Mona Vale, 63 Fendalton Rd, Riccarton 8004 email
Astro Cafe, Mt St Johmn Observatoryy, Lake Tekapo, 9-6pm glass walled pav atop Myt St Jon 360 views across entire Mackenzioe Basin +64
Mt Cook Nat Park
Old Mountaineers Cafe ABar and Restaurant, Bowen Drive, 11am - late. +64 3 435 1890mtn views from outside ttables in winter.
Matheson Cafe, Lake Matheson Rd, +64 3 751 0878 7.30 am -late insiring mountain views
High Tide, 29 Kitchener St, Dunedin. +64 3 477 9784. Great panoramic views of the Otago Harbour and Peninsula.
Rooftop Restaurant, 487C George St, Dunedin Central. +64 3 477 6647. Enjoy the view.
Plato Cafe, 2 Birch St, Dunedin. +64 3 477 4235.
Table Se7en Restaurant, Level 1, 44 Hanover St (crn George St), Dunedin City Centre, +64 3 477 6877. (above SBS).
1908 Cafe Restaurant, 7 Harington Point Road, Portobello, Dunedin. +64 3 478 0801.
The Palms, 18 Queens Gardens, City Centre, Dunedin. +64 3 477 6534. Enjoy the tranquil setting of the Queens Gardens in the heart of Dunedin.
Esplanade Restaurant, 5/250 Forbury Rd, St Clair Beach, Dunedin. +64 3 456 2544. Mon to Sun 9am – 12 Midnight. Magnificent views of St Clair beach and the Pacific surf. Ask for a window table.
Saltbar, 240 Forbury Rd, St Clair Beach, Dunedin. +64 3 455 1077 Mon to Fri 10am - late. Sat and Sun 9am - late. Reservation essential. email
Starfish, St Clair Esplanade, Dunedin City. +64 3 455 5940 email
Pier 24, 24 Esplanade, St Clair, Dunedin City. +64 3-456 0555.
Swell
Swell, 8 Esplanade, St Clair, Dunedin City. +64 3-455 9500.
The Customhouse, 18 Fryatt Street, Dunedin. +64 3 477 1950. Great water views.
Skyline Gondola Restaurant and Bar, Brecon St. Queenstown. +64 3 441 0101. Tiered seating guarantees stunning views of the most spectacular scenery in the country from every table. Lunch from 12 Noon to 2pm. Dinner from 5.45pm. Reservations are essential with dinner sitting times available at 5.45pm, 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm (must vacate table by 7.45pm) OR 8.15pm, 8.30pm and 8.45pm. Allow 15 minutes for gondola ride. Reservations are subject to seasonal variation. Rty. email
Prime Restaurant, Upstairs, 2 Rees Street, Queenstown Town Centre. +64 3 422 5288. Fantastic views. Lift.
Waterfront Bar, Lassiters Wharf Casino, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach St, Queenstown 9300. +64 3 442 4678. Uninterrupted million dollar views.
Finz Seafood and Grill, Ground Floor, Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Queenstown. +64 3 442 7405. Daily 5pm. email
Lucianos, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 442 2460. 5pm until late.
The Yacht Club, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 442 7517.
Pier 19, Steamer Wharf Village, Beach St, Queenstown. $$ +64 3 442 4006.
Wai Waterfront Restaurant, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 442 5969. Water lapping as you dine. Lake and mountain views.XX$$
Boardwalk Seafood Restaurant and Bar, 1st floor, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 442 5630. Great views.
Juice Stop, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 409 0498.
Take Five Expresso and Juice Bar, Steamer Wharf Village, Beach St, Queenstown. Overlooking water.XX
Fraser's Bar and Grill, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 442 5111.
The Boiler Room, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 441 8066.
Minus 5 Ice Bar, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 442 6050.
Atlas Beer Cafe, Steamer Wharf, Beach St, Queenstown, Otago 9300. +64 3 442 5995.
Patagonia, 50 Beach St, 03 442 9066 10- 10pm. lakefront choc and ice cream
The Bathhouse, Marine Parade, Queenstown. +64 3 442 5625. On edge of shore.
The Gold Ridge Hotel, 594 Frankton Road, Wakatipu Hts, Queenstown. +64 3 442 6500. offers accommodation, with what is considered by other hotels to be one of the best hotel lake views in Queenstown if not NZ.
The Moose Cafe and Bar, 84 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau. +64 3 249 7100.
360, Beach St, Queenstown. +64 3 442 5360. Three sixty Restaurant & Bar.
Fluke's Cafe, Whaleway Station Road, Kaikoura District. +64 3 319 7733. Overlooking beach. Flukes Café is situated at the old Railway Station which is today referred to as the Whaleway Station and is now the main office for the world renowned Whale Watch..
The White Morph Restaurant, 92 The Esplanade, Kaikoura. +64 3 319 5014. Supurb mountains and ocean views.
Cafe Encounter, 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura. +64 3 319 6777. Beach.
Pier Hotel Pub and Cafe, 1 Avoca St, Kaikoura. +64 3 319 5037. Sea views. After 5pm.
Fyffe Country Lodge, 62 Avoca St, Kaikoura. +64 3 319 6869. Fine views.
Whaler Bar and Restaurant, 49 West End, Kaikoura. +64 3 319 3333.
The Craypot, 70 West End, Kaikoura. +64 3 319 6027.
Finz of South Bay, 103 South Bay Parade, Kaikoura. +64 3 319 6688. Great sea views.
Botswana Butchery, 33 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3 443 4269. Mountain views. Steakhouse.
Cafe Gusto, Ground floor, 80 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3 443 1255. Overlooking the lake.
The Landing, Level 1, 80 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3 443 5099. Overlooking lake. Stunning lake & mountain views with balcony and fireside dining.
Relishes Cafe, 1/99 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3 443 9018.
Apartment One Lounge Bar, 99 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3 443 4911.
Tangos Cafe, 105 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3443 7669. Lakefront.
Capriccio Restaurant and Bar, 123 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3443 8579. Great. On the waterfront above BNZ. Take in great lake and mountain views.
Sasanoki, 145 Ardmore St, Wanaka, +64 3443 1188. Fabulous lake views. $$
Shooters Bar, 145 Ardmore St, Wanaka.
The Reef, 145 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3443 1188. Good lake views.
Trout, 151 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3443 2600. Lakefront beer barn.
Ardmore St Food Company, 155 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 3443 2230. Cosmo. Lakefront.
Speight's Ale House, 155 Ardmore St, Wanaka. +64 33764 071.
Kai Whakapai Cafe and Bar, Cnr Ardmore & Helwick Sts, Wanaka. +64 3443 7795. Lakefront.
Edgewater. Lies eponomously right at the water's edge of Lake Wanaka.
Wineglass Cafe, The Edgewater Resort, Sargood Drive. Metres from the lake. Soak up the spectacular Wanaka vistas in the outdoor Pavilion or Terrace dining areas.
Ambrosia Restaurant, 76 Golf Course Rd, Wanaka. +64 3443 1255. Overlooking the town.
Sargoods Restaurant, Sargood Drive, Wanaka. +64 3443 8311.
Chartroom, Yacht Club Hotel, 25 Waikawa Road, Picton. +64 3 573 7002. overlooking the harbor. Situated on the spectacular Marlborough Sounds at the very top of the South Island. It is perfectly located a few steps from Picton Marina.
Te Weka Restaurant, Portage Resort Hotel, 2923 Kenepuru Road, Picton. +64 3573 4309.
Le Cafe Picton, on London Quay, +64 3573 5588. On waterfront. Unsurpassed views of the Sound.
Waikawa Boating Club, +64 3573 6798. Marina berths, restaurant, bar, large Wardroom and Lounge with panoramic views over the Marina and Waikawa Bay. Full Bar facilities when open for meals or during Club or Sporting functions. Restaurant facilities: meals are available every Friday, some Sunday evenings & Tuesdays after yacht races. Berthing.
Raupo Cafe, Banks of the Taylor River.
Boardwalk Cafe and Bar, The Wharf Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island. +64 3 219 1470. Upstairs at wharf.
Empress Restaurant, 45 Elgin Terrace, Oban. +64 3 219 1123. Fine sea views.
Church Hill Cafe Bar and Restaurant, 36 Kamahi Rd, Oban. +64 31 219 1323. Stunning outdoor dining views. ph
Wharfside Cafe, Main Wharf, Halfmoon Bay, Oban. +64 3 219 0070. In ferry terminal?
South Sea Hotel, Oban. Central building on the township's waterfront. Views.
Shearwater Inn,