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Four Square
(Elgin Tce; 7.30am-7pm)
Beyond a good selection of the usual groceries, this shop stocks
sandwiches, blue cod and a few surprises besides.
SUPERMARKET
$
Stewart Island Smoked Salmon
MAP
FISH
$
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.siss.co.nz
;
Miro Cres)
If you're a fan of freshly smoked salmon, pop up to the smokehouse
to see if anyone's in. This sweet, hot-smoked fish is a tasty treat for a picnic or pasta.
South Sea Hotel
MAP
PUB
$$
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.stewart-island.co.nz
;
26 Elgin Tce; mains $16-30; 7am-9pm; )
Welcome to one of NZ's classic
pubs, complete with stellar cod and chips, beer by the quart, civilised cafe ambience in the
dining room, and plenty of friendly banter in the public bar. Great at any time of day (or
night), but try to wash up for the Sunday-night quiz - an unforgettable, fun slice of island
life hosted by Quizmistress Vicki. Basic rooms available (double $90 to $115) and studio
motels out back ($165).
Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar
MAP
CAFE, BAR
$$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-219 1123;
www.churchill.co.nz
;
36 Kamahi Rd; lunch $14-28, dinner $36-48; lunch noon-2.30pm, dinner
from 5.30pm)
During summer this heritage villa's sunny deck provides hilltop views, and in
cooler months you can get cosy inside beside the open fire. Big on local seafood, high-
lights include oysters and smoked salmon, prepared in refined modern style, followed by
excellent desserts such as fig and pear sticky pudding. Dinner bookings advisable.
Entertainment
Bunkhouse Theatre
( 027 867 9381; Main Rd; $10; screenings 2pm & 4pm)
Oban's comfy little theatre screens the
quirky, cute 40-minute film
A Local's Tail,
which provides an entertaining overview of
Stewart Island/Rakiura history and culture. Jaffas and DIY popcorn.
CINEMA
