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New Zealand's 15 most popular food tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Waiheke in 7 hours: return ferry, guided tastings at 3 wineries, olive-oil sampling, and a 2-course lunch, with a small-group pace.
“The meeting point at the Quay was not clear. You have to go to the Ferry Depot to get your tickets, but that was not crystal clear. I was grateful I could speak to English speaking locals to help guide us to to what we needed to do. Our guide Kai made up for the…”
Auckland on foot with a small-group guide. Taste artisan treats, ice cream, and drinks with included samples in 3 hours.
“What a great way to see a bit of Auckland and learn about the local history and architecture all while getting aquatinted with some of the restaurants in the area. We really enjoyed our time with Kath and Claire and hated for the tour to end. AlRead more”
Central Otago wine cave, 5-dish barrel lunch, wine tastings and cheese pairings, plus Cromwell and Arrowtown. Pickup from Queenstown.
“It’s a fun and informal introduction to the Otago wine industry. Muzza the driver was fun and knowledgeable and all four wineries were great and welcoming. There’s a wine for everyone and the food was amazing too. Great value for money”
Waiheke’s 5.5-hour gourmet food and wine tour with boutique tastings, olive oil, possible oysters, vineyard lunch, and return ferry flexibility.
“This was our first activity in New Zealand and it set the tone for the rest of our trip. We had a wonderful knowledgeable tour guide who kept us engaged through the tour. We visited 3 or 4 wineries and had a lovely lunch and olive oil tasting. Read more”
Taste Te Matuku oysters, Waiheke olive oil, boutique wines, vineyard lunch, and a whisky option on Waiheke in a 5-hour tour.
“Grant was the best guide. We have been to Waiheke island three times and Grant had the most energy and enthusiasm I have ever encountered. He genuinely made it a great experience. He is clearly passionate about the island and invested in you loving it.”
Small-group Queenstown wine and food tour with hotel transfers, 3 hosted tastings, a wine-paired lunch, and stunning Gibbston Valley.
“We had THE BEST day on our QT Wine Trails tour. Mr T, our driver and host was amazing, very charismatic, informative and FUN! All 3 wineries were great, and especially Kinrosss (the lamb shank….delish!) and Ayrburn is on another level… will definitely do this again!”
Taste Auckland CBD with a local guide in 3 hours: local cheeses, Kiwi classics, award-winning dishes, artisan chocolate, and a cold local drink.
“what a fantastic afternoon The food was exceptional and our guide Alex was knowledgeable and entertaining. Definitely do this if you're in Auckland and love food”
Tastebud Tour in Auckland: minivan food stops, farmers market tastings, Auckland Fish Market seafood, lunch and wine, Mt Eden views.
“Great places to eat. We learned a lot of food types available in Auckland and at the same time we went around the neighborhood outside the city.”
5-hour Martinborough foodie tour from Wellington with cheese, chocolate, and wine tastings, a scenic drive, and time to explore.
“The guide made this thoroughly enjoyable trip. The scenery was spectacular. The cheese was unbelievably good.”
Christchurch small-group food walking tour with Māori and earthquake stories, plus lunch, beer, chocolate, honey, and gelato.
“Ash did a wonderful job of guiding and teaching us about the post earthquake reality of Christchurch. Her knowledge of the Māori culture also was a credit to the tour. The food was fabulous at Kaiser as was the Pilsner. This tour was a definite hit, one to be remembered. This is a definite recommendation.”
Queenstown day tour to 4 Central Otago vineyards, the underground wine cave, and a wine-barrel lunch with pairings plus Arrowtown.
“If you’re unsure which trip to book, book this one!!! We had such a great day trip with lunch. John, our travel guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience fantastic. There was plenty of good wine stops before a big lunch and then the last tasting also had cheese boards offered which really finished…”
A 3-hour Auckland CBD food walk with 4+ tastings, local stories, and a guided route through Federal Street, High Street, and Britomart.
“Liz was absolutely amazing. My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed it. She quickly adjusted some of the foods to fit my mom's palette which was not expected but very appreciated. She's very passionate about her city and its heritage. A definite must.”
A small-group Wellington walking food tour with snacks, local tastes, and friendly guides, starting on Cuba Street and finishing back at base.
“John was a great guide for our walking food tour of Wellington. He was personable, took us to interesting places and showed us a variety of foods. He individualized our stops based on our interests and food likes and dislikes. He provided interesting information about the area along the way. I would highly recommend this…”
Martinborough foodie day tour from Wellington with hotel pickup: wine, beer, cheese, olive oil and vineyard lunch in a small group.
“Lots of interesting things to do. Met award winning wine makers, cheese crafters, creative chocolate concocters, olive oil growers, and enjoy wonderful tastes of fresh cooked foods for lunch. Take the 'guess the chocolate' test...it's fun! Full day. Personalized service. Small group. Wonderful 😊”
Waiheke Taste&Graze tour from Auckland: private island transport, wine tastings, craft whiskey/beer, lunch platter, and olive oil tasting.
“My Husband agreed to a wine tour for our Honeymoon even though he doesn’t drink wine, or any alcohol really. He loved the tour guide with intricate local knowledge and the food pairings were amazing. By the second stop he had not only bRead more”
