Blue Lake Eatery

The locals are quite keen on this restaurant's shared platter: it's a clever way to be gastronomically expansive while leaving sufficient space for one of its artful desserts. The seasons' extremes are covered at the Blue Lake Eatery. In summer, guests spill out into the courtyard for a pizza and a craft beer (this is, after all, the headquarters of Burke's Brewing Co.); on brisker evenings, they hug the open fire inside with a mulled wine and beef cheeks. Main Road, SH8, Lake Tekapo Village. (03) 680 6677 bluelake.kiwi