NEW ZEALAND · FOOD & DRINK
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 15 food & drink experiences earn their slot, each with its price, its rating and the detail that decides it.
Review of Waiheke’s small-group wine tour, with three vineyards, island commentary, tastings, lunch tips, ferry advice, and honest value notes.
“Glen was an incredible guide and selected 3 different but all wonderful wineries to visit. 10/10 -would do it again”
Taste Central Otago wines at four Gibbston Valley stops on a six-hour Queenstown tour with a luxury van, cellar tour, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Great vibes! Good wine! Ana was amazing so lovely and knowledgeable. Made it a great experience for everyone”
Tour Speight’s historic Dunedin brewery, learn New Zealand brewing stories, then sample beers and cider for excellent value.
“Interesting overview about how beer was brewed "back in the day". Annika was a great tour guide. She told some fun stories about the original owners of the brewery.”
Taste Waiheke Island wines, olive oil, and local food on a seven-hour private tour with ferry tickets and three winery stops.
“Amazing scenery, decent wines and warm staff all make this a fun day out. Our guide was funny and personable and there were plenty of laughs.”
Review of the six-hour Marlborough wine tour from Picton or Blenheim, with five wineries, small groups, tastings, lunch, and practical tips.
“An exceptional day with tour guide Gavin. He was outstanding and really made the day with our family. The tour was comfortable, giving us time when we needed it and unpretentious if you are new to wine. Gavin really made the day with our group!”
Taste Auckland’s best local treats on a relaxed three-hour food walk with small groups, city history, wine, beer, ice cream, and more.
“Amazing day out in Auckland with Sarah. Outside of the food tour she shared a lot of helpful information and recommendations for other places to see in visit while we are in the city. You won’t leave hungry and the stops had a nice variety of food options. Highly recommend this tour on the front end of your stay in Auckland.”
Visit Gibbston wineries and breweries from Queenstown, with tastings, antipasto platters, local stories, and safe small-group transport.
“Had an absolutely wonderful time with our driver Ana, our group were super friendly, lots of drinks and so many memories from our NZ trip. Thanks everyone! It was ablast, we partied on til late evning! Ana it was lovely meeting you!!”
Taste Central Otago wines, enjoy a five-course barrel-cooked lunch, explore gold-rush towns, and ride in comfort from Queenstown.
“This was a fantastic experience. The winemakers and vineyards we visited were amazing, wine delicious and food excellent. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and created a fun environment. Highly recommended.”
Taste Waiheke wines, oysters, olive oil, artisan cheese, and family-style lunch on a relaxed 5.5-hour island tour from Auckland.
“We had a fantastic day with Nick who provided a great overview and history of the island along with the wine and food tour. We visited 4 beautiful wineries and the food and wine at each were exceptional. Highly recommend this tour!”
Taste Waiheke oysters, olive oil, wine, lunch, beer and whisky on a scenic five-hour tour with a local guide and island transport.
“A very enjoyable day. Lots of great wine and food and views to die for”
Taste Central Otago wines, enjoy a paired lunch, and travel through Kawarau Gorge on a small-group Queenstown tour.
“We love a good winery tour and this was no exception. Host 'T' was brilliant, lots of fun and very knowledgeable about the area and wineries. Lunch was lovely, great group of people as well which made all the tastings fun. Do not go in thinking you won't buy wine either - they were too delicious to pass up!”
Explore Waiheke Island’s vineyards, coastal views, local stories, and wine tastings on a guided four or five-hour tour.
“Really enjoyed the scenic wine tasting tour. Our guide (Caleb) was fantastic….enthusiastically discussed the ins and outs of life in Waiheke and provided an excellent overview of the boutique winery production on the island. Very much enjoyed each of the 4 wineries. Amazing vistas. Great wine. All-in-all a beautiful way to spend a day”
Taste Auckland through local cheeses, Kiwi classics, chocolate and award-winning dishes while learning the city’s story on a three-hour walk.
“I loved the upscale restaurants we visited of real New Zealanders businesses. Very unique flavours, interesting upgrades .. all made with real home ingredients. Lovely company meeting fellow travellers and 2 Kiwis who were surprised to learn so much about Auckland — despite being native to Auckland!!”
Tour Dunedin’s Speight’s Brewery, trace 144 years of brewing, see old and modern facilities, and taste award-winning beers for $28.
“Was in Dunedin and saw this hidden gem. I enjoyed the history of Speights. Interesting they source from an underground spring and part of the licence to do that is that they make the spring water available to the public. The tasting was very enjoyable.”
Taste Hawke’s Bay wines at Mission, Pask, and Trinity Hill, with cheese, chocolate, local stories, and easy Napier pickup.
“Brilliant. Absolutely loved the wine tour, the hospitality, attention to detail and knowledgable host.”
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