New Zealand · FOOD
30 reviewed
Good food experiences fill up over a New Zealand summer and the best of them are gone by October. The 15 that stand out are below, with current prices and what makes each one different.
Taste Waiheke for about 7 hours, with return ferries, three winery tastings, olive oil sampling, and a 2-course lunch in a guided small-group flow.
“No guidance or information given. I was not told what to do and therefore missed the tour. Do not recommend.”
Auckland’s Flavours of our City Food Walk is a 3-hour small-group tour with guided tastings, artisan stops, and a final wine or beer.
“We enjoyed our tour with Alex. She was a lot of fun and we loved trying the various foods. We even had a stop to get chocolate bon bons.”
Queenstown Central Otago gourmet wine tour with hotel pickup, a wine-cave visit, four tastings, barrel-cooked lunch, and cheese pairings.
“Had a blast, not sure any other wine tour could top it. The food was scrumptious and the wine selection vast and delicious. Really, so many wines to taste. Lindsey was kind and informative (and funny), and the entire group ended having a truly great time. My favorite wine tour in the world so far!”
Sample Waiheke wine, olive oil, oysters, and a family-style lunch on a small-group tour with wharf pickup and relaxed pacing.
“All the wineries selected have beautiful locations, the lunch was a platter lunch with a good selection of cheese and deli.. We were lucky to have a wonderful weather. Great wine. Knowledgeable guide.”
Half-day Queenstown wine tour with tastings at 3 Gibbston wineries and a wine-paired lunch, all-inclusive with pickup options.
“The tour was great! Went to a good variety of boutique wineries and met some awesome people. Tee, our driver and guide, was knowledgeable and fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone staying in Queenstown”
Waiheke gourmet tour with Te Matuku Bay oysters, olive oil tastings, and 3 boutique vineyards, ending with lunch and Oneroa time.
“A fantastic tour/day out! Glenn was a great guide and all of the wineries were wonderful. Lovely wine and delicious food.”
Half day Queenstown wine and food tour with hotel pickup, three hosted tastings, scenic gorge drive, and a wine paired lunch.
“Great experience, Claire was a fantastic host and we had a blast on our wine tour. Great food and an amazing insight into the Otago Wine culture. Plenty of variety to try the local gems in NZ wine culture!”
A 3-hour Auckland CBD walking food tour with local cheeses, Kiwi classics, award-winning dishes, artisan chocolate, and city history. $122
“This was a really well planned food tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and made the effort to get the group to gel. We got introduced to some great food venues within a small part of the CBD, giving us the confidence to scratch beneath the surface ourselves. There was enough food to cover us for lunch but not so much that we didn't have room for dinner. We took away some top tips that we used later in our holiday. A great tour.”
Small-group Auckland food and wine tour with minivan stops, morning tea, lunch, Fish Market tastings, and Mt Eden views. Pickup included.
“Amazing experience. Our guide, Kath, made the tour fun and enjoyable. All stops were unique and had great stories about the City, culture and history. I would recommend this tour to anyone.”
A 5-hour Martinborough food tour from Wellington with cheese, chocolate, and wine tastings, plus scenic views and free time to wander.
“I had such a great day out and I appreciate this company’s flexibility in making the day happen for me. The stops are great - the guessing game at Schoc chocolates is a highlight and Poppies’ cheese platter was outrageously good. As arRead more”
Taste Christchurch on a small-group inner-city walk, mixing landmark stories, post-quake history, and local food stops with real Māori connections.
“Have done numerous city tours on our travels but this one was very special. Our guide, Riwai, was so passionate and knowledgeable it was a joy to be around him. Worth every penny and then some..”
Queenstown gourmet wine tour with a wine cave cheese pairing, barrel-cooked lunch, and vineyard tastings in Gibbston, Cromwell, and Bannockburn.
“Plenty of quality wine over 4 stops including fantastic stop for food. Informative and friendly guide called Lindsay. Would definitely recommend this trip”
A 3-hour Auckland CBD food walk with a local guide, at least four tastings, and highlights like Britomart, seafood, and ice cream.
“Fabulous food and wonderful guide! History and geography included...and the food was wonderful! Thank-you so much!”
Walking Food Odyssey in Wellington mixes coffee, scones, kombucha, pies and international bites on a small-group Cuba Street walk.
“Great tour! Lots of food and drinks and lots of variety! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. He gave us lots of ideas for our stay here in Wellington.”
A small-group Martinborough day trip from Wellington with wine, beer, cheese, and olive oil tastings plus a vineyard lunch.
“Perfect blend of different experiences in a small group…great local cheese, wine, and chocolate. A wonderful day learning about growing grapes and olives.”
