For a superb brunch set a little off the beaten track of Hokitika, Stella Cafe has an excellent cabinet and full brunch menu to take your pick from. There’s loads of outdoor dining and they’re open during public holidays, hooray!

The brunches at the Treetop Walk and Cafe are not to be missed. Even if you do suffer a little from vertigo, you should still make the trip to this very impressive cafe located way up high in the tree tops. The bacon and eggs are a must try!

A definite favourite with the locals, Freddys has an impressive, breakfast, lunch, and of course brunch menu. If you’re looking for something a little lighter to fill you up then you can’t go wrong with their epic muffin and coffee combo. A great little cafe with loads of style and attitude.

A Greymouth institution, the Railway Hotel is home to Olly’s Restaurant, an excellent place to stop for tasty and filling brunches. The space is massive so you can fit the whole family if you want to, any day of the week. The eggs on toast are a simple option but definitely a highlight!

A must visit in Westport, Buller Cafe has all sorts of food to enjoy over a long lunch in store or ordered as takeaways and taken on to the shores of the West Coast. Choose from Roasted Pork Buns or Chicken and Cashew Chinese dishes or fish and chips - they’re delicious!

For a tasty lunch you can linger over, Gibbys is a great spot if you love a good pie or pastry with egg, bacon and cheese. The coffee is pretty decent too and the friendly staff will make you feel as if you never want to leave.

If you’re heading to the east coast via Lewis Pass then you MUST stop of at Berlins Cafe in Westport. For amazing toasted sandwiches, excellent views and super chilled staff then Berlins is the place to be. There’s also accommodation available if your lunch lasts into the night!

For a long boozy lunch Orange Cafe is for you. A fully licensed cafe, the large space means you can get lost in a crowd or take a large group of friends along with you to enjoy the food and atmosphere.

Croque-O-Dile not only has the most amazing name but you can spend all afternoon enjoying their fresh and sumptuous lunches. Open all year around in the beautiful Dunedin Botanic Gardens, enjoy salads, soups, sandwiches and slices that will have you coming back for more.

Famous for its countrystyle fare and friendly Alexandra service, Speargrass Inn is located in a beautiful historical building. They have a fascinating history and played an important role in the feeding of hungry miners during the gold rush of the 19th Century.

This lovely Alexandra-based cafe has loads of amazing lunch options - a must try are the cheese rolls, smoothies and baked potatoes. A favourite amongst the locals, go visit this vegetarian and vegan friendly cafe any day of the week.

Located in the heart of Queenstown, go to The Bakery and pick up the best bread in town to take home and make sandwiches. Linger over the freshly baked bread smell and whilst you’re at The Bakery, don’t forget to grab a few pastries too. The family will love you for it.

Black Estate is a restaurant / cafe that you can spend hours in. With views of the rolling hills, the Canterbury plains and rows after rows of grape vines, there’s no place you’d rather be than here. This family-run restaurant is achingly cool with it’s locally sourced produce and amazing little shop.

Recently voted one of the best cafes in Christchurch, Under the Red Verandah has it all from loads of outdoor dining to cosy little nooks inside. A favourite of locals and visitors alike for its laid back atmosphere where you can take your time enjoying your coffee and lunch. You’ll never be rushed out the door here!

Cafe Euro is a great place if you’re wanting a long lunch with friends or a quiet lunch with you and your computer. With free WIFI, great coffee and amazing food you won’t ever want to leave! Friendly staff tops off the experience just nicely.

An old haunt for Christchurch locals and Halswell residents, this place is definitely a fave for those wanting to linger over a nice hot lunch. With loads of seating options from outdoor, on the verandah, at the bar or in the restaurant there’s always a good spot to hide in and wile away the day.

Whether it’s a long breakfast, brunch or lunch you’re after then Cafe Sismo has you covered. Located right next to Hagley park on Riccarton Road, you can go for a nice little job and top it off with a lovely long lunch at this little hot spot. There’s a great selection of teas to wash down with your lunch too!

Located right between Christchurch and the West Coast, Jacksons Retreat Campervan Holiday Park has impressive 360° views of the NZ scenery. With its own walking track and purpose-built complex, this is the place to camp out any time of the year. Great if you have a tent, campervan or motorhome!

Lake Mahinapua Camping Ground is a massive campsite which is perfect if you’re planning on staying a night or a month. Located next to the lake there’s loads of water activities as well as a boat ramp. A super friendly campsite where you’re bound to meet loads new friends.

Want to camp next to white herons? This friendly camping ground has great BBQ areas and excellent walking tracks. This area was a thriving metropolis during the gold rush days, now it’s a secluded spot to spend the summer.

A massive campsite located at the start of the Heaphy Track at the Kohaihai River mouth, this is the best place to be in Karamea. Located right in the middle of native West Coast bush, there’s loads to see and do at Kohaihai Camping Ground.

Located near the Karamea river and Kahurangi National Park, the Karamea Domain Camping Ground is a popular spot for locals and national and international visitors. There’s a variety of accommodation styles to choose from including backpackers bunkroom, tent and van sites.

A super chilled and eccentric camping ground in Little River, this place even has giant tee pees and an out door kitchen! Located in the very secluded Okuti Valley, there’s slippery slide, trampolines and loads of other things to see and do.

A fantastic central Timaru holiday park, Timaru Top 10 is really close to shops, restaurants and golf course. It’s a truly Kiwi camping ground experience but with comfort, seclusion and style. Caroline Bay is super close and you should expect a really chilled laid back holiday.

This is a large campsite but still needs booking over the summer months because it is very very popular. The showers are some of the best you’ll come across at any camping ground in the South Island and there’s loads to keep you busy including jet boating and fishing.

Balmoral Forest Recreation Area is also a camping ground dministered by the wonderful people at Balmoral Recreation Area Charitable Trust. Located near the Hurunui Bridge all payments are to made at the Caltex Garage (Mockett Motors) in Culverden. Once paid take the journey to the camping ground which is incredibly secluded and sunny. There’s some great facilities here and yes there is running water!

If you want to stay in a camping ground which is truly isolated then you must visit Lake Tennyson. Accessible only via a gravel road, this is the place to stay if you want to go on long walks, fishing, swimming or just chilling next to the lake.