Food, Wine & Nightlife in New Zealand

Gain insight into traditional Maori customs with a 2.5-hour guided tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia, followed by a steambox lunch prepared the traditional way: cooked over steam vents at the Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Walk past Pohutu Geyser, see a flax-weaving demonstration, and spot the national bird in the nocturnal Kiwi House. This small-group tour near Rotorua is limited to a maximum of 15 people for a personalized experience.

Travel with a small group to four separate wineries in Napier. This 6-hour tour introduces you to a range of varietals including a glass of wine and chef's platter lunch at the Mission Estate Winery, followed by Church Road, Esk Valley, and Linden. Finish with wine, cheese, and crackers at an exclusive viewing platform overlooking Hawke's Bay.

Discover some of New Zealand's finest wines on a full-day tour of the Central Otago wine region from Queenstown. Visit five wineries, sip wine in Australasia's largest wine cave, enjoy a gourmet lunch, and sample locally made cheeses. You'll also visit the Cromwell Heritage Precinct and learn about the Otago Gold Rush. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group wine tour that includes wine tastings, lunch, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take in the highlights of the Marlborough wine region on this full-day small-group tour from Blenheim or Picton. See Peter Jackson's collection of WWI aircraft on display at the Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre, enjoy wine tasting at two Wairau Valley wineries, and sample delicious gourmet cuisine at a local restaurant (own expense).

Taste your way from one top Auckland restaurant to the next on this 3-hour gourmet food and wine tour. Together with a food-loving guide, you'll seek out downtown Auckland's finest - and often hard to find - foodie hotspots on foot. Taste a variety of food spiced with Māori, European, Asian and Pacific Islander flavors, and savor some of the award-winning wine for which New Zealand is famed. You'll also gain insight into how the area's evolved and its colonial history. Numbers limited to 10, ensuring a small-group experience.

Explore pretty Waiheke Island's beaches, vineyards, and rolling scenery on a full-day, small-group tour that includes tastings at three boutique vineyards. You'll get an overview and orientation of the island, stopping for great views and sandy beaches, and learn about local wine production as you sip Waiheke vintages. Group size is limited to five people to ensure personal service, with pickup and drop-off at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal or island hotels.

This private tour takes you to four high-end wineries in the Hawke's Bay region for wine tasting. A personal guide accompanies you in a luxury vehicle to Elephant Hill Estate, Craggy Range Winery, and Te Mata Estate. Savor a 2-course lunch and glass of premium wine at the Black Barn Bistro. The 5.5-hour itinerary includes a scenic drive around the Tukituki River Valley road loop and up to Te Mata Peak for views over Hawke's Bay.

Ride the Queenstown gondola to a skyline restaurant for a midday or evening meal, and enjoy scenic views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables range. At Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar, perched on Bob's Peakat Skyline high above the mountain town, settle in for a 4-course buffet lunch or 6-course buffet dinner of local specialties. Each table in the restaurant's tiered seating area boasts prime views, including Coronet Peak. On Christmas or New Year's Eve, enjoy a themed buffet, live entertainment and two luge rides.

Sip your way around Martinborough - a once sleepy colonial town that's now a prominent wine village at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail - on this private day trip from Wellington. Following hotel or port pickup and a scenic drive through the Wairarapa, you'll visit three of Martinborough's renowned wineries. Enjoy a guided wine tasting at each and a lunch platter with wine at Poppies Martinborough. Then, choose to continue hopping around Martinborough's wineries or travel to nearby Greytown, whose pretty streets are thronged with cafes and antique stores.

Uncover the secrets that make Napier such a unique and wondrous place to explore. This 5.5 hour tour, hosted by 3rd generation winemaker Don, and 4th generation farmer Roslyn, allows you to discover stunning Hawke's Bay scenery and 3 of Hawke's Bay's iconic wineries. Be amazed at breathtaking views from many private, scenic locations, experience a Hawke's Bay lifestyle farm while feeding the sheep and other animals, and wander around a beautiful country garden. Taste wine amongst the vines in your host's vineyard. This tour will take you away from the crowds to stunning places and exclusive seated wine tastings, hosted by an experienced winemaker, including Reserve wines not normally opened. This small group tour is very friendly, with warm and genuine 'Kiwi Hospitality' from husband and wife team, Don and Roslyn.

Join a foodie guide for a 3-hour morning tour of Queen Street, located in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. Sample the city’s multicultural cuisine as you stroll past fascinating architecture and discover culinary hot spots. Bite into artisan bread, bakery goods, fresh produce and Asian-inspired dishes as you taste your way past hidden gems in this popular thoroughfare.

Fine-tune your appreciation of New Zealand wine on this afternoon tour of the Hawkes Valley wine region from Napier. Sample regional wines and champagne at the Church Road Winery, then enjoy tours and tastings at the Esk Valley Estate and Mission Estate, New Zealand's oldest winery. After strolling the vineyards of the Linden Estate, end the day with wine, cheese and a panoramic view over Hawkes Bay.

Combine a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland with afternoon wine tasting on this full-day excursion, including a winery lunch. Travel by minivan with a professional guide past significant landmarks, appreciate the views over Auckland Harbour, and enjoy a beach stroll. Then savor wine at three award-winning North Island wineries in the Kumeu wine region. Numbers are limited to 18 people to ensure a memorable experience with like-minded wine lovers. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore Waiheke Island without having to worry about hiring a car and missing out on wine tastings by booking this private wine and art tour. Meet your guide at the ferry terminal or your Waiheke accommodation, and spend the day exploring the island's boutique wineries, craft shops and art galleries. You'll enjoy wine tastings at three vineyards and a 2-course lunch with wine, as well as a visit to Oneroa Village's galleries or a private art studio. Private transport and the services of your own dedicated guide are also included.

Volcanic beaches, native rain forest and vineyards abound on this full-day tour of West Auckland. Begin with a wine tasting in Henderson Valley, then continue to the Waitakere Ranges, where more than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) of coastline and forest await you. Get elevated views of the reserve from the Arataki visitor center, explore the black-sand beaches of Piha and Karekare, and get close to the Karekare waterfalls. Then, enjoy an included lunch before finishing your tour with wine tastings at West Brook Wines and Kumeu River Wines.

Discover Auckland's food and wine on a half-day tour with a local insider who shares the region's freshest seafood, baked goods and other delectable treats. Enjoy morning tea, a light lunch and wine tasting of superb varietals; visit the Auckland Fish Market and meet the talented artisan producers at a farmers' market; and travel by minivan to key landmarks including Ponsonby Road, Mt Eden and the Auckland Domain. You'll discover a wealth of epicurean delights in Auckland on this small-group tour, limited to 6 people for personalized attention.

Discover some of the vineyards and wineries for which New Zealand's fertile South Island is famous on this 4-hour wine tour from Queenstown. Travel from Queenstown into the South Island's rolling hills with your guide. Visit a total of three wineries such as Gibbston Valley Winery, Mt Rosa, Waitiri Creek Winery or Chard Farm Winery. During your visits sample some of the delicious wines and cheese produced in the region, and gain insight into the delicate balances of scent and flavour at play in your glass.

Sample the bounty of Waiheke Island on a 5-hour food and wine tour that visits Casita Miro, Mudbrick Winery and the Rangihoua Estate. Hop off your ferry from Auckland for lunch at the award wining Stonyridge, followed by a sampling of wine, beer and olive oils. Nestled in the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke has the ideal micro-climate for growing grapes and olives. Discover for yourself why Waiheke is renowned for producing some of New Zealand's most acclaimed artisan wines!

Stroll the waterfront and beachside eateries of Takapuna, an up-and-coming foodie destination and popular seaside suburb of Auckland. Soak up the scenic views along the tree-lined coastline while learning about the area’s culinary culture during a 3.5-hour food walking tour with your guide. Discover hidden gems and tempt your palate with pizza, tarts, chocolate and more!

Waiheke Island is a popular spot for wine tasting and the most atmospheric time to visit is in the evening hours. On this twilight tasting tour from Auckland, enjoy wine tasting among the vineyards of the Onetangi Valley, indulge in a delicious 2-course dinner at Batch Winery, then admire the glittering Auckland skyline as you cruise back to the city.