Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
West Coast whitebait
Have a pattie and a pint at a country pub, or buy a half-pound from an old-timer's back door.
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Stewart Island
Good cod! Is everyone on this island a fisherman? (Answer: yes. Bring lemons.) (
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Skiing
Treble Cone
26km from Wanaka, with everything from challenging downhill terrain to snowboard half-pipes and cross-
country skiing at the nearby Cardrona Snow Farm. (
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Canterbury
From Mt Hutt and Methven's après-ski buzz, to smaller fields such as Ohau, Round Hill, Porters and
Broken River. (
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Coronet Peak
The Queenstown area's oldest ski field, just 18km from town. Night skiing on Friday and Saturday gives
you time to hit the slopes before hitting the bars and clubs back in town. (
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Cardrona
More great skiing in the Wanaka area, with slopes to suit all levels of experience. (
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Wine Regions
Marlborough
The country's biggest and best wine region keeps on turning out superb sauvignon blanc. Don't be picky
- just drink some and see what the fuss is about. (
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Waitaki Valley
In a quiet back road linking Canterbury and North Otago, the South Island's newest wine region pro-
duces excellent pinot gris. It's where All Blacks legend Richie McCaw was born, so please pay your respects. (
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Gibbston Valley
Negotiate a tasty pathway through the vineyards of this meandering river valley near Queenstown, You
can even visit on a retro bicycle. (
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Waipara Valley
A short hop north of Christchurch are spectacular vineyards producing equally spectacular riesling.
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Markets
Otago Farmers Market
Organic fruit and veg, Dunedin's own Green Man beer, robust coffee and homemade pies -
stock up for life on the road. (
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Nelson Market
A big, busy weekly market featuring everything from Doris' traditional bratwursts to New Age cloth-
ing. (
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Cromwell
Central Otago's best farmers market takes place Sunday morning in Cromwell's small but perfectly formed
historic precinct. Come hungry as there are plenty of free samples. (
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Christchurch Farmers' Market
The historic surroundings of Riccarton Bush are transformed every Saturday with ar-
tisan cheeses, craft beer and international street food. On Sundays an arts and crafts market takes centre stage. (
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