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15 Best Lunch Experiences In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular lunch experiences, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Lunch Experiences In New Zealand

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Kiwi lunch plus the Green Dragon drink stop

1.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Most Popular★ 5.0

Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworms in one full day from Auckland, with hotel pickup, guided tours, and lunch included.

“Very good day out. Attractions excellent and very scenic journey to them. Food offerings very good as well. Guide, Liam, was knowledgable and friendly. Overall a long but excellent day out. Size of group made it very personable. Very well organised company.”

2,677 reviewsFrom $229.61by Auckland Scenic Tours

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Hobbiton Movie Set: The Shire With Crowd Control

2.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★ 4.9

One Auckland day trip that pairs Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, lunch, and scenic Waikato countryside views.

“I loved Hobbiton, but I really would have liked more time to use the restrooms and go to the gift shop. 20 minutes to foboth for us females is NOT enough time, especially if you have lines to wait in. Waitomo caves was nice but we didn't see much once in the boat.”

2,505 reviews11 hoursFrom $221by Auckland Scenic Tours

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - Driver commentary on the ride: turning 2.25 hours into part of the adventure

3.Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★ 4.8

Auckland to Hobbiton day trip with a guided Shire walk, Hobbit Hole visit, Party Marquee buffet lunch, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

“The day was amazing. We were picked up in Auckland and driven to the Hobbiton set where we were shown around my a lovely tour guide. All in all we were there for around 3 hours which felt a little short, I would have liked to have stayed for a bit longer, and also would…”

1,431 reviews8 hoursFrom $182by GreatSights New Zealand

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise - The Steamship Part: TSS Earnslaw (and Why People Chase It)

4.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★ 5.0

Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the steamship TSS Earnslaw, enjoy a chef-led BBQ lunch at Walter Peak, and watch sheep shearing and dog herding.

“Exactly as promised. Definitely boom this steamship and not the newer boat. A different, fun experience. Go see the coal / engine room as well. There are some nice spots to sit below outside and feel the breeze and take in the beauty. It was lRead more”

1,196 reviewsFrom $98.67by RealNZ

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set: guided bus + a very real-feeling village

Paihia: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Trip with Lunch

Paihia: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Trip with Lunch - The Ninety Mile Beach drive: why the bus matters

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch - Lunch at Waitomo: simple picnic, plus a Green Dragon bonus

7.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

★ 4.5

Auckland day trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton with lunch, guided tours, in-car Wi‑Fi, and iconic photo stops.

“This is a good day trip where 2 activities are combined - Waitamo Glow worms followed by Hobbitton set tour. Waitamo glow worms cave was a bit of letdown and we give only 3 out of 5 stars. The guide at the cave was trying to be funny and didn’t have much to talk. The…”

796 reviewsFrom $271.19by GreatSights

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch - The bus legs: why comfort and timing matter on this route

From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch - Arriving at Hobbiton: what you’ll see right away

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau - Mirror Lakes Walk: reflections that actually depend on the day

10.Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

★ 5.0

Small-group full-day Te Anau to Milford Sound tour with cruise, picnic lunch, and scenic stops like Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel.

“This was one of our favorite days in NZ. Steve was such an incredible tour guide, I felt like I learned so much about daily life in NZ, the culture, the horticulture, botany, I mean you name it. He truly made the trip so special. The views and the stops were amazing. The boat tour…”

755 reviewsFrom $185.55by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Milford Sound: Nature Cruise – Grand Views & Optional Lunch

Milford Sound: Nature Cruise - Grand Views & Optional Lunch - Choosing your spot: top deck thrill vs indoor comfort

11.Milford Sound: Nature Cruise – Grand Views & Optional Lunch

★ 4.7

Premium Milford Sound catamaran cruise with live narration, 360° top-deck views, close waterfall spray, wildlife spotting, and optional lunch.

“Milford sound was a great experience. The Southern Discoveries cruise did a great job showing all the key viewing points. The English tour guide was excellent. The experience is humbling.”

723 reviews90 - 135 minutesFrom $98by Southern Discoveries

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Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

Boutique Wine Tour - visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch - The small-group setup (up to 12) and why it changes the experience

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch) - The scenic flight: Southern Alps to Milford, with real narration

Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch - Hobbiton Movie Set: 2.5 hours that actually feels like the set

14.Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

★ 4.9

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with lunch, scenic stops, and guided magic.

“Fabulous trip from the moment we were picked up to the moment we we dropped back!! Glow worm caves were truly beautiful and Hobbiton was magical. A tad expensive but well worth the cost as I don’t think you’ll get an experience like this again!! Great guide from Cheekikiwi travel and plenty of break times…”

607 reviews13 hoursFrom $226by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch - The glass-roof coach: comfort perks and the reality of a long ride

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