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The Chef's Table

An intimate 10 seat restaurant hidden in the heart of New Zealand's North Island

The Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station offers a unique fine dining experience under the stunning night’s sky.

Located on one of the highest points of the station affectionately known as the Top of the World, it has views of the Tongariro and Whanganui national parks.

Dining begins after a 2-hour ATV Bush Safari of the station’s ongoing conservation

project to protect our native bird life and rainforest. The fine dining experience entails a refined 10-course degustation menu from the land returning to your Blue Duck Station lodge after dinner.

  • Reservations September to December 24 are available now.
  • ATV tour and degustation dinner $495 per person
  • Jet boat and Chef’s Table experience 2-night package from $990 per person
  • ATV tour, degustation dinner, and overnight in a luxury cabin by the restaurant $895 per person