New Zealand · FOOD & DRINK
Crayfish off the Kaikoura roadside, a hāngī lifted from the ground, and city markets that only run one morning a week. These 15 are priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.
Review of Waiheke Island’s small-group premium wine tour, with three vineyards, scenic island commentary, ferry tips, costs, and honest advice.
“Lovely day with our guide and the others in our group. The wineries were good, especially Goldie's. Our guide was lovely and very helpful in regard to making lunch reservations, etc.”
Review of Queenstown’s six-hour Gibbston Valley wine tour, with four wineries, cellar tastings, lunch, luxury transport, and practical booking tips.
“Amazing time. Lee was absolutely fantastic as the tour guide. Great stops and choices of wine. Seems long at 6 hours but you'll wish it was longer.”
Tour Speight’s historic Dunedin brewery, learn New Zealand brewing history, and enjoy guided beer tastings for $16.
“Good history of founders and brewing process. Flight of 3 with refills so you could try a number of different types of beer. Nice gift shop with discount for going on the tour.”
Review of Waiheke’s 7-hour food and wine tour, with ferry tickets, three winery tastings, olive oil, lunch, guides, and practical tips.
“Beautiful island, great people, and excellent wine&food. You get a great trip around the island while sampling fantastic wines.”
Review of the six-hour Marlborough wine tour from Picton or Blenheim, with five wineries, small groups, tastings, lunch, and practical tips.
“Such a fab day. Me and a friend went together. I always wanted to visit the Marlborough region for its amazing wines. Gavin the host and driver was great chat and very hospitable. Would definitely recommend doing this tour. We were lucky with the group we had too, everyone was great chat!”
Taste Auckland’s multicultural food scene on a three-hour small-group walk with local samples, city stories, wine, beer, and ice cream.
“Great food, great mini city tour, and great hostess with the mostess!! Sarah was fantastic with city info and knowing food!! 😁”
Explore Gibbston wine country from Queenstown with tastings, craft beer, antipasti, local stories, and safe small-group transport.
“I couldn’t do the tour because the minimum number of participants was not met. There are cases where people want to participate in the tour but are not able to do so.”
Explore Central Otago on a six-hour wine and food tour from Queenstown, with four tastings, barrel-cooked lunch, cheese, and hotel pickup.
“Very experienced and fun guide. We above and beyond for our group. Highly recommend him for future tours!!”
Review of Waiheke Island’s gourmet food and wine tour, with boutique vineyards, oysters, olive oil, lunch, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“A fabulous experience, starting with a gorgeous day and ferry ride, to the beautiful waters, the wines, the food and the vistas. Do not miss this tour. A shout out to our guide Nick. We had a wonderful day on Waiheke.”
Review of Waiheke Island’s five-hour gourmet food and wine tour, with boutique vineyards, oysters, olive oil, lunch, whisky, and island views.
“Had a wonderful time. The company was very responsive and got us back to the ferry earlier than the rest of the tour to accommodate unforeseen traffic issues to the airport due to a Coldplay concert. We really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend!”
Review of Queenstown’s half-day wine tour, with Gibbston Valley tastings, scenic drives, hosted guides, and a wine-paired lunch.
“Well planned, great food, nice small group, beautiful scenery and fun. Plus, we learned a little about the area and meet people from various countries.”
Review of Waiheke Island’s scenic wine tour, comparing the four-winery bus trip with the double-decker option, views, tastings, lunch, and value.
“Really enjoyed our day trip to Waiheke for a wine tour. Caleb our tour guide was fabulous fun, friendly and knowledgeable. Wineries were welcoming and the wine was great. Meet some nice people. Highly recommend.”
Taste Auckland through local cheeses, restaurant dishes, Kiwi classics, and chocolate while learning the city’s story on a 3-hour food walk.
“An easy walk, so suitable for all ages, you get to meet people from all over, enjoy a diverse array of food, and a few drinks. Our guide Sarah was very knowledgeable about the city, landmarks, the places we went to and the food, including places we didn't stop at, but were recommended as a must try. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Tour Dunedin’s historic Speight’s Brewery, see old and modern brewing in one place, then taste award-winning beers for $28.
“Rosie gave me a tour of the more accessible areas. Very knowledgeable and great fun.”
Review the Napier winery tour with Mission Estate, Trinity Hill, local wine tastings, Silky Oaks Chocolates, and practical booking tips.
“Such an amazing activity. Completed for my daughter's 18th birthday. Definitely worth doing. Tour guide Ross was awesome. Thank you to Mission estate(Trevor), Church Road(Mary), Urban wineries(Dominique) and Linden estate (Trevor). You guys made my daughter's day”
Pick a coast, a crater or a cellar door.
