Don’t let our culinary delights pass you by…
The Waitaki District has some of the best cuisine in the country.
With award winning restaurants, talented local experts and the freshest produce straight from the garden and sea, you can indulge a little – or a lot!
Our land, water, producers, and creative foodies all come together to serve you the cheesiest, creamiest, drizzliest, fizziest, fluffiest, juiciest, most lavish food &. beverage choices and dining memories.
Give those tired taste-buds a wee treat and sample some of our culinary delights.
We are a Belgian-inspired brewery, making Farmhouse, Abbey, and Barrel-aged sour beer, and in the heart of the Victorian Precinct, lies our little tasting room. We serve beers on tap and by the bottle, and often have available ‘special’ beers that aren’t always available at our stockists. The perfect match for
Having won the gold medal in the 2019’s Beef and Lamb excellence awards, as well as other awards, dining at Cucina is a must while in Ōamaru. Embark on a Geo Degustation and savour the tastes of the region with their dishes made with fresh local produce.
High Country Salmon is a boutique, 100% New Zealand family owned salmon farm, situated 3km south of Twizel, and 25km from Omarama. We grow glacial mountain salmon (chinook or king salmon) in the hydro canal system – this constant flow of clean water means that our salmon are fitter than
Waitaki Valley Q Wine produces a premium Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Noir Rose. Q Wine vineyard is located near the charming village of Kurow. Blessed with limestone rich soils and long dry summers results in stunning wines that are interesting, different, and in blunt terms, damn good. Auckland
Restaurant 1861 specialises in flavourful, tapas-style dishes, inspired by culinary delights from across the globe, and served with a distinct kiwi twist. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the historic Casa Nova House in Ōamaru, with the upper floor operating as a luxury bed and breakfast. Use
River-T Estate is a small boutique vineyard with a mix of grape varieties, on the banks of the Waitaki River. River-T Estate cellar door has the largest stock of Waitaki wines in the world.
Riverstone Kitchen has become a destination for lucky locals, food-loving kiwis, and international visitors alike. And it’s no wonder why. Owner & Chef Bevan Smith’s food ethos is reflected in the all-encompassing gardens that surround and define Riverstone Kitchen. His focus on local suppliers and large production gardens has helped
THE NEW ZEALAND WHISKY COLLECTION Whisky distilling was born in New Zealand with the arrival of Scottish settlers in Otago during the 1830’s.The industry flourished until government regulations shut it down in the 1870’s. In the 1960’s the distilling industry re-emerged and in 1974 the Wilson’s Distillery at Willowbank in
Taste the unique flavours crafted by one of NZ’s leading artisan cheesemakers at the Whitestone Cheese shop and cafe.
Taste the unique flavours crafted by one of NZ’s leading artisan cheesemakers at the Whitestone Cheese shop and cafe.
Located at the end of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, right next to Friendly Bay and the Historic Precinct, you will find the vibrant Ōamaru Farmers Market. The market is the perfect Sunday hangout spot all year round, somewhere to grab a bite and a coffee, and your place
