Cafes, Restaurants & Bars
Great places to eat and relax close to Discovery Lodge
Lakeland Cafe
A 30 minute drive from Discovery Lodge. One of the best locations of a cafe anywhere in the central NI. Great food, a little pricey but highly recommended.
Phone 07 386 6442
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Macrocarpa Cafe
5 minutes drive from Discovery Lodge. Great little cafe with plenty of energy. Suitable for everyone including kids.
Phone 07 892 2911
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Schnapps Bar
5 minutes drive from Discovery Lodge. This is a very popular bar. Good solid bar food available. The service is always first class. Great place to watch the rugby.
Phone 07 892 2788
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Station Cafe
5 minutes drive from Discovery Lodge. A really pleasant atmosphere, located at the National Park train station with views of the Erua Forest. Neat place for everyone.
Phone 07 892 2881
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Ruapehu Room Restaurant
5 minutes drive from Discovery Lodge inside the Chateau. An award winning restaurant. Atmosphere is very classic and service is not always first class.
Phone 07 892 3809
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Tussock Bar
5 minutes drive from Discovery Lodge. Great views of Mt Ngauruhoe from the outside deck. Food and service can be average at times. But I still recommend.
Phone 07 892 3809
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