Matua Dining“Cuisine is about things tasting like themselves” Curnonsky True cuisine is only possible with the freshest and best ingredients. Many of these ingredients grow on site and combine with the freshest best quality local produce for dining sensations. “Simplicity is a sign of perfection” Curnonsky The food style is simple and fresh based loosely on French favourites with a personal New Zealand twist. You can expect combinations of intense and subtle flavours that match beautifully with wines from Hemingway Fine Wines. Brian and Dean discuss our menu and make wine recommendations based on their years of experience and understanding of your desire to experience something truly unique when it comes to matching fine wine and great food. Any sauces are an accessory not the main event. The Sweet Briar merino cross lamb rack, Mountain River Venison, Havoc Farm pork, Akaroa Salmon and angus beef show case the best of New Zealand pastoral and aquatic farming. Our own fresh fruit, vegetable, nuts, herbs, and free range eggs combine with the best the South Island has to offer to produce taste sensations that have wowed many. Meals can be almost anything you can think of from casual café style platters with home made fresh bread, 3 course dinners, 5 course silver service dinners with French champagne and fine wines or other combinations. We can cater to most dietary requirements. Please just check with us first by calling +64 3 304 8946 |
Matua Gardens Retreat is a boutique, 5 star retreat overlooking Robinsons Bay, Akaroa Harbour.
Offering an inspired combination of luxury accommodation, massage and natural therapies, beautiful fresh food and fabulous scenery it is a haven from the world where you will find “genuine Kiwi hospitality with European standards and flair”. The welcome is warm and friendly, the service discreet and with only one guest suite with private lounge, your privacy is guaranteed.
Any attempt to capture in words the essence of Matua Gardens Retreat is to merely touch upon an atmosphere and setting that only the experience can truly elucidate.
Hosts Sue & Richard create beautiful experiences based on nourishing traditions. By combining options from the dining, spa and preference menus, every guest experiences Matua Gardens Retreat in a unique way.
The suite is semi-self contained and can be fully catered if required. The tariff includes a beautiful breakfast and a range of snacks and beverages.
