For tasty morsels of gelato, look out for the Totally Gelato container in Sumner. Come rain, hail or shine, Totally Gelato is serving up some of the best icy treats in Christchurch. A favourite is the Boyensberry Swirl. It’s like ice cream but not!

A Life in Vacant Spaces initiative, Rollickin’ Gelato is a cute wee mobile cart on New Regent Street central Christchurch. Expect free limitless tastings of the some of the finest gelato in town!

Oh yes, Deep South. A big boy of the ice cream industry, Deep South produces some fine tasting sweet treats. Try their new gourmet flavours including cookies & cream and licorice

A baby Wendys, the Wendys Supa Sundaes serves up all the delicious treats that have made them famous … ice cream, sundaes, hot dogs, ice cream cakes, and their amazing sprinkles and sauces! A definite must visit any time you’re heading to The Palms.

What’s not to love about real fruit ice cream served up by delightful people? For a taste of New Zealand, and a taste sensation, then a visit to NZ Natural Ice Cream. Using only the best creamy milk from NZ cows, NZNIC is an award winning, and internationally recognised brand. This is an ice cream place that is trusted!

Visiting this place requires a lot of patience. That’s because there is ALWAYS a queue out the door. Akaroa Fish and Chips is popular. Uber popular. And for good reason! The fish comes straight from the ocean (which you can see from the shop) and the chips are perfectly cooked.

A popular Islington fish and chip shop. This little joint is great when you’re ravenous and wanting to eat something ASAP. The service is swift and friendly, and the fish and chips? Amazing!

Timaru’s favourite fish and chip shop, Mac’s Fish is a doozy. This place has it all, amazing service, food, atmosphere and value for money. The chips are perfectly cooked and if you’re not into fish then the burgers are well worth a try.

It’s in the name so you wouldn’t expect anything else from the Wicked Fish ‘n’ Chips shop. Choose from catch of the day, mussels, crab, crab sticks and whitebait, along with some of the best hot chips in town! Oh, and the donuts are quite excellent too.

A fish and chip shop specialising in all things seafood, the Golden Fish Bar is a good ‘un. For fast and friendly service, a stylish little space and great atmosphere, the Golden Fish Bar is not your average fish and chip shop!

This place has an epic reputation for making some of the best fish and chips in Otago. The blue cod is amazing and the service is quirky and unique. Expect fish and chips cooked to perfection!

This Queenstown Lakes fish and chip joint is a popular place for locals and visitors to hang out and enjoy a tasty dinner. The ‘Best of British’ fish and chips is what you’re going to get here, and you should be mightily pleased by that!

For the best fish and chips in Alexandra, take a trip to Nuno’s. There are a couple of tables here to enjoy your meal in store or do as you normally would do and take them outside to enjoy the spring sun!

A fantastic wee fish and chippery, take your pick from fresh tasty fish and your choice of fat cut, shoestring and kumara chips. Hooray! Isn’t it the best when you get choose the type of chip to eat with your crumbed fish? A great fish and chip shop whether you’re a local, a student, or just passing through.

For excellent value fish and ships near the seashore, St Clair Fish and Chip Shop is a pretty decent place to head. Don’t expect your fish and chips to cost the earth here. Instead you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the extra change left in your pocket … perfect for a post dinner ice cream.

For fish and chips you can’t go back Dulcies Takeaways in good old Hokitika. If you’re lucky you’ll visit at just the right time of the year when they’re selling fresh bluff oysters and whitebait, oh my!

Quite possibly the best fish and chips you’ll eat are the ones you catch and make yourself. Join the Greymouth Fishing Club and learn to catch your own fish of the day. There can’t be anything more rewarding than that, right?!

This cafe is well over thirty years old and has been popular in Buller for churning out scoop after scoop of delicious hot chips and battered fish. Nothing is more enjoyable than eating the fresh fish and chips whilst enjoying the sights of Buller.

The Santa Fe Milk Bar and Takeaways is a variety of fast food available but the fish and chips are something else. They also supply Greymouth with tasty snacks, beverages and confectionary to help wash the fish and chips down. The milkshakes are amazing!

For fresh and chips that are hard to beat on the West Coast then you must visit Cobden Takeaways. Friendly staff, cool decor and tasty food are the order of the day here.

The best summer restaurant this side of the Southern Alps, The BayHouse is a popular Westport haunt and for many reasons! Expect classic Kiwi dishes plus some adventurous meals like Seafood Fritto Misto with Aioli and Pork, Kumara and Watercress Salad with Cider Dressing.

This Haast restaurant is pretty darn cool. Not only is the name pretty rad but the fish and chips are some of the best in town! Although if you’re a vegetarian you may not like the the antlers hanging from the ceiling

Expect great food, amazing service and an excellent location at Olly’s Restaurant in Greymouth. A super friendly restaurant, all the entrees, mains and desserts are reasonably priced, and of course, delicious.

The home of delicious Asian cuisine, Sampan has an extensive menu featuring a tasty selection of combination noodle soup, satay, Cambodia-style fried rice and noodles and chicken on rice. This food is good. Eat in or takeaway, it’s up to you!

Looking for a nice place to spend the evening then go to Porto Bello, a fancy yet accessible Italian restaurant. Perfect for a romantic dinner, family fun night out or a quick meal to go. What’s not to love?

Another outstanding place for dinner, Rata is an award winning restaurant with a super impressive wine list, wait staff, and of course, food. Come for lunch and stay for dinner - this is a place you won’t want to leave.

Chinese and Malaysian street food are the order of the day at Madam Woo. This famous Queenstown restaurant has an amazing lunch, as well as dinner buffet featuring only the freshest local produce. Relatively new on the scene, Madam Woo has already become a hit.

This hard to fault restaurant in Dunedin is a top spot in this southern town. Enjoy some of the best food in the city, with amazing wine to match. A definite top spot for local and visitors.

This Wanaka restaurant will not disappoint. If you’re looking for an excellent dining experience, then take a visit to Francesca’s for the best risotto, pizza and pasta around. The decor is delightful and you will definitely want to return.

For a delightful mix of cuisines, including Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Italian, Alexandra’s Alfresco is not your usual restaurant. The food here is hearty and the service perfect. A must Alexandra restaurant stop the next time you’re in Otago.