Green Lip Mussels
Gourmet Delights
Pure air, fertile soil and clean waters provides a bounty of food and drink of exceptional quality that makes New Zealand a perfect destination for the gastronome to explore.
Snorkeling for crayfish off White Island
The ocean that surround the islands of New Zealand is clean, unpolluted and full of delicious seafood including a wide variety of fish, crayfish and the famous green lip mussels.
On land, the temperate weather allows for year round grazing that produces excellent milk that is used to produce the well known butter and a wide range of cheeses. The same pastures are also used to rear beef cattle and lamb that is renowned the world over for its quality.
Small "craft" farmers produce products as diverse as home made salami and olive oil and the equitable climate is perfect for growing everything from kumara (sweet potatoes) to oranges and lemons.
The climate is also ideal for growing a fruit that produces one of New Zealand 's biggest delights - wine. [click for more]
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