Flavours of the South: The Best Dining Experiences in the Lower South Island
The lower South Island offers unforgettable dining, from award-winning restaurants to unknown gems showcasing local produce, seafood & stunning views....

The lower South Island offers unforgettable dining, from award-winning restaurants to unknown gems showcasing local produce, seafood & stunning views.
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Sommelier and wine expert Shanteh Wale introduces the winemakers making their mark in the industry right now, and their wines you need to try.
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The date has been set and Kiwi restaurateurs have circled June 30 on the calendar.
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Being a cheese expert sounds like a dream job, so we were thrilled to learn from Valérie Henbest and soak up the wealth of expertise she has to share.
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SingleThread’s farm-to-table Japanese-Californian fine dining experience is coming to Sydney for a limited time.
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Show her your love and appreciation by sharing a meal – and perhaps a glass of bubbles – together.
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Auckland restaurant Trivet is hosting two upcoming dining events that will have you firming up those plans with friends (or the mother that deserves spoiling), quick smart.
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Adventurous eaters, and those that could do with expanding their palate, listen up.
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The boutique wine spot offers a considered curation of bottles to help you expand your beverage horizons.
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Parnell has just welcomed Aarth, a new fine dining destination delivering the flavours of India in unexpected and exciting ways.
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What’s better than a meal designed and created by one of Auckland’s top chefs? A night that has two in the mix.
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Home to over 20 eateries and bars, Ponsonby Central has the recipe for a great day or night out.
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New restaurant Bravo makes the most of its location right on the water.
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A contemporary British restaurant with personality and style is the latest hot spot to visit in Sydney.
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Auckland is welcoming its newest hotel arrival in the center of the CBD.
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It’s coming up all rosés with this month’s selection from Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas. With the warmer weather it’s a great time to reach for this variety. Whether you’re looking for wine for food pairing or entertaining in general, it’s a real crowd pleaser.
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Queenstown’s former Nugget Point Hotel has been given new life following a multi-million dollar renovation, reopening as Coronet Ridge Resort.
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The highly anticipated new Sydney Fish Market has finally opened its doors, offering a stunning new foodie destination for Sydneysiders.
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Tickets are now on sale for Australia’s longest-running regional food festival, Orange FOOD Week 2026.
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If you find yourself with some time to spare over the summer or want a hot spot to catch up with friends for a bite or a drink, these new arrivals are well worth a visit.
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At Plates, the first vegan restaurant in Britain to earn a coveted Michelin star, the tables are packed – but not with vegans.
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Seeking sunshine and a chic spot to catch up with friends?
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A selection of gift ideas for those who love being in the kitchen, or just enjoying the spoils of others who do.
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Top chef Skye Gyngell, the first Australian female chef to be awarded a Michelin Star, has died aged 62.
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