Top New Zealand Dining Experiences

Rotorua Maori Hangi Dinner and Performance

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• While in Rotorua, see a cultural performance and take part in a traditional Maori ‘hangi’ feast at Tamaki Maori Village. A local guide escorts you by coach to the ‘marae’ (Maori village) for an immersive evening that begins with a welcome ceremony by New Zealand's indigenous people. Learn about local customs and watch a powerful display of song and dance before a hangi dinner.
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Queenstown Skyline Gondola and Restaurant

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• Ride the Queenstown gondola to a skyline restaurant for a midday or evening meal, and enjoy scenic views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables range. At Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar, perched on Bob's Peakat Skyline high above the mountain town, settle in for a 4-course buffet lunch or 6-course buffet dinner of local specialties. Each table in the restaurant’s tiered seating area boasts prime views, including Coronet Peak. On Christmas or New Year’s Eve, enjoy a themed buffet, live entertainment and two luge rides.
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Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

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• Sail away on a 2.5-hour harbor cruise in Auckland and enjoy a 3-course dinner during a memorable tour of Waitemata Harbour highlights, including the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Set out aboard a sailing yacht from Viaduct Harbour, then enjoy service in the dining room while at anchor in Westhaven Marina. As evening falls, your expert captain shares informative facts about Auckland and its iconic sights.
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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch

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• Depart Queenstown aboard the TSS ‘Earnslaw’ for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. You’ll travel round-trip by vintage steamship and dig into a gourmet barbecue lunch from the terrace at the Colonel’s Homestead. Enjoy chef-prepared Central Otago specialties accompanied by salads, desserts and local cheeses. Don’t miss the sheep shearing demonstration or showmanship by the farm’s sheepdogs.
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Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

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• Board the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship, for an evening cruise on Queenstown’s scenic Lake Wakatipu. Arriving at Walter Peak High Country Farm, you’re treated to a sumptuous barbecue dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead. Sink your teeth into roasted meats and seafood, homemade desserts and a New Zealand cheeseboard while a pianist provides the ambiance. After dinner, join a walking tour of the farm to see demonstrations, or simply relax in the bar where you can purchase wine and other beverages, before the return boat trip to Queenstown.
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The Best of Waiheke: Ziplining, Wine Tasting and Vineyard Lunch

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• See the best of Waiheke Island in one day that combines a zipline adventure with lunch, wine tasting, and sampling the island’s olive oil and wine. Expert guides show your small group, limited to 12, how to soar among the treetops. Then join a max of 33 for lunch and a wine tour at Stonyridge Vineyard, followed by two additional wine tastings and visits to Rangihoua Estate and a local premium Vineyard. Explore the island on your own with a complimentary bus pass, or return together by ferry to Auckland.
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Tramway Restaurant Dinner Tour of Christchurch

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• Enjoy a 4-course dinner aboard the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant and travel in heritage style through the city center, round-trip from Cathedral Junction. Relax and enjoy views of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Avon River from your window-side table. The 2.5-hour journey in this elegant restaurant on wheels includes a welcome drink upon arrival, with tea and coffee to accompany your gourmet meal, served by professional waitstaff.
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Waiheke Island Lunch or Dinner by Seaplane from Auckland

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• Fly from Auckland to Waiheke Island on a narrated seaplane flight over the Hauraki Gulf, with aerial views of the Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour Bridge and Motutapu Island. You’ll enjoy a 3-course meal of seasonal produce and seafood with a glass of sparkling wine at the Oyster Inn, an award-winning restaurant in the charming village of Oneroa. Then return to Auckland at your leisure by ferry.
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Te Puia Maori Cultural Tour and Steambox Lunch

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• Gain insight into traditional Maori customs with a 2.5-hour guided tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia, followed by a steambox lunch prepared the traditional way: cooked over steam vents at the Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Walk past Pohutu Geyser, see a flax-weaving demonstration, and spot the national bird in the nocturnal Kiwi House. This small-group tour near Rotorua is limited to a maximum of 15 people for a personalized experience.
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Private Tour: Bay of Islands Tour with Wine Tasting

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• The Bay of Islands is one of the most visited attractions of New Zealand’s North Island, and this private 6-hour tour from Paihia combines all its highlights with wine tasting in the Kerikeri wine region. Along the way, discover New Zealand’s colonial history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, marvel at natural wonders such as Haruru Falls and Wharepuke Falls, and immerse yourself in Maori culture at Rewa‘s Village.
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Scenic Gondola Ride & Buffet Dinner

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• Savor the views and award-winning cuisine when you combine a scenic ride on the Skyline Rotorua Gondola with a buffet dinner at the Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar. Take a seat in your gondola cabin and float up the side of Mt. Ngongotaha, a dormant volcano with views of Lake Rotorua. Your buffet dinner includes international and seafood options.
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Scenic Gondola Ride & Buffet Lunch

• Volcanic Mt. Ngongotaha and scenic Lake Rotorua rank among Rotorua’s top natural attractions, with panoramic views over the geothermal landscapes. On this tour, take the Skyline Rotorua cable car to the top of Mt. Ngongotaha for a delicious buffet lunch with Lake Rotorua views. Reach the summit in comfort and visit the award-winning Stratosfare Restaurant for one of Rotorua’s premium dining experiences.
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Private Tour: Napier and Hawke's Bay Premium Wine Tour with Lunch

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• This private tour takes you to four high-end wineries in the Hawke's Bay region for wine tasting. A personal guide accompanies you in a luxury vehicle to Elephant Hill Estate, Craggy Range Winery, and Te Mata Estate. Savor a 2-course lunch and glass of premium wine at the Black Barn Bistro. The 5.5-hour itinerary includes a scenic drive around the Tukituki River Valley road loop and up to Te Mata Peak for views over Hawke's Bay.
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Small-Group Wellington Food Tour

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• Wellington is home to a thriving culinary scene, with more cafes and restaurants per capita than New York City. With new eateries regularly opening and local favorites shutting shop, it can be hard to pick out the must visit spots. On this private tour, your guide showcases Wellington's best artisan coffee roasters, cheesemongers and gelaterias.
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Half-Day Napier Wine Experience Tour

• Get a comprehensive introduction to Napier wine by visiting four very different wineries for tastings, from the oldest winery in New Zealand to newer establishments with fresh takes on local flavors. You’ll sample wines at each stop, then see a wine museum that’s built into former wine fermentation tanks, with traces of the wine-making process still evident on the walls. This tour is limited to 11 people for a fun and personal experience, and it includes round-trip transport from hotels in Napier city.
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Private Maori Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

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• Explore Waiheke Island on foot and gain insight into the region’s rich Maori heritage on this 3-hour walking tour. Hike along winding trails and enjoy sweeping views over the beaches and Hauraki Gulf from the soaring coastal headlands. Along the way, listen as your Maori guide sheds light on the region’s deep roots and shares stories about the island’s past. Stop at a local vineyard and learn of the diverse grape varietals thriving in the fertile soils, then finish with a wine tasting.
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Queenstown Trail Highlight Self Guided Bike Ride includes Queenstown Transfers

• Discover the Queenstown Trail at your own pace on a self-guided bike tour that takes you outside the city to locations such as Arrowtown, Gibbston, Lake Hayes, and the Kawarau Bridge, famous for its bungy jumping operation. You can decide how much you want to ride, from 9 to 22 miles (14 to 35 km).
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Learn to Cook with a Professional Chef in her Auckland Home

• New Zealand’s cuisine is as varied as the country itself, drawing influences from both local ingredients and Pacific flavors. This private cooking class is the perfect introduction, with chance to get hands-on and create a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner. Under the guidance of professional chef, cook up tasty dishes such as lamb ribs glazed with Hawks Bay plum and manuka honey, or peach and avocado salad.
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Taste Buds Tour: Wairarapa - Full Day

• Taste the bountiful produce of the Wairarapa region on this full-day tour. In a comfortable vehicle, enjoy the scenic ride through the Rimutaka Ranges while listening to engaging commentary on the local flora, fauna, and history. Stop for tastings of local wine in Martinborough, award-winning olive oil, cheese, and beer. Top it all off with a lunch at a local vineyard with your small group of just 11 people or fewer.
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Blueberry Orchard and Winery Tour from Rotorua

• Visit a blueberry farm and winery outside of Rotorua, and learn about New Zealand blueberries from bush to bottle. This 1-hour, guided tour starts in the blueberry fields, then follows the berries through processing, sorting, and wine making, and includes tastings of blueberry products, blueberry wines, and blueberry liqueurs.
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