The Best Restaurant in Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park, The Southern Alps and Fiordland

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We've compiled the best of the best in Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

The Old Mountaineers Cafe, Bar & Restaurant

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This cozy, very personable café–restaurant has big picture windows for grand views of the Alps and all sorts of interesting mountaineering memorabilia and photos to peruse inside. The meals are flavorful, hearty, and wholesome, and they source a lot of organic produce, including organic wines and coffee (if you take it with milk, that's organic, too). There's a big roaring fire to keep you warm in winter. A popular option is their unique Aoraki salmon burger with potato rosti, cheese, lettuce, red onion, honey mustard, and tomato relish. They may close early if it's quiet at dinner, so be sure to get there by 7 pm.

3 Larch Dr., Aoraki Mount Cook, 7999, New Zealand
03-435–1890
Known For
  • Spectacular views
  • Organic produce
  • Huge Mountaineers' Breakfast served all day
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. and Tues.

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