YOUR NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP COMPANION

explore handpicked eateries and food producers

coffee stops, eateries, food producers, specialty food stores, farmers markets, picnic spots and thermos stops
- places we've been, trails we’ve followed, and other good things to do too -

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Patrick's Boutique Bakery | PRODUCER
Patrick's Boutique Bakery | PRODUCER
The Kūmara Highway | PRODUCER
The Kūmara Highway | PRODUCER
Wintergarden Pavilion Cafe | EATERY
Wintergarden Pavilion Cafe | EATERY
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ONE GOOD THING TO DO, TOO | on our Lake Tarawera and more trail, a visit through this steamy city park, a chance to soak hardworking feet in superb thermal foot baths, and learn the legend of the beautiful young woman after whom the park is named and her encounter with the taniwha.... We love finding excellent classic New Zealand food producers and eateries, and other good things to do nearby too…. on the website, and on our New Zealand food trail guide too…. #newfoodpathtrails #moregoodthingstodo #thefoodpathnz
FOODPATH TRAILS, MAPPING NEW ZEALAND FOOD TREASURES | Mapping and showcasing kiwi food moments, and trails we’ve followed…. handpicked cafes, eateries and food producers. And so, to start our Lake Tarawera and more trail, a boutique bakery to get things rolling… there’s more on this spot on place on the website, and it’s all on New Zealand food trail guide too #newfoodpathtrails #thefoodpathnz
AROHA AOTEAROA | Beautiful Lake Tarawera, a perfect tranquil picnic spot…. but here you go - also a place to reflect on New Zealand’s most significant volcanic eruption in recent history, the fire mountain, a day in 1886 where a part of New Zealand was dramatically reshaped - people and places now to honour. Always good to know a bit more about the story of one of our regions - because, as we often like to remind ourselves, New Zealand is beaches and snowy peaks, and a lot more besides. And in a small nation like New Zealand, it’s wonderful and important that travellers spread far and wide, with lots to find out along the way #somuchtoseeanddoandlearn #handpickedfoodpathtrails #thefoodpathnz
MAKESHIFT KITCHEN | Inspired by Rotorua’s stunning lakes and steam, here’s a simple steamed fish parcel idea, a quick one for back at base after a day exploring. Our makeshift kitchen, easy to assemble ideas, using stunning New Zealand produce and products found on travels around the country… #makeshiftkitchen #rotoruainspired #thefoodpathnz
NEW TRAIL, NEW JOURNAL | Stunning Lake Tarawera… read more about New Zealand food moments and special places travelled, on the website now - and find more about our trail on our New Zealand food trail guide too #laketarawera #springpicnic #thefoodpathnz #newfoodpathtrail
A GOOD SIGN | We’ve been out and about finding more excellent New Zealand food producers and eateries, and we’ll be uploading more to the guide soon…. #newtrailscomingsoon #coffeetime #thefoodpathnz
OUT AND ABOUT | Saturday travels, exploring New Zealand, and excellent local farmers markets, showcasing the bounty of early spring.... #lovefarmersmarket #herestospring #thefoodpathnz
FOODPATH TRAILS, MAPPING NEW ZEALAND FOOD TREASURES | Mapping and showcasing kiwi food moments, and trails we’ve followed…. handpicked cafes, eateries and food producers. And so, towards the end of our Kūmara Highway and more trail, there could be a paua fritter with your name on it… #newfoodpathtrails #finishwithafritter #thefoodpathnz