The Singaporean hipster guide to New Zealand
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Mountains. Bungy Jumping. White-water rafting. Lord Of The Rings. More mountains. That might sum up what comes to many Singaporean minds when asked to name five things about New Zealand.
Which would be like foreigners thinking Singapore is all about Sentosa, Orchard Road, “Lah”, Singapore Sling and a ban on chewing gum. It’s not completely inaccurate, but we know there’s so much more to the full picture. Like Siglap, Haji Lane, “Leh”, kopi siew dai and how we get really, really miffed when a TV show like Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders gets the chewing gum thing totally wrong.
The islands of New Zealand hold so many more possibilities for even the most seasoned traveller. And with a total population of about 4.4 million (yup, that’s less than Singapore) residing on a land mass that’s significantly larger than ours, it would be safe to assume the country’s laid back landscape is littered with quirky finds.
Finds that appeal to folk who have rules about only posting pictures with white borders on Instagram. A demographic who loves vintage finds and artisanal produce and hats. People who wear scarves in Singapore. You know who you are.
This is the Singaporean Hipster Guide to New Zealand.
EAT


Your foodie journey doesn’t need to only start when you land in New Zealand. The recently launched Deliciously Wholesome menu on Singapore Airlines means you’ll be able to enjoy inventive nosh once it’s wheels up from Changi Airport. Duo of watercress salad and smoked trout with shaved fennel, apples and yuzu jelly in a maple vinaigrette, anyone?
DRINK
Cocktail bars are also popping up all over Auckland, where you’ll find all the tropes you’ve come to expect: Unmarked doors, bearded bartenders and delicious libations. Check out the art deco-inspired Housebar at Hotel DeBrett, and speakeasies like The Jefferson or Jack – a bar that’s so “secret”, it doesn’t have a website, Facebook or Instagram accounts. Just head through the storage room at the back of Harry or George (they’re affiliated bars) on Ponsonby Road and look like you know what you’re doing.

Of course, if you prefer to stay sober (no judgement), get your toasty beans from local roasters around Auckland like Coffee General and Atomic Coffee Roasters, or Ripe Coffee Roasters and Raglan Roast if you’re in Wellington, so you and the friends you didn’t invite to join you on vacation can savour a great cuppa when you get back to Singapore.
SHOP


EXPERIENCE



Weta Workshop in Wellington, where you’ll get to go behind the scenes and look at some of the awesome sets and props made by this award-winning production house. Having worked on numerous blockbusters (including, of course, the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit series), these guys have won 36 awards including five Oscars and four BAFTA’s for special effects, visual effects and miniature sets. Did we mention there’s an awesome gift shop? Bring back Gandalf’s hat, please.
Discovering a different side to New Zealand just got easier thanks to the Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand alliance.