Mavericks Gastropub is one of Taupo’s newest eateries, situated in the modern development of Wharewaka on Lake Terrace.

The gastropub and conference facility have drawn inspiration from an old world aviation theme, inside you’ll find a quirky vintage aviation-inspired interior, including a replica WWII US Navy spotter plane hanging from the ceiling! The restaurant is Attentive, not snooty & Diners can expect an extensive, eclectic, something-for-everyone menu – think steak, seafood, Mexican and Kiwiana classics.

If you’re after something more casual, the newly opened Hard Deck Gardenbar serves up a more casual fare with loaded fries, scallop & bacon burgers and platters to share.

With views over the lake and mountains this is the ideal place to be in summer.

‘Mavericks are visionaries, innovators and risk-takers who like to shake things up’ So expect the unexpected at Mavericks Gastropub