Benger Garden Cafe & Accommodation

Beautiful big outdoor seating area with bird aviary. Homemade cakes and gourmet pies. Catering available.

Lovely garden and dogs welcome. Safe play area for kids.

Catering for breakfast, morning, afternoon tea, lunch, and after fives and dinners.

We have a range of menus to suit most events, and if we don’t, we will create a menu just for you.

Brand new accommodation in Ettrick, located only 6 km from Millers Flat and 15 km from Roxburgh. 

You’ll find our garden cafe right next door. 

Locally owned by John and Lee. Both have a passion for travelling and meeting new people. 

We often give our guests a tour of the valley or stop for a drink and chat together.

Why us

If you’re looking for pet-friendly, modern accommodation with a cafe making homemade delicious goodies right next door, then  Benger Garden Cafe and Chalets is the place for you.

Each chalet is fully self-contained with its own private bathroom.

Are you on the bike trail looking for a great place to stay? We’ll come and pick you up and drop you off.

Winner of the Qualmark 4 star Bronze award.

Enjoy breakfast and lunch or afternoon coffee

Beautiful big outdoor seating area with bird aviary and stunning gardens.

Homemade cakes and gourmet pies. Dogs are most welcome.

Safe play area for kids and great atmosphere.

Winner of the Qualmark 4 star Bronze award.

Fully self-contained brand new accommodation located in Ettrick, Central Otago.

Biking, walking, history, local pool, orchards

The Clutha Gold Trail and Roxburgh Trail are right on our doorstep. We offer pickup and drop off.

Explore the delights of the Teviot Valley fruit bowl with roadside orchards and fruit stands.

You’ll find plenty of greats walks and if hunting is your thing Mt Benger is the place to go.

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Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our cafe and chalets.

  • star rating  This cafe has something for everyone. The cheese rolls are the best! There is plenty of space indoor and outdoor seating and the staff are super friendly.

    avatar thumb SueandGary21
    19/02/2020

    star rating  Really tasty food. Stopped off here on the way home to get a milkshake. Amazed at how many different flavours. Tried for the first time rum and raisin. The food… read more

    avatar thumb Sue S
    14/01/2020

    star rating  Perfect base in the middle of many more great places – Great breakfast options all included with a stay in one of the amazing chalets.
    Chalet was lovely & well equipped.
    Would thoroughly recommend

    avatar thumb Seaside35917822427
    09/02/2024
  • star rating  My husband and I have been all over the world and can say that Benger View was one of our best Excellent experiences for food and accommodation.
    Lovely, friendly staff,great… read more

    avatar thumb PEEWEELINKLATER
    09/03/2025

    star rating  All round experience – We stayed here for two nights and ended up booking a third as the Chalet was perfectly located for our bike riding. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the cooked… read more

    avatar thumb Kate B
    20/04/2023

    star rating  Fantastic stay – Loved our stay! Such warm friendly staff and cute beautifully appointed little chalet! Very comfortable and food was fantastic! We had dinner and breakfast, best big breakfast ever!

    avatar thumb Juliette
    23/03/2025
  • star rating  Great little cafe – Worth a visit. Good food and coffee, friendly staff and the place has had a real facelift. Outside area be great on on a fine day or night. Caters for… read more

    avatar thumb 765kayeklo
    22/11/2022

    star rating  I recommend stopping if your traveling through – Amazing service very friendly and amazing food. Fresh ingredients . Will be stopping next time we are traveling through

    avatar thumb Fearless46163921577
    15/07/2023

    star rating  Highly recommend 👌 – Great selection of cabinet and freshly cooked food.
    I had an omelet which was perfectly cooked and had lots of filling.
    My flat white coffee was the perfect temperature.… read more

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    03/11/2023
  • star rating  Very happy with service, selection , and meal. Liked the area for our dog. All the best. – They do not do evening meals This section is annoying if you do not want to write one hundred words

    avatar thumb Saveyman
    19/07/2023

    star rating  Great little cafe – Worth a visit. Good food and coffee, friendly staff and the place has had a real facelift. Outside area be great on on a fine day or night. Caters for… read more

    avatar thumb Kaye K
    21/11/2022

    star rating  Benger Cafe long weekend – This cafe has the best assortment of cabinate food I have seen in a long time. The atmosphere is chilled, and service amazing. We stayed at the chalets onsite for… read more

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    22/10/2023
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