The 15 Lunch Experiences in New Zealand We Keep Recommending

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Crossing the Hauraki Plains to Matamata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Our pick

Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip, with lunch, transport, timings, tour tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“This was a really cool experience! Definitely a must if you like Lord of The Rings/Hobbit films. The tour operator is very strict on time and we did leave someone behind so keep that in mind as the day begins early. It was warm and sunny when we went so be prepared for the weather as you're walking through the Hobbiton set! After the Hobbiton tour, we went to see the glow worm caves which was also very cool. I enjoyed our driver and the experience overall but it is a long day.”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

2.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip, with lunch, transport, guide tips, itinerary details, value, and practical advice.

“They were exceptional guide and driver, warm, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. They made a long day relaxing and enjoyable.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

3.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton day trip with coach transfer, guided movie set tour, Green Dragon drink, and festive buffet lunch.

“As a Hobbit/LOTR fan, and general fantasy lover, this was so magical! Bucket list moment. I Highly recommend as a trip to book. It’s been my highlight. Also lots of vegetarian options for the buffet lunch. Very filling wholesome food! 10/10”

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

4.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,196 reviews · from $98Best value

Review of Queenstown’s Walter Peak BBQ cruise, with TSS Earnslaw views, farm show details, food value, timing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Get there early to queue up boarding, in order to get a good seat, near an open window as the steam engine heats the top enclosed deck.”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

5.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,117 reviews · from $235

Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with lunch, small-group transport, itinerary details, value, and practical booking advice.

“LOVED Hobiton. Absolutely beautiful! Great tour. Waitmo Caves were very interesting and beautiful. The guides, at both locations, were very good! There was a lot of driving that we didn't fully understand. Probably 7 hours of the 13 hour tour was in the van. We were with friends and saw some beautiful scenery. Long day!”

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Paihia: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Trip with Lunch

6.Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 877 reviews · 11 hours · from $104

Review of the 11-hour Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach tour from Paihia, with Māori culture, lunch, sandboarding, and practical tips.

“Very convenient way to be able to travel around Cape Reinga. Plenty of rest stops and sights to see. Drive over beach was great!”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

7.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 796 reviews · from $271

Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with glowworms, lunch, transport tips, walking advice, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“Not a lot of shade. Walking not that difficult, but some up hill. Surprisingly amazing. Get the free drink at the Green Dragon.”

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

8.Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 789 reviews · 11h 30m · from $261

Explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton from Auckland by premium coach, with guided tours, lunch, local stories, and practical tips.

“The trip was so amazing but only because we had the best driver! Dave was so amazing and had the best personality and kept the energy up through out the whole trip. Can’t recommend Dave enough!”

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From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

9.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 765 reviews · 6h 30m · from $182

Review of the Rotorua Hobbiton tour, with scenic coach rides, movie-set highlights, buffet lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Incredible trip and our driver was amazing! 100% an experience you’ll never forget”

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Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

10.Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · from $185

Review of the Premium Milford Sound tour from Te Anau, with scenic stops, picnic lunch, small-group transport, and a two-hour cruise.

“This adventure is so worth it! Our driver Steve was awesome! He made the trip even better. He was so informative and stopped and show us so many awesome views!! The boat ride was breathtaking - just taking in the views, fresh air and amazing adventure was so worth it!!”

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Milford Sound: Nature Cruise – Grand Views & Optional Lunch

11.Milford Sound: Nature Cruise – Grand Views & Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 723 reviews · 90 - 135 minutes · from $98

Review of Southern Discoveries’ Milford Sound nature cruise, with waterfall views, wildlife, lunch options, timing tips, and practical advice.

“Beautiful nature and Cruise is a must when you visit Milford Sound.”

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Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

12.Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · from $173

Explore Central Otago wine country from Queenstown with four cellar doors, generous tastings, a gourmet platter lunch, and scenic valley views.

“Very good place and great wineries. Guide was also great ..... and amazing wineries to visit . Enjoyable tour”

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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

13.Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · from $518

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise beneath towering cliffs, enjoy lunch, and return by air in five hours with Air Milford.

“An excellent family run business. Everything was seamless, safe, fun and informative. Highly recommended.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

14.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 607 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with glowworms, lunch, small-group transport, itinerary details, value, and practical tips.

“We loved it! Ari was a wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly guide. We enjoyed her stories and history about the Maori people. She was encouraging, gracious, and helpful. This tour was wonderfully memorable!”

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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

15.Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 581 reviews · from $214

Review of the Milford Sound coach and cruise from Queenstown, with glass-roof transport, scenic stops, buffet lunch, practical tips, and value advice.