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

Roti & peanut sauce $6.50
Larb chicken salad (GF ) $12.50
- minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
Served with steamed jasmine rice curries come to you at a mild spiciness, by making it milder you are also making it less flavoursome. If you want it hotter, please let your wait staff know.
Beef salad (GF ) $12.50
- wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or beef
Oyster sauce stir fry ( V )* $12.50
- fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
-Two shanks $22.00
Combination $12.50
- combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs
Green curry (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- the finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu

Chicken Sandwich on Sourdough $20.90
- Buttered and toasted sourdough on bread with a creamy garlic aioli. Served with grilled chicken, bacon, sweet tomato, cucumber, cottage cheese, salad greens and fries.
Prawn & Pappardelle Pasta $29.00
- Pappardelle pasta with prawn cutlets in a creamy roast garlic, lime and dill sauce topped with parmesan cheese, caramelised lemon, freshly chopped Italian parsley and garnished seared tomatoes.
Malted Butterscotch Ice Cream Trio $11.50
- A classic dessert for all ages with a little twist!!! Three delicious ice cream flavours served on a homemade vanilla biscuit basket topped with malted butterscotch sauce, Chantilly cream and nut brittle.
Kapiti Ramara Salad $17.50
- Crumbed pieces of Kapiti's award winning Ramara cheese, fried and served with a seasonal fruit and rocket salad, drizzled with sweet honey and beetroot dressing, surrounded by a herb oil and balsamic reduction.
Smoked Chicken and Asparagus Risotto $22.90
- Our house smoked chicken pan seared with a creamy saffron and asparagus risotto. Topped with some freshly ground cracked pepper and goat's feta cheese.
Prosciutto Wrapped Leg of Hare $35.90
- Wild hare from the Milford Sounds - this dish is absolutely delicious. A tender leg full of flavour that is wrapped with prosciutto and then slowly braised. Served with 'melt in the mouth' blue cheese dumplings, creamy artichoke and parmesan cheese risotto and red wine and mushroom ragout.
Chevon Goat Loin $32.90
- From the heart of Central Otago and mountainous region of New Zealand, Shingle Creek Chevon is bred to produce top quality, tender, juicy flavourful meats. Rich in protein, low in fat and cholesterol. This is Boer goat, originally a breed from South Africa. A backstrap loin rubbed with Moroccan spice and grilled to medium rare. Served with a fruity warm pearl barley base and topped with a tzatziki sauce.
Denver Leg Venison $35.50
- 200g of prime Denver Leg cooked rare to medium rare and served on pressed kumara bake, wilted spinach, Portobello mushroom and chocolate jus.

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.
Oreo® Cookies McFlurry® N/A
- For a delicious mouthful of crunchy biscuit pieces blended into creamy soft serve, try the Oreo® Cookie McFlurry.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 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.
Hot Fudge Sundae N/A
- It's a delicious delight. Fluffy soft-serve made with milk drenched in gooey hot fudge.
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.
Massive McMuffin® Hunger Buster N/A
- For a day full of massive missions, there’s no better start than a Massive McMuffin, a Bacon & Egg McMuffin®, a hash brown and a small hot chocolate.
Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
Strawberries & Cream Flavour Frappé N/A
- A delicious Starwberries & Cream flavour Frappé, topped with irresistible whipped cream and a yummy strawberry drizzle.

Vegetables $7.50
Pizza $18
- Individual, baked on a Naan bread base. Gourmet toppings, daily specials with fries and salad.
Mushroom & Apple Cider Risotto
- Mixed wild mushrooms, fresh thyme and apple cider with spinach and creamy arborio rice, topped with shaved parmesan.
Portobello Mushrooms (GF) $17.50
- Seasoned & roasted with olive oil, brie. Topped with tomato, coriander & capsicum salsa, served on toasted ciabatta.
Breads and Spreads $12
- Roast garlic whipped butter, with in house spreads.
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.
Chicken Salad (GF) $22.50
- Tender breast strips, crisp honey belly bacon, fresh salad, avocado, brie, cashew nuts, plum salsa and aioli.
Chicken Ciabatta Stack (GF) $21.00
- Grilled apple cider marinated chicken breast layered over tossed ciabatta with rocket, fetta and tomato. Apricot,pomegranate and molasses chutney.

Tavern Pork Bangers & Mash $22.90
- 3 pork sausages served on mash with minted green peas topped off with an onion sage gravy.
Bowl Vegetables with Hollandaise Sauce $8.90
Ham Steak $26.90
- The old classic meal grilled ham with beer battered fries, grilled pineapple and side of gravy.
Mediterranean Prawn Salad (cold) $29.90
- 6 garlic and sweet chilli prawn cutlets over salad mix with olives, fetta, red onions, sun dried tomatoes with aioli and balsamic dressing.
Seafood Fettuccine $32.90
- A variety of seafood in creamy garlic sauce with mushrooms, capsicums and julienne vegetables on fettuccine pasta. Side of parmesan.
Chicken Fettuccine $29.90
- Chicken pieces sautéed with mushroom, ham, julienne vegetables, capsicum, cream, cheese and garlic on fettuccine pasta. Side of parmesan.
Mussels and Prawn Cutlets $37.00
- 500gm Greenshell mussels and 6 prawn cutlets in a Thai green curry and coriander sauce. Served with a side of mashed potato or steamed rice and a green salad.
Bowl of Beer Battered Fries $8.90

CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
- The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
CHICKEN BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
CHICKEN BIG FEED
- Enjoy a BK Chicken with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
- The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
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.
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
BACON & EGG MUFFIN
- Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
CREAMY MAYO CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our Creamy Mayo Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.

Chicken, Cheese and Chilli Kucha $6.50
- Stuffed with chicken, cheese, green chilli, herbs and spices
Baby Corn Palak $15.90
- Baby corn and spinach
Onion Bhajees $6.90
- Crispy onion fritters - a Bombay specialty!
Boti Kebab (5 Pieces) $10.90
- Tender cubes of premium lamb seasoned in a marinade of fresh ginger, lemon and yoghurt & char grilled
Prawn Jalfrezi $17.90
- Prawns/ strips of chickenmarinated with freshly ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions and green pepper.
Cheese and Garlic Naan $5.00
- Stuffed and freshly grated cheese and topped with garlic and butter
Steamed Basmati Rice $3.00
Paneer Paratha $4.90
- Whole wheat bread stuffed with grated home-made cheese lightly spiced.

Garlic Bread $10.50
- Freshly Baked Bread spread with creamy Garlic Butter then toasted under a hot grill. A Southland tradition.
Selection of New Zealand Cheese $24.50
- Two Cheeses
After-Dinner Mint Dom Pedro $11.50
- The ultimate Dessert Cocktail. Crème De Menthe & De Cacao blended with Ice Cream. Served with a drizzle of Dark Chocolate Sauce & sprinkled with extra Chocolate.
Parma Ham Courgette $5.90
- Fresh Courgette wrapped in Italian Prosciutto Di Parma Ham & oven baked.
Pork Belly $34.80
- Pork Belly slowly baked in a broth of Apple Cider, Garlic & freshly picked Lemon Thyme. Presented on a bed of Buttery Potato Mash & accompanied by Crunchy Pork Crackling, Balsamic Red Cabbage & Steamed Broccoli. Drizzled with Jus made from the Roasting Pan Juices.
Chocolate Delight $12.90
- For the Chocolate Lovers; rich, baked to order, individual Chocolate Cake served with Mascarpone Cream & Berry Puree.
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.
Roasted Fillet of Pork $34.90
- Oven roasted Pork Fillet filled with Sage & Onion Stuffing, accompanied by our Roasted Nectarine & Pear Relish & crunchy Pork Crackling. Served with Buttery Potato Mash & oven baked fresh Courgette wrapped in Italian Prosciutto Di Parma Ham.

Squid $18.50
- Salt, pepper and chilli flake squid with basil aioli and tomato chilli jam with salad greens
Southern Sushi $2.20
- Traditional cheeserolls
Open Steak Sandwich $26.50
- Open steak sandwich with lettuce, tomato, local smoked brie, a fried egg, red onion chutney, steak fries and garlic aioli
Curry $25.50
- EAT style curry served with flat bread, labne and chutney - refer to blackboard for today's creation
Prawns $19.50
- Chilli and garlic panfried prawn cutlets with green salad
Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Smoked salmon scrambled eggs with sour cream and chive on EAT toast.
Eggs Benedict (GFA) $19.50
- Eggs Benedict ham off the bone or smoked salmon served hot, served on grilled EAT bread with two poached eggs, mustard hollandaise and tomato chilli jam with a little salsa
house made chicken liver and green peppercorn pate $16.50
- served with chutney, flatbread and cornichons

Warm Ciabatta Loaf Served with Garlic Butter $9.50
Molly's Legacy Sizzler, 250g Ribeye, Topped with Swiss Cheese, Onions, Mushrooms and Tomato, On a HOT plate Served with Salad and Fries GF $37.00
Grilled Stewert Island Salmon Fillet on Rosemary Rock Salted potato Wedges, with Grilled Prawns & Citrus Lemon Hollandaise Sauce GF $32.00
Lemon Meringue Pie with Passionfruit Mascarpone & Vanilla Ice Cream $13.00
Raspberry Brule with Sugared Shortbread Sticks $13.00
Butter Chicken with Steamed Rice, Naan Bread & Minted Yoghurt $28.00
House Baked Breads and Spreads ( Enough for 1-2) $14.50
Rich Chocolate Torte with Berry Compote, Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Ice Cream and Pistachio Nut Cream GF $13.00

Omelette $13.90
- Three egg omelette, with onions, mushrooms and cheese served with toast.
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
Mushrooms $2.50
Lamb Shank $30.00
- Slowly braised lamb shanks with a plum and oranges served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Chicken Cannelloni $22.00
- A creamy mixture of chicken, spanish onion, red pepper and a hint of chilli wrapped in fresh pasta and served with mixed salad and drizzled with aioli
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's Famous Seafood Chowder $15.50 / $21.00
- First's own famous chowder served with warm bread and garlic butter.
Antipasto Platter (to share) $33.00
- A selection of tasty morsels including salami, ham, First smoked salmon, a selection of Puhoi and Blue River cheeses, sundried tomatoes, pickled onions, gherkins, chutney, today's dip, breads, crackers and more

200gm Rump Steak
400gm Rump Steak $21.50
Minted Lamb $16.50
Cheesecake of the Day
3 x Chicken Kebabs $15.50
Weekly specials
Vegetarian Meal $12.00
Which includes their choice of one of the above Children’s Meals, plus a Drink & an Ice-cream Sundae

Roasted Beetroot & Feta Salad (GF) (V) $22.90
- Roasted beetroot tossed with roast potatoes, spinach, green beans and toasted walnuts finished with feta and house vinaigrette.
Pasta $23.90
- Smoked Ham, button mushrooms and peas tossed through pappardelle pasta with creamy white wine sauce, finished with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Steak Sandwich $28.90
- 200gm ribeye steak cooked to your liking, on toasted sour dough with lettuce, tomato and beetroot topped with caramelised onions and a fried egg served with fries
Risotto (GFA) (V) $20.90
- Roast Pumpkin, Pinenut and spinach risotto garnished with crunchy parmesan and Basil Crumb.
Fish and Chips $26.90
- Fresh southern fish beer battered served with thick cut fries, a fresh garden salad and homemade tartare sauce.
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
-Add Bacon $23.90
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

CHEESE ROLLS $2.50
CLUB SANDWICH $4.50
FREE RANGE EGGS $11.00
- poached scrambled fried (add bacon $3.00)
SLICES GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE $4.50
TOASTED BAGEL $7.00
- cream cheese + jam
MUFFINS SAVOURY OR SWEET $4.50
TOASTED BAGEL $8.50
- cream cheese and salmon
HASH BROWN STACK $19.00
- bacon grilled tomato, mushrooms + two eggs

EXTRA FILLINGS $0.90
- chili mince, cheese, coleslaw, sour cream each
BACON BUTTY $3.50
- buttered bread hot bacon relish
NACHOS $6.50
- chili mince cheese sour cream sweet chili sauce tomato salsa cheese sour cream chili sauce large
BAKED POTATOES WITH EVERYTHING $7.60
BAKED POTATOES ON OWN $4.00
BUTTER CHICKEN NURRITO $4.20
HOMEMADE SOUP $5.30
- vegetable or chicken corn large
BLT $5.00
- bacon lettuce tomato on toasted bread

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