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Havelock - on the road in the gateway to the Sounds, pulling in for spot on green shell mussels

April 12, 2018 The FoodPath NZ
Havelockfoodtrail

A coastal and windy drive around the edge of Queen Charlotte Sounds, from Nelson towards Picton, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, leads to the pretty little town of Havelock.  

This is Havelock in the south, not Havelock North.  It’s the green shell mussel capital of the world, and gateway to the Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds.  Time for a stop, and a taste of that delicious seafood.

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In Food Trail, Fish & Shellfish Tags Havelock, Marlborough, Green lipped mussels

Green lipped mussels - a New Zealand powerhouse

January 5, 2016 The FoodPath NZ
green lipped mussels

With quick dishes to feed the numbers in mind, and being near the beach, thoughts quickly turn to a favourite shellfish choice - the New Zealand green lipped mussel.  

So readily identified by their emerald green markings, these bright coloured taste sensations are real New Zealand natives.  Looking into them a little more closely revealed just what a powerhouse for the country those beautiful green shells represent.  And we’ve also got our super quick idea for you to try.

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In Fish & Shellfish Tags Green lipped mussels, Marlborough, The Coromandel, Nelson & Tasman, Southland & Stewart Island, Canterbury Christchurch & Kaikoura

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