. 

And for an opportunity to meet the local growers and farmers and sample their beautiful produce, head along to the Amberley Farmers’ Market every Saturday where you will find everything from artisan breads, wild honey, lavender products, olive oils, meats, seafoods and small goods on sale.

Greystone Wines

Pop in for a tasting, or enjoy a long lunch at stunning Greystone Wines in Wairarapa, who have been proudly crafting award-winning, organic wines since 2004. Their menu is inspired by some of the region’s best local produce and their world-famous Vineyard Ferment Pinot Noir and flagship Chardonnays are a must-try.

Greystone Wines

The Powerhouse Cafe

Situated in the heart of Hanmer Springs, Powerhouse Cafe is housed in a historic hydro-electric power station, making for a truly distinctive dining experience. Enjoy great coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch, served with a focus on fresh, flavourful food and friendly hospitality. Come share their unique space and settle in for a relaxed bite.

The Powerhouse Cafe

Pegasus Bay Winery

Named one of New Zealand’s top five wine producers, by the hallowed Master of Wine Bob Campbell, Pegasus Bay Winery has a reputation as one of Waipara’s top wineries, producing wines that are adventurous and unique. Visitors can enjoy a tasting of a wide selection of estate grown wines.

Pegasus Bay Winery

Tease

Tease Bar & Eatery offers a fantastic atmosphere in Hanmer Springs, complete with a modern twist — get served by Hanmer's first robot waiter. Enjoy a cozy, casual dining experience with vibrant local flavours, a playful European x Asian mix, local craft beers on tap, and their signature "7.7.7" gin and tonic menu — 7 gins, 7 tonics, 7 aromatics. Whether you're after something bold or familiar, it's all about a laugh and a great feed.

Tease

Waipara Springs Winery

Waipara Springs is a third-generation family vineyard in the heart of the Waipara Valley, crafting fine wines since 1989. Enjoy vineyard dining in the old shearing shed-turned-restaurant, sample their range of estate wines, or book a tasting experience — from long table dinners under the summer sky to wine blending sessions. A true taste of Waipara's heritage.

Waipara Springs Winery

Fudgelato

Fudgelato is Hanmer Springs' original fudge shop, making fresh fudge onsite since 2001, alongside a range of delicious gelato. From classic chocolate and Russian fudge to crowd favourites like crème brûlée, salted caramel and jaffa, every batch is smooth, creamy and melts in your mouth. Pop into the store on Conical Hill Road for a fudge or gelato fix.

Fudgelato

Brew Moon Brewing Company

Founded in 2002 in the quiet town of Amberley, Brew Moon Brewing Company is a small craft brewery and taproom with award-winning classic beer styles alongside fun, flavoursome seasonal drops. Their kitchen dishes up fresh wood-fired pizzas and burgers, paired with a great range of local Waipara wines and, of course, their own beer straight from the source. Pull up a seat and enjoy good beer, good food, and good company.

Brew Moon Brewing Company

No.31 Restaurant

Enjoy sumptuous dining, featuring some of the best ingredients from Hurunui and New Zealand at the renowned No.31 Restaurant. This delightful little restaurant has been wowing guests for more than 10 years, with their award-winning menu, carefully curated by Chef Dean Robinson. Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.

No.31 Restaurant

Black Estate Winery

Black Estate is a family-owned, certified organic and biodynamic winery with three small hillside vineyards in Omihi, North Canterbury. Visit their cellar door and restaurant to enjoy true, uncluttered wines that express the character of each unique site — crafted with a deep respect for the land and a commitment to natural, sustainable farming.

Black Estate Winery

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