Travelling northern roads, you’ll pass the signs along the highway, there’s kūmara all around. Definitely worth a stop. It’s our own sweet potato, loved by locals and a treat for visitors to our country. Tremendous to see it lining the roadside, travelling in the north of the north.
Read MoreOhakune - celebrating tremendous kiwi vegetables and market gardeners
You can’t miss it, on the way in from the south to the alpine town of Ōhākune, in the central North Island of New Zealand….a sign that welcomes you to where adventures begin - and a giant (and we’re talking giant - think 7.5 metres) carrot. Welcome to Ōhākune, where adventures begin, and where there’s great and deserved tribute paid to impressive kiwi vegetables and a proud history of market gardening.
Read MoreEastern Hurunui - northern Canterbury treasures to pitch up at, coasting alongside the main trunk line
It’s a scenic trip, the main state highway between Christchurch and Kaikoura. But that road trip, following the eastern edge of the South Island’s Hurunui region, and running pretty much along the coastal pacific rail line, is one sure worth travelling. It sure is, when you want to check out some stunning New Zealand scenery, and find some equally memorable New Zealand food moments to stop in at along the way.
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