New Zealand on a plate

Taupō’s vibrant seasonal produce and unique local ingredients are centrepieces of the innovative and distinctive fine dining offered by Taupō’s lodges, hotels and restaurants. Working with an ‘estate to plate’ philosophy, the region’s top chefs often use ingredients produced on their own extensive grounds or sourced from the wild to create dishes that compete with the restaurants’ breathtaking views for their guests’ attention.

The region’s award-winning beef and lamb, fresh-caught game, native herbs, foraged

berries and flowers, locallygrown saffron, mānuka honey and luxurious artisan ingredients from fresh truffles to specialty fruit and vegetables come together alongside New Zealand’s world-renowned wines, spirits and craft beers, in a dining experience that will stay with you.

For anglers, wild rainbow trout caught in the pure waters of the lake or the rivers gives the ultimate taste of the region. Lodge and restaurant chefs are skilled at preparing the fish to its best advantage, to serve alongside their daily menu.