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( 03-528 4242;
www.edensedge.co.nz;
137 Lodder Ln, Riwaka; sites from $17, dm $28, d with/without
bathroom $82/76; )
Surrounded by orchards 4km from Motueka, within walking dis-
tance of the main highway, this modern lodge with a gleaming kitchen comes pretty close to
backpacker heaven.
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Eating & Drinking
As far as eating goes, it all happens on High St. If you're around on Sunday, don't miss the
Motueka Sunday Market
(Wallace St;
8am-1pm)
behind the i-SITE.
BAKERY$
Patisserie Royale
(152 High St; baked goods $2-8; 6am-4pm Mon-Sat, 6am-2pm Sat & Sun)
The best of several
Mot bakeries and worth every delectable calorie. Lots of French fancies and a darn good
pie.
INDIAN$$$
Simply Indian
(130 High St; mains $16-23; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat, dinner Sun; )
As the name suggests, this
is no-nonsense curry in a no-frills setting. The food is consistently good and relatively
cheap, with takeaway available.
PUB$$$
Sprig and Fern
(
www.sprigandfern.co.nz;
Wallace St; meals $14-19; 2pm-late)
The best of Motueka's drinking
holes is an offshoot of the Nelson brewery of the same name. It's small but pleasant, with
courtyards, 20 beer taps, simple food (burgers, pizza, platters) and occasional live music.
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Supplies & Equipment
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
Coppins Great Outdoors Centre
(255 High St; 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat, 10am-2pm Sun)
Head here for the widest
range of tramping supplies.
SUPERMARKET
New World
(271 High St)
Ample places to stock up on groceries include this good supermarket.
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