Matheson Cafe
Matheson Café
A scenic café at the start of the Lake Matheson track, with a terrace facing Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. It's the top choice before or after walking around Lake Matheson.
Located at the Lake Matheson track entrance about 5 km outside Fox Glacier village, this highly rated café in the glacier area has seats and a terrace with direct views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. The breakfast and lunch menus change with the seasons. Diners mention eggs Benedict with salmon, zucchini and corn fritters, venison burgers, seafood chowder, and the Matheson poke bowl. The counter offers house-made sandwiches, cakes, and salads. Dinner is served only during the peak midsummer season. The best plan is to walk the Lake Matheson reflection track early in the morning and then have breakfast here. About NZ$25–40 per person. There is a gift shop next door, and it is reached by car.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 8:00/8:30–15:00; dinner only in the midsummer peak season
Nearby sights
- Lake Matheson
- Minnehaha Walk
- Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o Tuawe
- Gillespies Beach
- Alex Knob Track
- Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
- Peters Pool
- Roberts Point Track