Tuatara Backpackers in Invercargill City Menu

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Muesli (v) $10.00
- Toasted muesli served with a fresh fruit and yoghurt
English Muffin with Jam $4.00
Eggs on Toast (g.f) $8.50
- Eggs on toast cooked to your liking (poached, scrambled or fried) served on toasted ciabatta bread(add bacon or salmon $4.00)
Eggs Benedict (g,f) $17.50
- Two poached eggs on an English muffin with homemade hollandaise and your choice of salmon, spinach, ham or bacon
Tuatara Ultimate Breakfast (GF,v) $19.00
- Farmer bacon, eggs, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, sausage, hash browns served on toasted ciabatta bread (half $13.00)
Uncle Sam's Pancake Stack (v) $16.00
- Fluffy goodness drowned in maple syrup with your choice of; bacon & banana, fresh fruit & ice cream, or berries & cream (half $10.50)
Corn Fritters (v) $12.00
- Served with fresh salad goodness and topped with homemade aioli dressing (add salmon $4.00 add bacon $4.00 add portabello mushrooms $3.00)
Classic B.L.T (g.f) $16.00
- Toasted Foccacia bread packed full of bacon, lettuce, tomato & relish
Open Steak Sandwich (g.f) $18.00
- Juicy rib eye steak served with an egg, fresh salad and smoky bbq sauce
Chicken Sandwich (g.f) $17.00
- Toasted focaccia with grilled smoked chicken, fresh salad and brie cheese finished with Tuatara-made aioli dressing
Tuatara Wilderness Salad (v) (g.f) $17.00
- Salads made with generous helpings of leafy salad greens with your choice of; marinated beef, chicken and bacon, or grilled tofu
Blue Cod $18.00
- Straight from the southern waters fresh to your plate. Beer battered blue cod served with salad greens and beer battered fries
Cheese & Bacon Wedges $15.00
- Double helping of seasoned wedges with lashings of melted cheese, crispy bacon pieces, crispy bacon pieces & topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Chefs Special
- Please check with our friendly staff for today's chefs' special

Bowl of beer battered fries $7.00
Wedges $9.00
Hash Browns $4.00
Roasted Tomatoes $3.00
Bowl of Salad Greens $6.50
Extra Egg $1.50
Jug of Gravy $2.50
Aioli $2.50
Bacon $4.00
Mushrooms $3.00
Side of Salad Greens $4.00
Extra Cheese $2.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Red curry (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Vietnamese spicy fried noodle with basil ( V ) $13.00
- flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and our spicy paste. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Guri puffs (4) $6.00
- sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
(available in certain meals) $14.50
Served with steamed jasmine rice our salads are served warm and are mainly meat based. Vegetables are used sparingly and the salads are dressed with very light tasty sauces.
Cashews and tempura battered chicken $12.50
- sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
Cashew nut stir fry ( V ) * $12.50
- an abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Spicy fried rice (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu

Eton Mess $11.50
- This English dessert is a scrumptious, indulgent, sticky mess of crunchy meringue, tart berries, zingy lemon and rich sweet cream served over vanilla bean ice cream and garnished with homemade biscotti.
Salt n Pepper Squid $14.90
- Tender, crispy squid, dusted in salt and cracked black pepper and flash fried. Served with a salad garnish and a refreshing Thai-style dipping sauce.
Pulled Pork Ravioli $15.50
- Ravioli stuffed with pulled pork infused with Asian flavours, cooked with nut brown butter and pine nuts. Finished with balsamic reduction, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese.
Beer-battered Sweet Breads $14.90
- Lamb sweet breads seasoned with a mild spice rub and then coated with our beer batter and served with a sweet plum and berry dipping sauce.
Sweet Kumara Pancakes $16.90
- Orange Kumara turned into batter, pan seared and served with toasted almonds, honey, topped with natural yoghurt.
Seafood Salad $26.90
- A selection of pan seared scallops, prawns, smoked salmon and roast gourmet potatoes, tossed with mixed salad greens and finished with our homemade aioli dressing. Very tasty.
Lime and Lemongrass Crème Brulee $11.50
- A novel take on a classic. Exceptional fresh flavours to finish your meal, but be warned you will be left wanting more. Finished with a little chantilly cream inside a brandy snap basket.
French Toast $16.90
- Homemade bread, sliced and dipped in our flavoured egg batter then pan grilled and topped with salty bacon, grilled banana and creme fraiche.

Crumbed chicken and chips with salad $12.00
Port wine jus $5.00
Two beef and cheese tacos $10.00
Cauliflower soup with beetroot chips and ciabatta $12.50
250 gram Dry Aged Rib-eye cooked to your liking and served with your choice of 3 sides and a sauce $32.00
Hot smoked stewart Island salmon salad with pickled baby beets, horseradish cream and micro greens $16.00
Panko onion rings $7.00
Kids platter with your choice of one kids meal, traffic light drink and Grille slice $15.00

Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
- A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
Georgie Pie Bacon 'N' Egg N/A
- Meet the new Georgie Pie® Bacon 'N’ Egg. It’s the best of breakfast, baked fresh in a pie, and available all day.
Mayonnaise N/A
- Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal.
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
Massive McMuffin® N/A
- When one McMuffin® is not enough. Our Massive McMuffin® has a rasher of bacon, a freshly cracked egg, a slice of cheese, two sausage patties with ketchup on a hot toasted English Muffin.
The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy N/A
- Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks.

Bacon $7.00
-Large $18.50
Caesar Salad (GF) $19.00
- Garden fresh salad leaves, anchovies, bacon lardons, flaked parmesan and soft boiled eggs with garlic dressing and toasted foccacia bread.
Soup (GF) $12
- Freshly prepared seasonal ingredients, served with toasted ciabatta
Vegetarian Stack (GF) $17
- Roasted mushroom, sticky sweet potato, red pepper, tomato , Spanish onion, courgette and feta with spinach and fresh pesto.
Wedges $9.50
Seafood Chowder $15.50
- Smoked local fish, mussels, capers,lemon and thyme with toasted ciabatta.
Bacon & Eggs $17.90
- Poached, scrambled or fried with honey cured belly bacon resting on wilted spinach & toasted ciabatta.

HOT CAKES
- Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
- Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time
ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
MORNING KICK-START
- The breakfast that’s perfect if you’re on the go and need a quick fix. One Bacon and Egg Muffin, one Cheeseburger, and one small Hash Bites will kick-start your morning the delicious way. Plus, add any regular hot drink for just $1.50
DOUBLE WHOPPER
- How could you possibly improve the WHOPPER®? Make it bigger! Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
- Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants

Prawn Vindaloo $17.90
- Dices of chicken/lamb/prawns cooked with fiery red hot curry sauce. A Goan specialty.
Onion Bhajees $6.90
- Crispy onion fritters - a Bombay specialty!
Kachumber Salad $6.50
- Diced onion, cucumber, carrots and tomatoes mixed with tangy spices
Hot Mixed Pickle Mango Chutney $3.00
Tandoori Fish Tikka (4 Pieces) $13.90
- Fillet of fish marinated in homemade spices, yoghurt and mustard oil and char grilled to perfection. A house speciality.
Lamb Samosa (2 Samosas) $6.00
- Tender lamb mince and peas encased in a crisp pastry
Cheese and Garlic Naan $5.00
- Stuffed and freshly grated cheese and topped with garlic and butter
Tandoori Mushrooms $11.90
- Button musroom char grilled to perfection with selected spices, onion, green pepper and tomato

Chef’s Ice Cream of the Day Trio $11.50
- Selection of different Ice Creams bursting with flavour & made fresh daily by our Chef.
Side Salad $5.90
- Leafy Green Salad drizzled with our own Olive Oil & Fresh Herb Vinaigrette.
Caramelised Onion & Sheep Cheese Tartlet $17.80
- Pastry Tartlet filled with a duo of Caramelised Onions infused with a hint of Chilli & sliced Olives, sprinkled with locally made Blue River Sheep’s Feta. Accompanied by Beetroot Chutney & fresh Salad Greens.
Scallops $19.90
- Large Scallops with their Roe on are flash pan-seared & drizzled with Lemon, Lime & Saffron Butter. Served on Potato Pom-Poms accompanied by a Leafy Green Side Salad. Entrée
Freshly Made Pina-Colada Waffles $11.80
- Coconut Waffles made to order, topped with Pineapple Salsa-infused with a dash of Rum & accompanied by whipped Cream.
Bread & Spreads $13.60
- Freshly Baked Bread of the day with Chef’s homemade Spreads.1-2 people
Fresh Bluff Oysters $26.90
- Available three different ways, Natural, Beer Battered or ‘The Elegance Speciality’ – natural topped with Lemon & Lime Crème Fraîche ½ Dozen
Ice Cream Sundae $9.90
- Vanilla Ice Cream with a choice of topping; Caramel, Chocolate, Raspberry or Strawberry.

Warm Crepes $11.90
- Tempting and light - summer fruits wrapped in warm crepes, drizzled with maple syrup and served with fresh cream and vanilla ice-cream
Creamy Chicken Pasta $22.00 / $27.00
- Sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, spanish onion and roast pumpkin tossed with fresh penne pasta, finished with a sweet chilli cream sauce and parmesan cheese
First Cheesecake $13.50
- Today's chef's choice with fresh cream and vanilla ice-cream
First Breads $12.50
- A combination of fresh breads, served with todays dip and garlic butter. Gluten free available on request $15.50
Salmon $30.00
- Salmon served with a caper and potato croquette, sauteed spinach and peppers finished with a hollandaise
First's Famous Seafood Chowder $15.50 / $21.00
- First's own famous chowder served with warm bread and garlic butter.
Garlic Bread $8.50
- Served warm with garlic and herb butter.
Soup of the Day $12.50 / $20.00
- Today's chefs choice served with warm bread and garlic butter.

One choice of the above served with a choice of two Salads & Chips
Cheesecake of the Day
Pavlova
3 x Pork Strips $15.90
Blue Cod, Salad & Fries (when available) $21.00
Cheeseburger & Chips
Ice-cream Sundae
Shrimp Cocktail $6.50

Risotto (GFA) (V) $20.90
- Roast Pumpkin, Pinenut and spinach risotto garnished with crunchy parmesan and Basil Crumb.
Kumara and Bacon Salad $23.90
- Grilled bacon with warm roasted kumara tossed through seasonal salad greens, pumpkinseeds and cashew nuts finished off with Jagz homemade aioli
Garlic Loaf $9.90
- Warm toasted loaf topped with garlic herb butter
Lambs Fry $18.90
- Seared lambs fry with bacon in rich onion gravy served on kumara mash.
-Add Chicken $26.90
Jagz Fried Chicken $26.90
- Jagz special recipe fried chicken with homemade wedges and summer slaw served sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
Seafood Chowder R $17.90 / L$21.90
- Jagz own recipe of succulent seafood in a thick creamy chowder served with warm bread and garlic butte
-Add Bacon $23.90

CREAMY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS $16.00
- on grain toast (add bacon $3.00)
MOUSETRAPS $4.90
MUFFINS SAVOURY OR SWEET $4.50
SAVOURIES $1.50
CHEESE ROLLS $2.50
SCONES SAVOURY OR SWEET $4.50
TOASTED BAGEL $8.50
- cream cheese and salmon
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
- poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce bacon or vegetarian

HOMEMADE SOUP $2.70
- vegetable or chicken corn small
HOT DISH OF THE DAY $6.60
- large 475ml
TOASTED SANDWICHES $4.10
- cheese ham tomato, onion, pineapple 2 fillings(extra filling $0.50)
BLT $5.00
- bacon lettuce tomato on toasted bread
CHICKEN CHILI BEAN BURRITO $4.20
BAKED POTATOES WITH EVERYTHING $7.60
BAKED POTATOES ON OWN $4.00
BACON BUTTY $3.50
- buttered bread hot bacon relish

Chicken Katsu Californian N/A
Prawn N/A
Salmon and Cream Cheese N/A
Salmon Nigiri N/A
Chicken Katsu N/A
Tuna Californian N/A
Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Californian N/A
Carrot, Capsicum and Tomago Onigiri N/A

Onion N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Veggie Patty N/A
Ranch N/A
Subway Club N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
Cheddar N/A

Tuatara Backpackers

Southland Region > Invercargill City > Tuatara Backpackers

Address

30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill, Southland, 9810, New Zealand

Phone

+64 3-214 0954

Email

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Opened hours

Monday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Tuesday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Wednesday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Thursday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Friday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Saturday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Sunday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM