Jack Rabbit
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Jack Rabbit
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Lake Tekapo  ·  New Zealand

Café·Bar·Restaurant

We believe great food starts with great ingredients and is best enjoyed without fuss.
Our menus follow the seasons: Fresh, simple, and satisfying by day, and a little more indulgent by night. Expect slow-cooked dishes, bold flavours, and plates designed to bring people together. Good food. Good company. No fuss. Right on the lake.

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When we’re open

Opening Hours

Café & Lunch

Breakfast7:30 am – 2:30 pm daily
Lunch11:30 am – 2:30 pm daily

Open every day. Walk-ins welcome.

Drinks & Dinner

Monday & TuesdayClosed
Wednesday – Sundayfrom 5:00 pm

Full bar available all evening. Walk-ins welcome.

Dinner Wednesday – Sunday from 5pm  ·  Walk-ins welcome

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7:30 am – 2:30 pm  ·  Every day

Café Menu

Breakfast

Beef Cheek Benedict28
Potato herb rösti topped with braised beef cheek, wilted baby spinach, pea feather, poached egg & hollandaise sauce
Hunters Breakfast29
Streaky bacon, NZ venison sausage, grilled herb tomato, roasted potato, baby spinach, baked beans, 2 x free range eggs your way & toasted sourdough
Smoked Salmon Royale28
Toasted sourdough, whipped feta, soft egg omelette, NZ smoked salmon, avocado, rocket & confit tomato
Gatherers Breakfast29
Halloumi, field mushroom, spinach, roasted herb tomato, sauteed potato, spinach & pea puree, hummus, sesame seed, 2 x free range eggs your way, toasted sourdough
JR’s Granola19
Maple-toasted oats, almonds, coconut, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, sultana, raisins, with coconut yoghurt & berry compote

Lunch

Beef Brisket Burger28
Brioche bun, slow-cooked brisket, aged cheddar, rocket, horseradish cream, mustard, mayonnaise, pickles & fries
Seafood Chowder29
Creamy chowder with smoked Hoki, mussels, prawn, clam & squid, served with toasted sourdough
Loaded Lamb Fries24
Pulled lamb shoulder, tomato, pickled red onion, feta & herb crumble, mint yoghurt
Chicken Caesar Salad26
Smoked chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, poached egg, croutons & JR’s Caesar dressing

Sides

Seasonal Salad12
Seasoned Wedges12
Truffle Fries14
Streaky Bacon8
Free Range Eggs6
Baked Beans5
Toasted Sourdough6

Please ask our team for daily specials and vegan options
Please let our staff know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements

Open from 5:00 pm – Late  ·  Wednesday to Sunday

Restaurant Menu

Starters

Charred Eggplant Tartare22
Charred eggplant, crème fraiche, Windsor blue cheese, lemon & olive oil, served with toasted ciabatta
Mussel Escabeche24
Warmed marinated mussels, smoked paprika, citrus & herb oil, warmed ciabatta crisps
Venison Carpaccio26
Thinly sliced wild NZ venison, lemon, olive oil, fried capers, pine nuts, rocket & parmesan

Sides

Steamed Vegetables12
Roast Vegetables12
Truffle Fries14
Mashed Potato11

Dessert

Sticky Date Pudding15
Caramel sauce & vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate Torte15
Berry compote & vanilla bean ice cream
Apple Crumble Tart15
Crème Anglaise & vanilla bean ice cream

Mains

Braised Beef Brisket39
55-day aged NZ point end brisket, baby carrots, green beans, mashed potato & red wine jus
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder42
Aged NZ lamb shoulder, roast vegetables, fondant potato & rosemary jus
Seafood Chowder38
NZ king salmon, creamy mussel, prawn, clam, squid, potato, carrot & kumara chowder, toasted sourdough
Pan Fried Chicken Escalope36
Free range chicken breast, parmesan, spring onion & chive risotto, broccolini, lemon beurre blanc
Mushroom & Walnut Pappardelle35
Creamy white wine & parsley sauce with seasonal wild mushrooms, roasted walnut & truffle oil

Please ask our team for daily specials and vegan options
Please let our staff know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements

Full bar

Drinks Menu

Tap Beer
Asahi14/10
BRB Hazy Pale Ale14/10
BRB Pilsner14/10
Jack’s Lager12/10
Beer & Cider
Corona12
Peroni12
Heineken11
BRB APA 6% 330ml Can13
Monteiths Black13
Somersby Apple Cider12
Somersby Blackberry12
Speights Gold Medal10
Speights Ultra11
Steinlager Light 2.5%10
Monteiths Alc. Ginger Beer12
Peroni 0%10
Bubbles
Canti Prosecco 200ml17
Canti Prosecco Rosé 200ml17
Willowglen Brut Cuvée11
Soft Drinks
Coke 330ml5
Coke Zero 330ml5
Sprite 330ml5
Bundaberg Ginger Beer7.5
Schweppes Soda 250ml5
Schweppes Tonic 250ml5
Schweppes Dry Ginger Ale 250ml5
Red Bull7
LLB (Lemon Lime Bitters)6.5
Phoenix Apple Juice7.5
Phoenix Orange & Mango7.5
Juice by glass5

(orange / pineapple / cranberry / tomato)

White / Rosé
Fickle Mistress Pinot Gris14/70
Fickle Mistress Chardonnay14/70
Fickle Mistress Sav Blanc14/70
Fickle Mistress Rosé14/70
Maori Point Pinot Gris18/75
Maori Point Chardonnay18/75
Maori Point Rosé18/75
Brennan Estate Chard95
Amisfield 2025 Pinot Gris16/85
Amisfield Chenin Blanc113
Red
Misfits Pinot Noir14/70
19 Crimes Malbec15/65
Pepperjack Cab Sauv19/90
Maori Point Pinot Noir20/90
B2 Pinot Noir85
Aperitif & Liqueur
Campari12
Aperol12
Triple Sec11
Southern Comfort10
Tia Maria10
Baileys11
Fireball12
Malibu11
Jager13
Kahlua11
Cocktails
Jack’s Punch22
Bacardi, Spiced Dark rum, Aperol, lime juice, pineapple & orange juice
Hare of the Dog22
Vodka, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Tobasco, S&P, tomato juice
Bunny I’m Home22
Gin, Crème de Cassis, lemon juice, simple syrup
Hare Raiser24
Rye Bourbon, Dry Vermouth, Aperol
Fluffle Bunny22
Gin, lime juice, cream, pineapple, orange juice, agave syrup, chocolate sprinkle
Down the Rabbit Hole23
Coruba dark rum, Bacardi, Aperol, lime, pineapple, orange juice

Chat with our Bar Team & find yourself a new pour!

Gin
House10
Hendricks14.5
The Botanist15
Tanqueray15
Bourbon & Whisky
House10
Evan Williams Black13
Old Forrester15
Woodford Reserve14
Jamesons13
Johnnie Walker Black14
Glenmorangie18
Talisker 10yo22
Bowmore25
Glenallachie27
Woodford Rye15
Rum
House10
Appleton Estate13
Bacardi Spiced12.5
Brugal Anejo13
Tequila
House10
Herradura Plata19
Herradura Anejo22
Vodka
House10
Grey Goose15

Spirit w/ mixer +4
(Excludes Red Bull & Ginger Beer)

Enjoy simplicity at its best

Coffee Menu

Coffee

All double shot

Flat White5.5
Latte5.5
Cappuccino5.5
Mochaccino6
Long / Short Black5
Macchiato5
Piccolo Latte5
Americano5.5
Alternative
Chai Latte5.5
Dirty Chai Latte6
Matcha Latte5.5
Turmeric Latte5.5
Hot Chocolate5.5
Kids Hot Choco4
Fluffy2.5
Tea
English Breakfast4.5 / 7
Earl Grey4.5 / 7
Pure Green5 / 7
Chamomile4.5 / 7
Peppermint & Cinnamon4.5 / 7

For 2: $7

Iced

One size — $6.50

Latte6.5
Americano6.5
Mocha6.5
Chocolate6.5
Chai6.5
Matcha6.5
Extras
Soy / Oat / Almond / Coconut Milk+1.20
Decaf+1
Extra Shot+1
Syrup (Caramel / Vanilla / Hazelnut)+1
Add Cream+1
Takeaway Cup+0.50
Private Events & Groups

Hosting a special occasion?

We welcome group bookings, private functions and events year‑round. With a spacious venue and iconic views over Lake Tekapo, Jack Rabbit is the perfect setting for any celebration.

There’s always something going on — follow us on social media to see what’s coming up next.

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Private Functions
Group Bookings
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Stunning Lake & Mountain Views
Jack Rabbit deck with lake and mountain views
Reservations

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Dinner runs Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm.
Closed Monday & Tuesday evenings.

Walk-ins Welcome

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Address
2–4 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo
Inside the Godley Hotel
Phone
+64 (0)3 680 6848
Website
jackrabbit.nz
Instagram
@jackrabbittekapo
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Jack Rabbit Lake Tekapo
Hours
Café & Lunch: daily 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
Drinks & Dinner: Wed – Sun from 5:00 pm
Mon & Tue evenings: closed

2–4 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo

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