{"id":2,"date":"2019-08-26T06:07:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T17:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2022-08-16T15:01:33","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T02:01:33","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h2>The Most Beautiful Places In New Zealand<\/h2>\n<p>You have to see Lake Matheson&#8217;s mirror lakes to believe it. New Zealand&#8217;s Lake Matheson is known as a &#8220;must do&#8221; destination for photographers, tourists &amp; explorers. Experience the rugged landscape of New Zealand&#8217;s natural terrain, combined with the tranquility of peaceful surrounds &amp; some of the cleanest air known to man-kind. Enjoy our warm, comfortable cafe, our giftshop of Kiwiana souvenirs &amp; memorabilia.Take a moment &amp; enjoy.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tGREAT CAFE\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Breakfast, lunch and dinner, just a stones-throw from NZ&#8217;s famous mirror lakes, our inviting &amp; award winning menu features fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/matheson-cafe\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTHE CAFE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\tGREAT GIFTS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Showcasing a selection of contemporary and Kiwiana gifts, clothing, mirror lakes souvenirs, jewellery and artwork, ReflectioNZ offers high quality and affordable wares.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/reflectionz-gifts-and-gallery\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTHE GALLERY\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\tGREAT VIEWS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Winding through ancient native rainforest, the three viewing platforms offer amazing vista of Lake Matheson, the most famous of mirror lakes, with Fox Glacier and Mount Cook.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/lake-matheson-walkway\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTHE WALKWAY\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tLake Matheson &#8211; New Zealand Scenic Icon\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Lake Matheson, near Fox Glacier, is one of New Zealand&#8217;s most scenic icons, known as one of the most picturesque mirror lakes in the world. Situated on the West Coast of the South Island, in the heart of Glacier Country and Westland National Park is one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. The Lake Matheson walk is a must do attraction for all visitors to Fox Glacier &amp; Franz Josef Glacier. At the gateway to the walkway are Matheson Caf\u00e9 and ReflectioNZ Gifts and Gallery. The caf\u00e9 offers relaxed dining with stunning views and the gift store is always a favourite, offering a range of Kiwiana products, clothing and souvenirs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/lake-matheson-walkway\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMORE ABOUT THE LAKE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h2>Lake Matheson Cafe<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the best Barista-made coffee you&#8217;ll find in the South Island of New Zealand, and located just a short walk from one of the world&#8217;s most iconic mirror lakes. Enjoy the elements with comforts &amp; outstanding food, good vibes, warmth and set in one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. It&#8217;s hard to resist.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/matheson-cafe\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMORE ABOUT THE CAFE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/waffles-salmon-1-1024x768.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Grilled-Vegetable-Salad-4-1024x768.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_5897-1024x768.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakematheson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photo-10-05-22-9-05-15-AM-1024x768.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- navigation arrows -->\n\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Previous slide\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Next slide\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- pagination -->\n\t<div class=\"ti-widget ti-trip\" data-layout-id=\"13\" data-set-id=\"light-background\" data-pid=\"b5167179c03e50ec942cb\" data-pager-autoplay-timeout=\"6\" > <div class=\"ti-widget-container ti-col-4\"> <div class=\"ti-footer source-Tripadvisor\"> <div class=\"ti-row\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-s\/04\/a7\/58\/21\/bacon-chick-pea-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Matheson Cafe\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Matheson Cafe<\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star h\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-rating-text\"> <span class=\"nowrap\"><strong>1414 Tripadvisor reviews<\/strong><\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container\"> <div class=\"ti-controls\"> <div class=\"ti-next\"><\/div> <div class=\"ti-prev\"><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container-wrapper\">  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/11\/67\/9c\/34\/keithfromnz.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"KeithFromNZ\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">KeithFromNZ<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">March 2, 2022.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Friendly and bubbly manager rising above the odds<\/strong>\nStopped for coffees and pastries after a lake walk during the NZ Omicron surge. Being 2 years into the NZ stretch of the pandemic, cut-off from overseas tourism and severely reduced in staff numbers, the atmosphere was nonetheless cheerful and friendly. What a pleasure to visit! And the carrot cake and chewy cranberry & seeds biscuit were both divine.<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/0b\/56\/e8\/d4\/elyarf.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"Elyarf\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">Elyarf<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">February 21, 2022.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Awesome cafe and gift shop<\/strong>\nDefinitely eat here again when down this way. Best salad I\u2019ve had in a long while! Gorgeous views, extremely clean and wonderful gift shop.<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/1a\/f6\/f2\/11\/default-avatar-2020-23.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"Josie Tear\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">Josie Tear<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">February 20, 2022.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Great Place<\/strong>\nGot there a bit late but got a cup of coffee and a cake . Maggie was really lovely- helpful  . It's such a nice Area  - I be back but than a bit earlier  .<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/1a\/f6\/eb\/6d\/default-avatar-2020-19.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"Rae M\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">Rae M<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">January 18, 2022.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Lovely Cafe<\/strong>\nWe had a nice breakfast here before our days adventures in Fox Glacier. \nGreat views of  Mt Cook and Mt Tasman.\nA lovely cafe, cabinet food and menu available.<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/21\/53\/3c\/57\/travelpic1957.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"John Miller\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">John Miller<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">January 16, 2022.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>What great wee place hidden gem<\/strong>\nWe had breakfast here and will happily return in fact I will be back in April and stopping in probably for lunch<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/1a\/f6\/df\/99\/default-avatar-2020-40.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"D_MAkl\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">D_MAkl<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">January 15, 2022.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Nice Food<\/strong>\nFood is lovely and staff are very friendly. No wonder they got good reviews from their customers. Would recommend this to my friends.<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/03\/99\/72\/62\/baileynz2.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"Baileynz2\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">Baileynz2<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">January 14, 2022.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Wonderful view and breakfast.<\/strong>\nThe perfect location after a walk around Lake Matheson, couldn\u2019t believe how good the cafe was. Amazing breakfast and coffee. Have the mushrooms! \ud83d\ude09<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/08\/a8\/8d\/a6\/southernbelle9302.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"SouthernBelle9302\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">SouthernBelle9302<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">January 7, 2022.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Lovely location and great food<\/strong>\nWe stopped in here for breakfast and very glad we did - lovely setting with indoor and outdoor tables. Food was well priced and delicious  and service was very good.\nIf this was my local then I'd be here every morning \ud83d\ude09<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/1a\/f6\/7c\/01\/default-avatar-2020-5.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"MarknJanice\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">MarknJanice<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">December 14, 2021.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star e\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Great views, good food<\/strong>\nThis place is at the start of the Lake Matheson walk so is a logical place to have a coffee and food before or after doing the walk.\nIt has big windows to soak up the view, a modern building with an attached tourist souvenir area. This was apparently in another building nearby but was combined with the cafe because of reduced numbers due to Covid.\n\nThe coffee was great served with a good selection of food.<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Tripadvisor\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/17\/57\/ca\/b7\/caption.jpg?w=100&h=100&s=1\" alt=\"BruceFarquhar\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\">BruceFarquhar<\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">October 31, 2021.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/div> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"> <!-- R-CONTENT --><strong>Highly recommended<\/strong>\nWhat an amazing find. Off the beaten track (by only a few minutes) there is lots of parking, and a modern building with large floor to ceiling windows showcasing some of the best views in the South Island, which you can enjoy in comfort regardless of the weather while you eat.\n\nThe food is great, the service is friendly and the coffee is great. \n\nBefore or after you spend time here, you can bush-walk along an easy walking track to various points along Lake Matheson. You can walk the loop, or just out for 5 minutes and then back for your meal or coffee. \n\nThere\u2019s a photo opportunity at every turn on this bush walk but if you go in in early morning or late afternoon, the sea breeze has died down and you get the best reflections off the lake towards the snow capped mountains<!-- R-CONTENT --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  <\/div> <div class=\"ti-controls-dots\"> <div class=\"dot active\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<h2>\n\t\tWhat are you looking for?\n\t<\/h2>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Most Beautiful Places In New Zealand You have to see Lake Matheson&#8217;s mirror lakes to believe it. New Zealand&#8217;s Lake Matheson is known as a &#8220;must do&#8221; destination for photographers, tourists &amp; explorers. 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