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…
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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
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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
Marlborough
Central
Otago
Hawke's Bay
Wellington / Wairarapa
Christchurch & Canterbury
Auckland/Northland Region
Includes Waiheke Island
Auckland/Northland Region
Best known for:
Must visits:
Wine festival:
Carbernet Savignon
Merlot
Kumeu
Te Whau
Villa Maria
Devonport Food and Wine
February
Gisborne Region
Gisborne Region
Best know for:
Must visits:
Wine festival:
Chardonnay
Morton Estate
Millton Vineyard
Mills Reef
Gisborne Wine and Food
October
Hawke’s Bay Region
Hawke's Bay Region
Best known for:
Must visits:
Wine festivals:
Chardonnay
Church Road
Te Awa Farm
Te Mata
Harvest Hawke's Bay
February
Wairarapa/Wellington Region
Wairarapa/Wellington Region
Best known for:
Must visits:
Wine festival:
Pinot Noir
Martinborough Vineyard
Ata Rangi
Murdoch James Estate
Toast Martinborough
November
Nelson Region
Nelson Region
Best known for:
Must visits:
Wine festival:
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Neudorf
Seifried Estate
Riwaka Food and Wine
January
Marlborough
Marlborough
Best known for:
Must visits:
Wine festival:
Sauvignon Blanc
Montana Brancott
Hunters
Highfield Estate
Annual BMW Wine
Marlborough Festival
February
Christchurch and Canterbury
Canterbury
Best known for:
Must visit:
Wine festival:
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pegasus Bay
French Farm
Canterbury House
Savour New Zealand
May
Central Otago
Central Otago
Best known for:
Must visit:
Wine festival
Chardonnay
Pinot noir and Pinot Gris
Gibbston Valley
Felton Road
Chard Farm
Central Otago Wine and
Food Festival
February
Cooking
Schools
Hit the Trails!!
There are a variety of wine trails and tours
available in each region. Here are a few
suggestions:
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The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail
Hawke's Bay in a Glass
Bay Tours
Canterbury Vin de Pays
Touring Routes
Websites
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www.purenz.com
www.wine.inthepacific.com
www.newzealandwines.co.nz
www.cuisine.co.nz