Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating & Drinking
The Junction is the après-ski place to be, but in summer most of the action drifts to the
other end of town. Many hotels sprout restaurants during the ski season.
New World
(12 Goldfinch St; 7am-7pm)
Self-caterers should head for New World, your best bet for
stocking up before heading to National Park or Whakapapa.
SUPERMARKET
$
INTERNATIONAL
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Bearing Point
( 06-385 9006;
www.thebearingpointrestaurant.co.nz
;
Clyde St; mains $26-36; 6pm-late Tue-Sat)
Hearty,
accomplished fare is offered at this surprisingly chic establishment. Warm your cockles
with a venison hot pot, maple-glazed salmon, aged steaks or spicy Thai curry.
OCR
( 06-385 8322;
www.ocrcafe.co.nz
;
2 Tyne St; mains $10-29; 9am-late Fri & Sat, 9am-3pm Sun)
Housed in
a spacious old bungalow, this groovy cafe has limited opening hours but remains a favour-
ite among locals and visitors alike. Burgers, sandwiches, salads and hearty breakfasts are
made with care as are the home-baked cakes and slices. A rootsy soundtrack and wood
burner lend a rustic vibe.
CAFE
$$
Powderkeg & Matterhorn
( 06-385 8888;
www.powderhorn.co.nz
;
cnr Thames St & Mangawhero Tce; bar menu $11-22, à la carte menu
$22-36; 4pm-late)
The Powderkeg is the party bar of the Powderhorn Chateau, with DJs in
winter, regular dancing on the tables and a notable craft beer selection. Upstairs is the
swankier Matterhorn, serving cocktails and an à la carte menu of meaty mains and decad-
ent desserts. In summer the Matterhorn closes and its menu descends to the Powderkeg.
BAR, RESTAURANT
$$
Cyprus Tree
(19a Goldfinch St; mains $23-32; 9am-late)
Open all year round, this restaurant and bar serves up
a tasty mix of Italian and Kiwi-influenced dishes: think pasta, risotto and sumac lamb.
The high-season chaos is tempered by a friendly team, cocktails, and quality wines and
beer.
ITALIAN
$$
Mountain Rocks
BAR, CAFE
