Ruapehu Destinations

The Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station

Hidden in the heart of Te Ika-a-Māui is a restaurant with 10 seats. Positioned in an outdoor enthusiast’s playground, the experience starts with a safari. The tasting menu comprises 10 courses, mainly farmed, foraged or grown on or around the station. A true wildlife adventure.

4265 Oio Rd, Whakahoro Retaruke, Ōwhango /
07 895 6276 /
thechefstable.co.nz

We’d love to know about your favourite spots.
Send your Cuisine Destination restaurant nominations to editorial@cuisine.co.nz

EXPLORE MORE HERE

Cuisine Good Food Guide Hatted Restaurants

Resilience, innovation and exceptional dining experiences are the hallmarks of this past year’s Cuisine Good Food Awards, with a commitment to excellence within the New Zealand hospitality industry.

Read More

Cuisine Good Food Guide Category Winners

Discover the best restaurants, chefs and innovators of the year across New Zealand’s culinary scene. From Restaurant of the Year to Regional, Metropolitan and Rising Talent, meet the award-winners shaping the future of dining out.

Read More

Cuisine Good Food Guide Destinations

Start planning your best-ever culinary adventures with Cuisine’s Good Food Guide Destinations. From casual to high-end global tastes to wineries that deliver a great menu or favourites we return to again and again, you are guaranteed a deliciously good time.

Read More

With special thanks to all our 2023 partners