Mini Guide to New Zealand

Food and Drinks

As mentioned before, New Zealand has a strong coffee culture and one can quench their caffeine thirst at pretty much any little town across the country. A common pub drink is the “CC and dry” (Canadian Club with ginger ale) or a Gunner cocktail (Rock Shandy).

The food has a strong influence from Britain, so travelers can find pies and fish and chips pretty much everywhere. They also love roasted kumaras (sweet potatoes), ANZAC biscuits, and the unforgettable Tam Tam chocolate biscuits.

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