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Sara Essig Webb
New Zealand is renowned for a unique approach to cuisine that is without comparison anywhere in the world.
New Zealand's magic combination? They simply pair the freshest locally-sourced produce with Kiwi ingenuity. The results are delicious – it’s hard to know where to start.
Pair your meal with a bottle of New Zealand wine –and book a bed nearby to make a night of it.
1. Hubers Hut
At 2,086m above sea level, Hubers Hut hosts ‘Dinner with the Stars’ all winter long. Mt Hutt puts on a hearty winter meal followed by husky rides – on the mountain.
If you’re after an exhilarating backdrop for dinner, the Lake House is for you. Situated on the edge of Lake Hood, it’s often called one of Canterbury’s ‘best kept secrets.’
Pack your picnic for watching the sunset lakeside, from local cheeses to Spanish chorizo – along with a boutique beer or one of the Somerset Grocer’s specialty spirits.
4. Mid Canterbury Food & Wine Trail
Follow the trail to meet Mid Canterbury’s passionate locals, who will share the freshest local produce – from handmade chocolates to Staveley’s famous sausage rolls, from hemp oil to honeydew.
How about a Food & Wine Weekend Retreat?
The Twelve Wine Lounge and Tapas has fabulous tapas and Mediterranean dining. Ashburton’s “exotic” dining experience.
There are so many ways to Experience Mid Canterbury, from Mt Hutt and Methven to Mt Somers and Ashburton - fantastic places to stay and people to meet.
It’s easy to book accommodation and plan your visit – find Mid Canterbury visitor information here.
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