655413 Sun Sep 27 20:48:38 -0700 2009 3 37 Australia/New Zealand 0 5063027 A friend and I are doing a whirlwind trip of the South Island during the middle of December. I need some good tips on restaurants in the following cities: Wellington Nelson Hokitika (or surrounding area) Queenstown. Expense isn't a consideration. Just quality. Sun Sep 27 20:48:38 -0700 2009 85868 jpdanart 1 5065293 Change in itinerary. Need restaurants in Christchurch, Queenstown, and Dunedin Mon Sep 28 17:12:05 -0700 2009 5063027 85868 jpdanart 2 5078854 Definitely in Christchurch try Restaurant Schwass on Ferry Road for gutsy and honest food from a dedicated chef. Also the Twisted Hop has excellent brews and well priced and good food Sun Oct 04 17:39:48 -0700 2009 5065293 191497 higgy 2 5088602 jpdanart: I had a great meal at Cook 'N With Gas in Christchurch--hokey name but great food. I'll be looking for good meals in Queenstown and Dunedin in January so I hope you report back. Thu Oct 08 10:39:08 -0700 2009 5065293 73034 ChemWork