Great place to eat and unwind close to Discovery Lodge
Enjoy a hearty breakfast, or relax with an evening drink
Macrocarpa Cafe
3 Waimarino Tokaanu Road, National Park
Phone 07 892 2911
5 minutes drive from Discovery Lodge. Great little cafe with plenty of energy. Suitable for everyone including kids.
Schnapps Bar
SH 4, National Park
Phone 07 892 2788
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.
The Station Cafe
18 Findlay Street, National Park
Phone 07 892 2881
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.
Lakeland Restaurant
88 Waihi Road, Turangi
Phone 07 386 6442
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.
Tussock Bar
SH 48, Whakapapa
Phone 07 892 3809
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.
Ruapehu Room Restaurant
SH 48, Whakapapa
Phone 07 892 3809
5 minutes drive from Discovery Lodge inside the Chateau. An award winning restaurant. Atmosphere is very classic and service is not always first class.
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