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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.

“Such a good time and we got super lucky with the weather! Martin was the best, he kept everyone informed and entertained the entire time. While I would love to do Hobbiton again, I would probably opt out of the glow worm tour. Nonetheless, still an amazing day filled with fun and hokey pokey ice…”

2,677 reviewsFrom $229.61by Auckland Scenic Tours

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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.

“Walter Peak Farm was an unforgettable experience. The gourmet lunch was absolutely amazing—fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. Every bite felt thoughtful and indulgent. Paired with the stunning setting, it was hard to tell what stole the show more: the food or the views. The scenic backdrop across t”

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

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

★ 5.0

Small-group Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, scenic breaks, and guided tours in about 12 hours.

“Our guide,Timmy, was great. He was personable and knowledgeable. He made plenty of stops in addition to the 2 main attractions. Hobbitown had some steps and uphill walking so be prepared. The cave was beautiful. It also has stairs and can be dark. Be careful. Lunch was much nicer than I was expecting. The food…”

1,117 reviewsFrom $235.20by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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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

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.

“We had a wonderful day with Cheeky Kiwi Tours from Te Anau to Milford Sound. Steve, our driver‑guide, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great stories about the area’s history and wildlife. The drive was beautiful with plenty of thoughtful stops along the way, and everything ran smoothly from start”

755 reviewsFrom $185.55by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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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

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

★ 5.0

Boutique Central Otago wine tour from Queenstown with 4 cellar doors, lunch, and scenic stops in Cromwell, Gibbston, and Bannockburn.

“Couldn’t recommend this tour enough. Our guide Ben was excellent. He helped move our dinner reservation back knowing we would be late, was incredibly knowledgeable about the region and its wines, friendly and informative, and ensured we had an all around great time. We really enjoyed the wine”

673 reviewsFrom $173.14by Appellation Wine Tours

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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

13.Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

★ 5.0

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and cruise with lunch. Scenic air views, reserved seats, pilot commentary, and wildlife spotting.

“I couldn’t recommend both the experience and the company highly enough. The organisation in the run up to our trip and on the day was excellent. We were collected at the time stipulated, enjoyed a beautiful scenic flight with excellent narrative from our pilot Corey. The cruise was excellent and again narrated w”

672 reviewsFrom $518.74by Air Milford

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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

15.Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

★ 4.5

Glass-roof coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound with up to 2 hours on the water, lunch and hot drinks included, plus easy photo stops.

“A long but beautiful and informative day. Our bus driver Junior was so entertaining, friendly and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our day. The views from the bus were spectacular and there were plenty of stops to break up the trip. Milford sound was incredible and the meal of the cruise was delicious.”

581 reviewsFrom $214.10by Southern Discoveries

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