Kiwi classics- a mince and cheese pie and a sausage roll, find a delicious sticky bun in Arrowtown and eat it in the Chinese Settlement plus head to Cardrona Hotel- one of New Zealand’s most iconic buildings.
What to eat and where to eat it:
1. Mince and cheese pie and sausage roll at Fergbaker, 40 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300. Open daily 6:30 am to 4:30 am
2. Sticky Bun from Provisions, 65 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302. Open daily 8:00am to 5:00pm.
3. A pint at the Cardrona Hotel, Cardrona Valley Rd, Cardrona 9381 4. Little Lamby and Fergburger from Fergburger, 42 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300. Open 8:00am to 5:00am. Also recommended for fine dining:
4. Amisfield Bistro and Cellar Door, 10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Rd, Frankton, Queenstown 9371. Open daily 12:00pm to 8:00pm. 5. Rata, Te Nuku, 43 Ballarat St, Queenstown 9348. Open daily 12:00pm to 8:00pm.
What to eat in Auckland, New Zealand | New Zealand food tour
Auckland is a very multi-cultural city and the food scene is diverse and vibrant, traditional hāngi, Indian chaat, Szechaun noodles and a unique Samoan pie.
What to eat and where to eat it:
1. Hāngi from The Māori Kitchen, Queens Wharf International Cruise Terminal, 89 Quay St, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Open daily 7:00am to 4:00pm.
2. Chaat from Mumbai Chaat, 1 Kitchener Rd, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand. Open Monday 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 am to 9:00 pm, Friday to Sunday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm.
3. Dan dan noodles and dumplings from Eden Noodles, 105 Dominion Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand. Open 11:30am to 9:30pm.
4. Palusami pie from Blue Rose, 414 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand. Open Monday 9:00am to 3:00pm, Tuesday to Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 4:00pm
This tiny island country, just a few hours from Australia, is truly a paradise. It’s no wonder that the Lord of the Rings films were shot here, the land where Mother Nature has outdone herself. Sprawling valleys, rolling hills, hues of green as far as the eye can see, and the vast expanse of the ocean enveloping them all. Read ahead to find out why you should visit New Zealand soon…
People
New Zealanders, or
Kiwis as they are affectionately termed, are a melting pot of Maori, Asian,
European and Pacific Island cultures. Pioneers in many ways, having had to
develop the island from scratch, this trait has been passed on through
generations. Did you know that frozen meat, bungee jumping and the electronic
petrol pump are all Kiwi inventions? These resourceful folks also have a strong
sense of community. ‘Kia ora’ which means hello, is a common greeting you’ll
hear but loosely translated, you are wishing the essence of life upon another.
Now isn’t that rather lovely?
Truly a spectacle of nature, there’s a bit of everything in New Zealand. Explore the rugged, volcanic mountains in North Island to the grandeur of the Southern Alps emerging from the South Islands, and the vast Canterbury Plains in the middle. You’ll also find geothermal areas with tranquil hot springs, mud pools and geysers. A plethora of beaches for your holiday pleasures, jump between the dark sands of the northern beaches and the wilder shores of South Island. New Zealand doesn’t disappoint in the winter-front, with stunning glaciers over the Alps, the most famous being the humongous Tasman glacier! Do check out the fjords, formed thanks to sunken mountains, where there are steep lush hills and deep blue bays.
Cuisine
Image courtesy- Naotakem Moules Mariniere with New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels
Many a tale has been
spun about the steadfast Kiwi favourites: fish, chips and barbecues. But the
New Zealand gastronomy experience goes beyond that, and how! Be prepared for a
smorgasbord of seafood dishes made from mussels, crayfish, oysters and of
course, the catch of the day! Allow your tastebuds to savour the award-winning
Kiwi cheeses and their famous lamb, complemented with a refreshing glass of
wine. Wherever you choose to eat, you are sure to have a splendid meal coupled
with the laidback Kiwi atmosphere, the perfect holiday dineout experience!
Wildlife
New Zealand ruru or owl (commonly called morepork) taken on the Heaphy Track, New Zealand, between Saxon and James Macky huts. By Mosborne01 – Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8838120
Thanks to the
bountiful spread of nature, New Zealand has an equally tremendous range of
wildlife! Did you know that most of New Zealand’s native birds are flightless?
It’s not just the kiwi, but the kakapo parrot, takahe and the now extinct, moa!
You may also spot keas, wekas, tui and the morepork owl, so named for its
distinct calling sound. In the oceans, you’ll find whales, dolphins, seals,
penguins and several pacific fish. The world’s rarest dolphin, the tiny
Hector’s dolphin is found only in the New Zealand waters!
Do allow us at Pickyourtrail to design your magnificent New Zealand vacation! Pack your bags and get ready to visit the Shire in real life, swim with the dolphins and melt your blues away!
