Sustainable Gastronomy
Every day, we honour the land, the waters and the people who care for them — through the food we serve at Te Karaka Lodge.
To celebrate, our chef created a dish that speaks to Aotearoa’s rich, natural pantry and our commitment to sustainable cooking.
🐟 Mānuka-smoked kawawai croquetta – line-caught only. This helps to maintain healthy fish populations and was smoked with native manuka, reducing the need for imported smoked wood.
🌿 Kawakawa mayo – native and body healing
🌱 Watercress & parsnip – sourced seasonally, and grown with care
🔥 Smoked parsnip purée & parsnip crisp – zero-waste, full of flavour
At Te Karaka Lodge, every dish is a reflection of manaakitanga — caring for our guests and our environment!