Wellington Region Food and Wine

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Eating out can be one of the highlights of a holiday in Wellington Region. You can expect to find wonderful examples of edible excellence throughout the country, and the high standard of food offered by cafes and restaurants can be attributed to an unlimited supply of fresh, quality ingredients. The cuisine style known as Pacific Rim is New Zealand's point of difference. Pacific Rim blends the flavours of South East Asia, the Pacific and Japan. Seafood, the traditional Maori hangi (an earth oven), fresh fruit and locally produced venison and beef are just a selection of the must-try cuisine on offer. Combine this with world-class locally made wines and you have a memorable dining experience.

Wellington Region: The magnificent Kapiti Coast stretches along the Tasman Sea from Paekakariki to Otaki with the majestic backdrop of Kapiti Island to the west and the Tararua Ranges to the east. Visitors will find something of interest in a range of specialty and antique shops and retail outlets that include cafes, galleries, studios, boutiques and factory shops. Sample quality olives, candy, honey, chocolates, cheeses and icecream from local producers and a range of local fruit and vegetables, which are available on the numerous roadside shops. For family groups there may be found a gentle peace and tranquillity in the nature reserves, lagoon walks, museums, farm shows, bird sanctuaries and sun-drenched sandy beaches. The Tararua Ranges offer bush walking, tramping, 4WD biking, white-water rafting, and kayaking. There are cycle and walking tracks and other activities including horse riding, beaches for swimming and water-sports, fishing, flying with the aero club or golfing on some of New Zealand's finest links. New Zealand's capital city Wellington is nestled between a dazzling harbour and tree-lined hills. Visitors can easily stroll from one Wellington attraction to another, while absorbing the cosmopolitan flavour, which gives Wellington all the stimulation and sophistication of the world's biggest cities. The city offers an array of attractions including art festivals, and is a great venue for international and national sporting events.