groceries

[Pallee]

We'll be starting off from Christchurch in a couple of weeks camping. I'm looking for info on where the best markets are to purchase food supplies?

[Pat Churchill]

I used to shop at Raeward Fresh out by the airport when I was living in Christchurch. Lots of fruit, vegetables, meat, honey etc. A good place to stock up.

Raeward Fresh 03-359-1643 Cnr Harewood & Johns Road Harewood Christchurch

Just down the road from there I went to the Isaac Salmon Farm. McLeans Island Road Burnside (03) 3595023 Beautiful fresh and smoked salmon and other salmon products.

There are a number of market gardens with roadside shops. There are also assorted farmers' markets around Canterbury.

One of my foodwriter friends Margaret Brooker has written an excellent book, The New Zealand Food Lovers’ Guide, which will help you find all sorts of interesting foodie places during your travels. You might want to pick it up before you start your journey.

Hope you have a fun time. Pack some antihistamines if you get hay fever. I found it a bit troublesome in Canterbury round this time of the year.

Do try to include a trip to Hanmer Springs for a soak in the pools. About 90 minutes north of Christchurch.

[Pallee]

Thanks, that's a lot of great info!