Vegan cafe in Greytown. Wasn't expecting it, but was very happy with it. The coffee is plunger only…read morebut tastes fine, and the food is fantastic. I had the tortilla stack, full of pumpkin and seeds, with a cabbage and sprout salad. Highly recommended, even if you'd normally prefer a steak

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.