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New Zealand is an enchanting and adventure-filled place where you can raft, hike, bungee jump and spend the day pretending you're Frodo—but a doctor has to eat, too. Every true foodie wants to know one thing when embarking on an overseas opportunity: What grub is good around here? Well, folks, fear not—we've rounded up all New Zealand's essential edibles. Try these foods while you're on your international locum tenens assignment, and your taste buds will be very happy.
Whitebait fritter
Whitebait, a small fish considered to be one of New Zealand's seasonal delicacies, is mixed with egg whites and flour, then fried up in a pan. They're usually served on fresh toast or salad with a sprinkling of seasoning and tartar sauce, and they're widely renowned as a classic Kiwi treat.
Sauvignon Blanc
The Land of the Long White Cloud has some of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the entire world. Take a tour of one of their top-notch wine regions to find out firsthand.
Meat pie
Meat pies can be found at almost every bakery in New Zealand, and we're glad—because these flaky, buttery pastries are absolutely delicious. They're filed with an assortment of meats, but there's one variety that's far more popular than the others, mince and cheese.
Maori hangi
To truly get a taste of the Maori lifestyle, sample a hangi meal. A large pit is dug in the ground (consider it rustic) and filled with a basket of meat and potatoes. Hot stones create a sort of earth oven, and the pit is covered while the food bakes. Using a hangi might sound old-fashioned but the pit variations can actually create very complex gradations of flavor. Go ahead and try it out while you're here.