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

Chicken, beef, pork, vegetables peanut sauce, steamed rice $2.50
Massaman curry (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- a mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Spring rolls (4) $6.00
- tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
Served with steamed jasmine rice
Lemongrass stir fry ( V ) * $12.50
- your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Cashew nut stir fry ( V ) * $12.50
- an abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. 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
Chicken wings (4) (GF ) $6.00
- cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.

Hero Burger $13.50
- A beef pattie with lettuce and tomato served in a toasted burger bun with grilled cheese. If you want any other salad greens on your burger, just let us know!
- Also available as a vegetarian option with a lentil, pea and kumara pattie
nine $28.00
Prawn Star $19.00
- Tiger prawn cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice...a Lone Star classic!
Jack Daniel's Chocolate Fudge Pudding $12.00
- A rich, self-saucing chocolate fudge pudding, laced with Jack Daniel's. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and vanilla bean ice cream.
Deputy Dog $12.50
- Mini hot dogs on a stick, battered and flash fried in the furnace. Served with loads of tomato sauce.
Stand by your Lamb $36.00
- Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, served with spring onion and feta mash, sauteed seasonal greens, roasted cherry tomatoes and a mint jus.
- also available as a vegetarian option with a lentil, pea and kumara pattie

Blackboard Specials N/A
- Check out the blackboard specials for some more great dishes.
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.
Baked Pull-Apart Loaf $11.90
- Fresh and soft, oven-baked loaf (easily enough for two) served with a garlic spread.
Baked Mini Loaf $9.90
- Smaller than the pull apart loaf, heated in the oven and served with garlic butter or one of the spreads from the bread selection.
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.
Vietnamese Pork Salad $22.90
- Slivers of pork tossed through with cucumber, red onions, chinese cabbage, carrots, sesame seeds, chilli, fresh coriander and an Asian style dressing.
Bruschetta Ratatoulille $14.50
- Toasted ciabatta bread with roast garlic, topped with courgette, eggplant, tomatoes, smoked mushroom and peppers, vintage cheddar cheese and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil infused with truffle.
Goat Shank $30.90
- Chevon goat shank marinated and braised with dark ale beer and fresh rosemary. Served with parmesan mashed potatoes and a medley of seasonal vegetables.

Hot smoked stewart Island salmon salad with pickled baby beets, horseradish cream and micro greens $16.00
Large potato skins with aioli $12.00
250 gram Dry Aged Rib-eye cooked to your liking and served with your choice of 3 sides and a sauce $32.00
Individual Beef Wellington served with duck fat roast potatoes, broccolini & baby carrots and finished with rosemary butter and port wine $38.00
Char-grilled half roasted chicken served with steamed broccolini and baby carrots, tarragon brioche butter pudding and masala sauce $30.00
Kids platter with your choice of one kids meal, traffic light drink and Grille slice $15.00
Panko onion rings $7.00
Gruyere Fondue to share with crudite vegetables, carvery ham and sourdough croutons $22.00

Rummage Board $52
- Hot smoked salmon, our chorizo sausage, salt & pepper squid, garlic mussels, marinated olives, blue cheese, relish, pesto, roasted garlic clove butter & melted tomatoes, all served with crusty breads.
Salad $8.50
-Large $18.50
Mushroom & Apple Cider Risotto
- Mixed wild mushrooms, fresh thyme and apple cider with spinach and creamy arborio rice, topped with shaved parmesan.
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.
-Add chicken $7.00
Vegetables $7.50
Steak & Tuscan Fried Potatoes (GF) $23.00
- Grilled steak, bacon, buffalo cheese,tomato, thyme and cardamom onion jam, Tuscan fried potatoes. With a light salad.

HASHBITES
- These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
WHOLEMEAL WRAPS
- Crispy chicken fillet with freshly sliced tomatoes, fresh lettuce and creamy mayo with either Peri Peri, Caesar or BBQ sauce, all folded up in a soft wholemeal wrap. Add bacon or cheese if you like, and make it a value meal by adding regular fries and a regular soft drink or side salad and pump mini.
BREKKIE WRAP
- We teamed our sausage patty with a fresh egg, cheese, bacon, hash bites, barbeque and hollandaise sauce. We've got breakfast literally wrapped up. And toasted.
CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
SIDE SALAD
- If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
BBQ RODEO
- A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
STREAKY BACON ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A flame-grilled 100% Angus Beef Steakhouse Patty, Ploughmans relish, sliced red onions, BBQ sauce, streaky bacon, cheese and Heinz Seriously Good Aioli. Its a bit saucy. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
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.

Yellow Dal Tadka $14.90
- Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes and spices
Kadhai Chicken $15.90
Roasted Poppadoms (4 pieces) $2.00
- Paper thin lentil wafers
Steamed Basmati Rice $3.00
Hot Mixed Pickle Mango Chutney $3.00
Garlic Naan $4.00
- Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter
Chicken/Lamb/Beef Madras $15.90
- Boneless cubes of chicken/lamb cooked with traditional spices. A South Indian specialty.
Onion Bhajees $6.90
- Crispy onion fritters - a Bombay specialty!

Chicken Breast $34.80
- Chicken Breast coated in Bread Crumbs topped with Tomato, Herb & Garlic Purée, fresh Tomato Slices, Streaky Bacon & Edam Cheese. Served on silky smooth Mashed Potato surrounded by the ultimate refreshing Salad of Chickpeas, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Fresh Herbs & mixed baby Lettuce Leaves tossed in Olive Oil, Lime Juice & Fresh Herb Vinaigrette.
Pernod & Garlic Prawns $34.90
- Skewered Prawns poached in a Pernod & Garlic Cream Sauce presented with Savoury Rice infused with Blue Cod & Crayfish Stock Main
Mixed Berry & Mascarpone Cheese Flan $12.90
- Mixed Berries combined in Mascarpone Cheese, lightly grilled to create a caramelised top & creamy centre.
Ice Cream Sundae $9.90
- Vanilla Ice Cream with a choice of topping; Caramel, Chocolate, Raspberry or Strawberry.
Seafood Chowder $14.90
- Thick & delicious with loads of Seafood. Served with warm Bread for dipping. Entrée
Grilled Greenlipped Mussels $32.80
- Southland Mussels topped with Garlic Herb Butter & Bread Crumbs, grilled until golden Main
Vegetable Soup $9.90
- Traditional style Vegetable Soup, thick & flavoursome just perfect for cold winter nights. Served with warm Bread.
Fresh Bluff Oysters $45.90
- Available three different ways, Natural, Beer Battered or ‘The Elegance Speciality’ – natural topped with Lemon & Lime Crème Fraîche Full Dozen

-extra fillings $1
Chef's salad refer to blackboard
- changes daily
Prawn and saffron risotto $23.50
Squid $18.50
- Salt, pepper and chilli flake squid with basil aioli and tomato chilli jam with salad greens
Antipasto $24.00
- a selection of local cheese, in house pate, EAT relish and chutney, ham on the bone, smoked salmon, New Zealand chorizo, EAT marinated olives, EAT bread and hummus
Soups $16.50
- A really hot, creamy, thick and fulfilling seafood chowderwith mussels, white fish, squid and vegetables, served with toasted garlic bread
Southern Sushi $2.20
- Traditional cheeserolls
Hell Fry Up (GF) $21.00
- Spicy sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom, and potatoes tossed through butter and thyme, served with toasted EAT bread, two fried eggs and EAT chutney.

Ice-cream Sundae
Apple Shortcake
3 x Marinated Boneless Chicken Thighs $17.90
Massive 400gm T-bone Steak $22.90
Which includes their choice of one of the above Children’s Meals, plus a Drink & an Ice-cream Sundae
Weekly specials
Mini Hot Dogs & Chips
Minted Lamb $16.50

-Add Salmon $23.90
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.
Chicken Cannelloni $24.90
- A Jagz speciality - A creamy mixture of chicken, Spanish onion, red pepper and a hint of chilli wrapped in fresh pasta and served with a mixed salad, drizzled with aioli.
Fish and Chips $26.90
- Fresh southern fish beer battered served with thick cut fries, a fresh garden salad and homemade tartare sauce.
Risotto (GFA) (V) $20.90
- Roast Pumpkin, Pinenut and spinach risotto garnished with crunchy parmesan and Basil Crumb.
Pork Belly Burger $22.90
- Slow roasted pork belly with apple chutney and crackling in a toasted bun served with fries and house made gravy.
Sweet Breads $24.90
- Delectable sweetbreads, lightly battered and deep fried served with thick cut fries, salad, fresh lemon and aioli.
-Add Chicken $26.90

Chicken & Mushroom Pesto $18.90
- Fresh strips of chicken breast, button mushrooms, garlic, spinach, basil pesto and fresh cherry tomatoes
Seafood Board $69.90
- A selection of Seafood from throughout our menu served with our famous chowder, bread, sauces and a fresh green salad
Rakiura Salmon $24.90
- Local Rakiura salmon topped with a locally grown hazelnut crust & fresh salsa verde served on a bed of tasty Mediterranean Couscous
Steak fries $4.00
Free Range Eggs 2
Beef Burger $22.90
- 200g house made beef burger, roasted tomato relish, lettuce, aioli, sweet pickled gherkin and aged cheddar served on a lightly toasted brioche bun with a side of steak fries
Steak Eggs & Chips $26.90
- Premier pasture raised 250g sirloin steak, cooked to your liking on a bed of beer battered fries, topped with a duo of free range eggs and a side of sauce of your choosing
side salad

NACHOS $4.50
- chili mince cheese sour cream sweet chili sauce tomato salsa cheese sour cream chili sauce small
TOASTED SANDWICHES $4.10
- cheese ham tomato, onion, pineapple 2 fillings(extra filling $0.50)
EXTRA FILLINGS $0.90
- chili mince, cheese, coleslaw, sour cream each
BUTTER CHICKEN NURRITO $4.20
HOMEMADE SOUP $2.70
- vegetable or chicken corn small
HOMEMADE SOUP $5.30
- vegetable or chicken corn large
BAKED POTATOES ON OWN $4.00
BLT $5.00
- bacon lettuce tomato on toasted bread

Teriyaki Chicken Onigiri N/A
Chicken Katsu N/A
Teriyaki Chicken Onigiri N/A
Salmon and Cream Cheese Californian N/A
Tuna Onigiri N/A
Smoked Chicken and Avocado Nigiri N/A
Tuna N/A
Salmon N/A

Ainos Chocolate gateaux with a kick of raspberry $12.00
BABY BACK RIBS OCF $27.00
- served in cola BBQ sauce with fries & salad
Seafood Coctail $12.00
Garlic pita Bread $5.00
BLUE COD OCF $29.00
- lightly crumbed served with fries & salad
OYSTER DOZ OCF $40.00
- served with salad & fries seasonal
Seafood Chowder with bread $12.00
Shrimp Mornay $14.00

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