Food

and

Wine

Pacific Rim Cuisine

• “Kai moana” or fantastic seafood

• Influences from Europe, Asia and Polynesia

Must Try in New Zealand

• Green lipped mussels

• Bluff oysters• Lamb• Cervena• Dairy products

Try a slice of Kiwiana…

• Hokey Pokey Ice Cream• Pavlova• Marmite/Vegemite• Kiwi Fruit• ANZAC Biscuits• Hokitika Wildfoods Festival

Māori Cuisine - the Hāngi

The Classic New Zealand BBQ

International Cuisine

• Japanese• Indian• Italian• Thai• Turkish• Greek

Cafes and Outdoor Dining

The café culture in New Zealand is booming. You can find great cafes and coffee in most towns.

The Bar Scene

Breweries in New Zealand

Varietals

• Cabernet Sauvignon

• Chardonnay• Merlot• Pinot Noir• Riesling• Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Regions in New Zealand

Auckland / Northland

Hawke's Bay

Wellington / Wairarapa

Marlborough

Christchurch & CanterburyCentral

Otago

Auckland/Northland Region

Includes Waiheke Island

Auckland/Northland Region

Best known for: Carbernet SavignonMerlot

Must visits: KumeuTe WhauVilla Maria

Wine festival: Devonport Food and WineFebruary

Gisborne Region

Gisborne Region

Best know for: Chardonnay

Must visits: Morton Estate

Millton Vineyard

Mills Reef

Wine festival: Gisborne Wine and Food

October

Hawke’s Bay Region

Hawke's Bay Region

Best known for: Chardonnay

Must visits: Church Road

Te Awa Farm

Te Mata

Wine festivals: Harvest Hawke's Bay

February

Wairarapa/Wellington Region

Wairarapa/Wellington Region

Best known for: Pinot Noir

Must visits: Martinborough Vineyard

Ata Rangi

Murdoch James Estate

Wine festival: Toast Martinborough

November

Nelson Region

Nelson Region

Best known for: Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Must visits: Neudorf

Seifried Estate

Wine festival: Riwaka Food and Wine

January

Marlborough

Marlborough

Best known for: Sauvignon Blanc

Must visits: Montana Brancott

Hunters

Highfield Estate

Wine festival: Annual BMW Wine Marlborough Festival

February

Christchurch and Canterbury

Canterbury

Best known for: Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Must visit: Pegasus Bay

French Farm

Canterbury House

Wine festival: Savour New Zealand

May

Central Otago

Central Otago

Best known for: ChardonnayPinot noir and Pinot

GrisMust visit: Gibbston Valley

Felton RoadChard Farm

Wine festival Central Otago Wine and Food FestivalFebruary

Cooking Schools

Hit the Trails!!

• The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail

• Hawke's Bay in a Glass

• Bay Tours

• Canterbury Vin de Pays

There are a variety of wine trails and tours available in each region. Here are a few suggestions:

Touring Routes

Websites

• www.purenz.com

• www.wine.inthepacific.com

• www.newzealandwines.co.nz

• www.cuisine.co.nz