The South Island of New Zealand is pretty unsettled, but here in northern wine country, you can…read morefind this sweet health food store. It is predictably expensive, but offers a ton of bulk bins for both people staying in the area and snacks for the passing traveler. They have a very nice selection of specialty items and are a vegetarian haven. They also were offering real fruit ice cream, wherein they take some plain ice cream and some berries and put them in a blender in front of you. I don't eat a ton of dairy these days, but in New Zealand, it's a big deal. All told, I would definitely give it a visit.

A small store but with everything you need smack dab in the center of the action in Picton. I was…read moreimpressed with the selection of produce. If I were staying longer than two days in Picton, I would have gotten some of the meat and bacon. They sure looked good. The store's got all the necessities to make a meal or grab something hot or cold that's ready to eat. And of course it's got paper and other dry goods, has a small pharmacy section, a good bit of alcohol, etc. - really, everything you need. Also stuff you (and by that, I mean me) shouldn't be eating on your diet, like the Sultana biscuits I found in China in 2018, but haven't found since - until now. Who would think I'd find them again in Picton, New Zealand, in 2024? Life is good. The diet resumes when I return home. Friendly staff members here. BTW, someone at the store has a sense of humor. See the two self-explanatory photos.

We went here before we got back on the ferry to go back to the north island and they have a wide…read morevariety of groceries and then even sell wine and beer. Come by here if you can! The girls that work at the store were very polite too.

This is really the only market around now since the 2016 earthquake. Not too far from the town…read morecenter and has a really decent selection.

Convenient to everything you need. They carry a lot of little items that are absolutely yummy. I…read moreswear if I live here they have to bury me in a piano box.

This seems to be the more wholesome version of a supermarket in Nelson. Yes there is the Countdown…read moreand New World Market, but Fresh Choice is smaller and has more "local". These are locally operated under a franchise model so different stores have different management, but at least for now it still has that charm. We loved the various fresh produce and the set of organic choices was great. We were fortunate to be able to just walk there from our lodgings and it was nice to get a fresh batch of organic produce for the evening. So if you are in Nelson, give this spot a try, its nicer that the more typical spots around town.

When traveling abroad I enjoy stopping by supermarkets to see what different items are available…read morefrom those standard at my local California supermarket. While walking around downtown Nelson we stumbled upon Fresh Choice. We saw interesting vegetables, substantial meat substitute options, a automated wine tasting system, and a nice selection of Whittaker's chocolates at good prices. I stocked up on the chocolate for gifts for friends. The cashier was very friendly. We found it well worth the visit during our limited time in Nelson.

Fairly decent selection of what you need, though oddly no distilled water!read more

This was a great store. In addition to standard foodstuff, there is a wide range of specialty…read morefoods to choose from, many of which are local.Would highly recommend.

Emporium upstairs has lotsa kitchen stuff. Caters to hospo…read moreindustry and foodies. Not bargain pricing model, but real deal pro gear and interesting knick knacks. Downstairs foodhall expensive but again some gourmet stuff and a nice vibe. Warehouse food area is fair to middling prices mixed occasionally a good deal. Wine store is the star of the show. Extensive nz selection from all regions prices good. 5 food trucks in the car park still free for an hour plus whilst u wander on the premises. Loo for customers out of order not a good look. Used to be a solid 5 star and must do when in Welly. Slipped to a 4 minus. Recommended though.

Located in Wellington, New Zealand, it was chock full of identifiable groceries for a visitor for…read morethe US, and at comparable prices. I really had a good time slowing walking the aisles identify items and see how much they were. There are two major supermarket chains in New Zealand: Foodstuffs (New World, Pak'n'Save, FourSquare) and Woolworths (Countdown). This was the second grocery store we visited on our cruise tour through NZ, and this one was significantly bigger. It pretty much had every item a traveler or local would need, and the prices were comparable to US prices (once accounting for the currency exchange). There were also quite a few Asian specific items, ones that I would only find in an Asian grocery store in the states. My brother was searching for very high UMF Honey and he found the place where it would be...but they were sold out. One thing to note was that they clearly kept their eggs in the unrefrigerated section.

What can I say more than a good sized supermarket, well stocked with both regional and…read moreinternational products; it seemed a little pricer than further out of Welly but to be expected for the city I guess. A great, wide range of produce.