A regular feature at the Otago Farmers Market every Saturday, The Bacon Buttie Man sells the best bacon butties in town! And for only $5. What a bargain.

There are many great things to say about Riverstone Kitchen and their all day menu is just one of them. Their Marlborough figs with Windsor blue cheese, roast hazelnuts and vincotto is a most excellent way to start the day.

Bruch is definitely on the menu at Delicacy, a Maori Hill cafe. Go for the full cooked breakfast – free range eggs, bacon, pork sausage, tomato, sautéed potatoes and toast or folded free range eggs. The choice is yours

There’s a reason why there are two Vudu Cafes only 50 metres from each other in the centre of Queenstown … the brunches are delicious! Think organic oat & quinoa bircher muesli. blueberry & blackberry pancakes and toasted banana bread.

Whilst the portions aren’t huge, you won’t leave disappointed about Cafe Seven. Their brunches feature the classics (including eggs benedict) and they use Coffee Supreme beans which is always a winner.

Christchurch’s most famous cafe. You can eat here for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between including brunch. Try the homemade beans on toast.

A (most vegetarian) cafe, Beat Street is up there in terms of offering some of the best brunches in town. Although not traditionally a brunch meal, you must try the veggie burger

This Mediterranean-inspired cafe opens at 11am every day, just in time for brunch service. This sunny spot is famous for it’s modern cuisine and delicious freshly roasted coffee.

There’s an excellent brunch menu to choose from at Ambrosia. Take your pick from eggs benny, berry banana pancakes to bacon and eggs bagels and Ambrosia’s very own big breakfast. Yum!

With a great selection of movies set against an inspiring backdrop, Metro is the best place to see a film in Dunedin. There’s delicious wine to choose from so sit back, relax and enjoy one of the great commercial or art house films on offer.

A decent chain cinema in the heart of Dunedin. With mainstream art house films on offer, art deco-inspired interiors and a nice little bar, Rialto should be top on your cinema list.

What’s not to love about Dorothy Browns? This boutique cinema (which is also a bookshop!) shows a mix of art house and mainstream films, and is also available to hire so you can host your own screening!

A cinema and cocktail bar rolled into one. Be transported through time when you step through the doors of this turn of the century-inspired cinema in Wanaka.

With spectacular views of Macandrew Bay, this is a great spot to take a date. Open for lunch, dinner and coffee, go try the fish and chips. They’re the best!

Farmers markets are great for dates. They’re cheap (you don’t have to buy anything!), buzzy and there is always something to look at and talk about (great for first dates when you don’t have a lot to say …)

An inspiring, grungy space with some of the best cafe food in the city, Modaks Espresso is the perfect date spot. The coffee is great too.

With seven galleries to explore and with free entry into the museum, this is the ultimate cheap date venue. The early settler displays are well displayed and super interesting.

No matter what gemstone you’re into, Fire and Ice will have something for you. All of the jewelery for sale is organised according to the gemstone it is made with, so it won’t be difficult to track down what you’re after, whether you’re sapphire, pearl or amethyst inclined! This makes Fire and Ice quite a unique jewelery store, in that you really can find jewelery that suits your tastes

After browsing the extensive collection of art the Little River Gallery has to offer, be sure to check out the gift shop, which has an impressive selection of jewelery, homeware and other goodies for you to take away with you.

If you’re after jewelery that is unique, and something a bit different that will make you stand out from the crowd, then Ruby Rock is the place to go to! Using Goodletite rock, all jewellery is made by hand in Hokitika.

Lustre Gallery specialise in original handmade jewelery, made using a huge selection of beautiful materials (including stones,, glass, fibre and textiles) and different techniques.

A beautiful wedding venue, The Old Barn is a 19th century historic barn. Originally built as a stable for horses, it has since become a very popular (and one of a kind!) venue for local weddings.

For a stylish wedding, choose Peppers at Clearwater Resort. Overlooking the freshwater lake and amongst the lovely gardens, this wedding venue is truly wonderful. And your guests don’t need to worry about getting home after the big night, the resort accommodation will play host.

A wedding venue and vineyard in one. This place has a spectacular view and is also cafe and restaurant which serves up delicious food and wine every day of the week.

Black Estate has it all. The views, wine, locally-sourced food, design awards and they’re a wedding venue! Catering for groups as small as 20 or as large as 200, Black Estate will help you plan the perfect day.