I regret that I should have eaten more and bought more salmon souvenirs.

First meal on New Zealand road trip! Cook Hill Alpine Salmon | Hong Kong woman drives test: Christchurch departure to eat $ 15 king salmon, value for money all-you-can-eat eat to the wall! ❄️ Driving from Christchurch to Queenstown, many people will ignore the food in a hurry, but as a "food is the sky" Hong Kong girl, I have to tell you the secret: Mt Cook Alpine Salmon (Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Farm) king salmon (Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Farm) is the "soul supply station" of this road trip! 1.5 hours drive to, $ 15 for 150g of glacial water-raised king salmon, cheap like all-you-can-eat, eat full and then rush to Queenstown, the whole process is very satisfying! Driving route for Hong Kong girls: 1.5 hours from Christchurch to King Salmon Paradise My girlfriend and I set off from downtown Christchurch at 9am along State Highway 1 (SH1), which is stress-free for beginners: • Super friendly road conditions: The entire road is asphalt and smooth, renting an ordinary small car (such as Toyota Corolla) is enough, along the way the road signs clearly point to "Alpine Salmon", do not be afraid to go wrong. • Scenery heals without boredom: Out of Christchurch to see green prairies and languid cattle and sheep, drive to near Lake Ellesmere, the lake is turning blue, in the distance the snow-capped peaks of Mount Cook slowly reveal their faces, driving like to see landscape films. • Arrival tip: Search “Alpine Salmon Farm, Twizel” on Google Map, free parking at the door, arrive at 10:30 just in time for brunch, no waiting! Must-try core: $15 for 150g king salmon! The characteristics of "noble among fish" are revealed Entering the restaurant, the waiter emphasized the first sentence: "We are king salmon, raised in glacial water!" I screamed when I saw the menu - fresh king salmon sashimi (150g) for NZ$15 (about HK$72), half cheaper than Hong Kong, and three unique advantages: 1. Variety: King Salmon = Salmon World "Rolls Royce" Don’t confuse regular salmon! King Salmon is larger and has a marble-like fat distribution, and has always been known as the “noble among fish”. The waiter said that the fish here needs to be kept for three years before harvesting, which is one year longer than ordinary salmon. 2. Growth environment: Glacier meltwater farming, zero smell super sweet The most important thing is the water quality! The fish pond water comes from the meltwater of Mount Cook Glacier, the water temperature is 8-10°C all year round, and is clean enough to drink directly. The low temperature allows the fish to grow slowly, but accumulates more natural sweetness. There is only a faint fragrance of glacial water in the mouth, and there is no salty smell of sea water at all. Even my girlfriend who doesn't like sashimi ate most of it. 3. Texture: pink and translucent, melts in your mouth like "fish ice cream" 150g sashimi cut into thick slices, the fish is pink and translucent, the texture is clear. The bite is instantly like ice cream melting, the oil is light and not greasy, with lemon juice more fresh. Add NZ$5 and you can get 100g more. My girlfriend and I ate "round belly" after adding the order, only NZ$35, which is simply a value for money all-you-can-eat! Other must-try: $12 king salmon buns Don’t want to eat raw or cold food? Try the King Salmon Bun (NZ$12)! Hot toast filled with smoked king salmon and a little salad dressing, fluffy and juicy, warm after eating in winter, driving without cold hands. Must-buy: Take away the memory of king salmon! Cheap and good souvenirs Don't leave after eating, the outlet shop has "Mt Cook + King Salmon" themed souvenirs: • Vacuum King Salmon (NZ$15/pack): Open the bag and eat it, it’s super convenient to bring back to Queenstown with bread and pasta, cheaper than the local supermarket. • Ceramic cups (NZ$18/each): Printed with king salmon and snow-capped mountains, the texture is thick and makes coffee super ceremonial. • Cotton Apron (NZ$22/piece): Super fresh in pink and light green with “Alpine Salmon King” printed on it. Range Queenstown: 2.5 hours away with surprises along the way From the farm take State Highway 8 to Queenstown, 2.5 hours: • Must stop: Lake Pukaki Milk Blue Lake: Open 1 hour to see the light blue lake water, free parking by the lake, super beautiful photos. • Driving reminder: slow down on curves (speed limit 80-100km/h), snow tires can be rented in winter; Hong Kong girl summary: Not eating king salmon is equivalent to walking this journey in vain! From Christchurch to Queenstown, don’t skip here! $15 to eat glacial water king salmon, value for money, eat enough to have the strength to see the scenery behind. Sisters remember to stay 1.5 hours, eat sashimi, buy souvenirs, this meal will be an unforgettable part of the journey! Hong Kong girls really regret not buying anything and not eating more salmon🥲, Now that I'm back in Hong Kong, I miss those salmon flavors #Mt Cook King Salmon #Christchurch to Queenstown Driving #Hong Kong Girl Travels New Zealand