South Sea Hotel

02/10/2026

Spooky Season is officially here! 🎃✨

Looking for some extra fun to keep the kids (and yourself) entertained over the holidays? We have two exciting ways to celebrate:

• All-Ages Coloring Competition: Fun for everyone to keep those spooky spirits high! Grab a sheet and get creative. 🖍️👻pick up your sheets from the cafe!
• Adults-Only Dress-Up Competition: Show off your best costume on Halloween night! 🧟‍♂️🏆

01/10/2026

For all you early morning risers, our cafe is opening early from now going forward to match the summer ferry hours ☀️
Cafe hours opening 6:30am Daily !

Make sure to get in and get your coffee fix before the ferry sailing !

29/09/2026

Could you be our new head chef?? 🧑🏽‍🍳

We have a Head Chef position available down here on Stewart Island.

Make the Island your new home !

Head Chef (Full time, Permanent) for South Sea Hotel in Southland, Southland.

28/09/2026

October is just around the corner, and our event calendar is fully loaded! 🕵️‍♀️🎶🎃

We’ve lined up plenty of great events to keep your pints full and your calendar packed all month long.

Here is a quick look at what’s on this October. Keep an eye out for full details as each event gets closer!

15/09/2026

Here is the start of our up and coming summer daily deals.

Every Wednesday, from tomorrow, treat yourself to a Chicken Parmigiana meal!
Our chefs have put a creative spin on and have 3 flavours to choose from.

Keep an eye out to see what other deals we have ready for summer! ☀️

* This deal, including flavours, is only offered on Wednesdays

12/09/2026

🚨BREAKING NEWS JUST IN!! 🚨

A murder has taken place at Nurser Reerime Castle and the culprit is still at large.

Who did it? How did it happen? What dark motive drove them to do it??

Can you be the one to solve the crime??

Be sure to book in early to secure a spot on our team of elite detective squad.

Book via email
[email protected]

11/09/2026

After reading the town gossip of Nurser Reerime I have finally made it to the puzzle page. Surely a favourite page for most!

If you can work through these puzzles… you may find another clue 🕵️‍♂️

10/09/2026

A game you don’t want to miss!! 🏉
Join us this Sunday morning to watch the All Blacks take on the Springbok from 9am in the bar! 🖤

For those of you wondering…. Yes, we will have our bar open also! 🍻

10/09/2026

Hot and Fresh off the press!
We have got our hands on the Nurser Reerime Times and it may have some important information for you all to know🤴🏽

Be sure to save the date for the event of the millennium!

Our crystal ball has told us that we may be in need of a detective or two….

09/09/2026

We are looking for some new staff to join our team over the summer period. An experienced Chef along with 2 kitchen hands.

About us
We're a Classic New Zealand pub with a kitchen that blends modern cuisine. We have a large abundance of local seafood that we prep and cook for our menu.

What we're looking for
A Chef with 2 years experience in a kitchen cooking.
Has ideally worked with seafood.
Someone who is competent on pan and grillwork.
Comfortable doing some baking.
Good Communication Skills both In the kitchen and with front of house.

What we can offer
Competitive pay
Discounted Staff accommodation
Menu Input
Discounted travel to and from the Island
Up Skill training
A great place to save money
Good work life balance, 2-3 days off a week
Must have a Valid NZ working Visa or NZ residency

If you fancy it yourself or know anyone who might be interested.. . spread the word 🙂
Send your CVS through to [email protected]

04/09/2026

We know you love them so how about a jingo night?!

Come down for a night of music this Tuesday 8th September 6:30pm 🎶

05/08/2026

Have you booked your spot yet for our paint n sip evening ?? 🎨 🥂

Calling out to the artists of The Island, or those who just want a night out doing something different and express their creative side! (even if you need a bit of liquid courage to get there) 🎨 🍷

We are hosting a Paint n Sip evening next month 18th of August!

Please ensure to book a space via email - [email protected] - as spaces are limited.

ps. keep your eyes peeled for some upcoming suspicious characters for our next pub event … 🕵️‍♀️☠️🧚

24/07/2026

Calling out to the artists of The Island, or those who just want a night out doing something different and express their creative side! (even if you need a bit of liquid courage to get there) 🎨 🍷

We are hosting a Paint n Sip evening next month 18th of August!

Please ensure to book a space via email - [email protected] - as spaces are limited.

ps. keep your eyes peeled for some upcoming suspicious characters for our next pub event … 🕵️‍♀️☠️🧚