🍽️📸 New Plymouth: A Winter Food
Just a short road trip away, New Plymouth is the perfect blend of coastal charm and culinary delights! 📍 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Cape Egmont Lighthouse 🚪 Hidden entrance (see pic for marker!) 👵 Met a sweet local grandma who let us climb up for photos! 📸 Super photogenic—J-style vibes with potential mountain backdrops 🏔️ ⚠️ Heads up: Strong cow manure aroma (countryside life! 😅) 2️⃣ Chaos (Brunch Spot) ☕ Solid coffee & reliable dishes—no fails, but no wow factor either. 3️⃣ Viet Nom Nom (Vietnamese) 🍜 Warming pho + fresh DIY chicken salad (light & crunchy!) 🫔 Packed spring rolls (shrimp + veggies galore). Perfect detox meal! 4️⃣ Laughing Buddha (Chinese) 🥢 Post-hike comfort food: Dì Sān Xiān (odd texture, but okay) Wasabi prawns (winner!) Slow-cooked beef (tender but bland). 🍚 Lower your expectations—it’s NZ small-town Chinese food. 🌊 Pro Tip After brunch, stroll the coastline—let the ocean slow your city heartbeat. 🌿 #NPEats #SeasideVibes #WinterRoadTrip #FoodieFinds #NZHiddenGems