​Welcome To New Zealand's Only Floating Coffee & Burger Bar
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Nestled among the stunning mountains of Central Otago, Coffee & Burger Afloat is more than just a café—it’s an experience. Floating on the scenic Lake Dunstan Trail, we’re the perfect pit stop for cyclists, walkers, and adventurers looking for barista-made coffee, delicious gourmet burgers, and a unique lakeside escape.
Great Coffee & Award Winning Burgers
CYCLING THE LAKE DUNSTAN TRAIL
Recharge with a locally roasted coffee and a tasty snack before tackling the next section. Check our opening hours!
RECHARGE OUT ON THE WATER
Jet skis, kayaks, and boats welcome—tie up and grab a bite on the lake.
LOOKING FOR GOOD VIBES?
Our Beats & Burgers Summer Series brings live music to the lake, making for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
Our Award-Winning Business is For Sale
This award-winning, off-grid hospitality business is a staple of the Lake Dunstan Trail, attracting cyclists, walkers, and water enthusiasts alike.
With zero lease costs, a prime lakeside location, and a strong brand presence, this is a rare opportunity to take over a thriving business with potential for expansion, franchising, and lifestyle flexibility.
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Read on to find out more about how this business can expand to suit you as a new owner.
As Seen In The Headlines
New Zealand's Coolest Coffee Shop
+ Award-Winning Floating Burger Bar
Grid Coffee's house blend is Columbian based. It's medium bodied and smooth with a rich, fruity flavour and hints of caramel. Yummy!
The new Lake Dunstan Cycle & Walking Trail links Cromwell and Clyde. Explore otherwise accessible areas along the trail which follows Lake Dunstan.
Our takeaway coffee cups are fully biodegradable and 100% paper -
no plastic liners or lids.
We love to support local and use local produce whenever and wherever possible.
About Us & What To Expect
Coffee Afloat is a coffee boat servicing Lake Dunstan and the hugely popular Lake Dunstan Cycle & Walking Trail in Central Otago.
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Our floating cafe and burger bar are located halfway along the trail between the Cromwell Heritage Precinct and Clyde Historic Village and only accessible by bike, foot or boat. Here, you will enjoy one of the most remote coffees you’ll ever have, whilst enjoying a day out on this fantastic cycle & walking trail.
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You can enjoy barista coffee, cold drinks, ice creams, fresh baking and now award-winning burgers, waffles and bacon butties all at the base of the Cairnmuir Ladder.
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Read more about our Award Winning Burgers by clicking below.​
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Gourmet Burgers
Nestled In The Mountains
With A Stunning View
Coffee Afloat and Burger Afloat are located at the base of the Cairnmuir Ladder, 19km from Old Cromwell and 20km from Clyde Historic Precinct.
The closest access point is Cornish Point at 5.5km - approx 30 min to bike and 1 hour to walk each way.
