New Zealand · DINING EXPERIENCES
11 reviewed
Of the 11 dining experiences on this site, these 11 are the ones to book. Prices, running times and the thing that actually separates them sit below, so you can decide in five minutes and get back to the map.
Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua blends canoe chanting, glow-worm bush walks, and a hangi buffet dinner in a 3-hour cultural show.
“Food was amazing and loads of it! Whole experience was incredible”
Spend 3.5 hours at Te Pa Tu in Rotorua: Māori performances, hands-on culture, and a 4-course fusion dinner in a forest setting.
“The event was wonderful. our hosts made us feel welcome and performed beautifully. learning about the culture was great as was the food. it was a huge feast!”
Evening cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak for a buffet dinner, sheepdog herding, and shearing show, plus narrated Lake Wakatipu views.
“About 4 hours duration: 45 minute cruise on TSS Earnslaw and 2 hours for lunchel and sheep shearing show. The boat is great, the lunch fantastic and the sheep dog and sheep muster & shearing were all hugely enjoyable. Best thing about Queenstown.”
Sail Auckland Harbour at sunset with live commentary and a 3-course dinner on a 50-foot yacht from Viaduct Harbour.
“3 person crew was very nice but presentation was absolutely lacking. One drink offered before meal. Appetizers and meal - really really awful . So disappointed”
A 2.5-hour sailing dinner on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour with a 3-course menu from The Lula Inn, plus jackets for windy nights.
“We had a wonderful experience on the Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-course dinner. The sailing crew was extremely friendly and welcoming. We were offered a complimentary welcome drink (alcoholic options included), and additional beverages were available for purchase at very reasonable prices. The 3-course dinner was very delicious and exceeded our expectations. The crew also provided clear and interesting explanations about the sights along the way which made the cruise even more enjoyable. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and the sailboat itself was in excellent condition. Overall, this cruise is an absolute recommendation!”
Te Puia’s Te Pō evening blends a wharenui welcome, a hangi buffet, and starlit Pōhutu geyser viewing with hot chocolate.
“The welcome and performance were amazing. Meal was great but was definitely not expecting sooooo many people. The walk around the geysers are great too. Well laid out. Not sure if the day visit then the meal were value for money but overall the day was good”
Evening kayak on Lake Rotoiti with hot pools, glowworm caves by boat, and a Kiwi BBQ dinner from Rotorua.
“Our tour was changed to morning due to not enough people. We had a great time kayaking across the lake beautiful weather. Spent an hours soaking in the hot springs, so relaxing. Our guide Justin was so helpful and gave a great commentary on our tour. Thank you Justin.”
Queenstown’s progressive dinner with Central Otago wine at 3 scenic spots, includes drinks, transport, and live commentary for $297.25.
“Great food, great wine, options to choose from, very outgoing tour guide Emma, friendly group to chat with, visited beautiful locations”
Taste Speight’s Pride of the South in Dunedin: historic brew floor, 30-min beer tasting, and a two-course Ale House meal.
“Brilliant, had a great tour guide in Marty, very informative and funny. The beer tasted great too, with the dark ale being my favourite”
Enjoy fine dining at The Moraine, then stargaze at Pukaki Observatory with an astro-guide and telescope view of Saturn, Jupiter, and more.
“Really amazing, such a beautiful place. Everybody who we interacted with was so passionate and excited about their work. Highly recommend!”
Evening starlight kayak on Lake Rotoiti with a glowworm cave, thermal hot pools, and a kiwi BBQ dinner in Rotorua.
“Tom was an amazing tour guide. He was patient with us and the whole tour was great. The BBQ with the peacock/venison sausage and salmon was amazing and the glowworms was the icing on the cake. Thank you Tom for the amazing memory!”
