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Nin’s Bin
The coastal road between Kaikoura and Blenheim is lined with so-called "bins" – New Zealand's version of a New York City food truck. One of the most famous is Nin's Bin, which is located roadside a 20-minute drive north of...
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Pegasus Winery & Restaurant
About equidistant on the road from Christchurch to Kaikoura – along scenic Highway 1 – Pegasus Winery makes a perfect lunch spot (the on-property helipad also attests to the fact that some diners need not bother with long driving distances)....
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The Boat Shed
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Boat Shed in Nelson is a great spot for a leisurely meal with great views. Housed in a simple wooden building on stilts that sits right above the bay, and with sweeping vistas...
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The Store Kekerengu
In a stunning location along the coast, a 45-minute drive north of Kaikoura, this restaurant/cafe has large wooden decks and big lawns overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You can come for breakfast, lunch or even just a coffee, then take a...
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Twelve Trees Restaurant
A winery lunch is a must when touring Marlborough, and Allan Scott Family Winemakers' Twelve Trees has one of the best setting. Book a table in the pretty al fresco courtyard and mingle with local families who come for weekend...
New Zealand - South Island

Pegasus Winery
Leisurely winery lunches and fresh seafood at the coast are what the South Island is all about. There are four major wine-producing regions (and several sub-valleys), including Marlborough, which is the world’s largest exporter of Sauvignon Blanc.