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GO NZ: Ruapehu family adventure activities, food and luxury escapes 5 May, 2021 03:06 AM 9 minutes to read Cycling over the Hapuawhenua viaducts. Photo / Supplied NZ Herald Dawn Picken finds rest and recreation in Ruapehu s mountain playground Wind whistles as we ascend the mountain at Whakapapa. Rain decorates the panes of the Sky Waka, which whisks us up from the Top of the Bruce base area at 6m/sec. Our destination is Knoll Ridge Chalet, home to the Pinnacles Restaurant. At 2020m above sea level, it s billed as the highest restaurant in New Zealand and even getting there is a treat - the floor-to ceiling glass gondola is comfortable and quiet inside. ....
Brett Atkinson05:00, May 03 2021 SUPPLIED Sherwood in Queenstown harnesses its own organic gardens. A guide to where to eat and drink in New Zealand s most popular ski towns before and after hitting the slopes. North Island Ohakune Kick start the day at Volcano Coffee Roasters at the Craft Haus, an interesting multi-business destination located at Ohakune s historic railway station. Combine an espresso with a stonking eclair, and stay g day to friendly canine manager, Ivan the samoyed. There s also stylish outdoor apparel from Ohakune-based Opus Fresh and craft beer from the Ruapehu Brewing nano-brewery. Around 3km south in Ōhakune township, gourmet burgers are served from late afternoon at the Blind Finch Hamburgeria. Everything is cooked on a wood-fired grill. Try the spicy General Lee with Nashville-style buttermilk-fried chicken. Later at night, the Powderkeg Bar at the Powderhorn Chateau is the energetic hub of Ohakune s winter nightlife scen ....