Things to do in Auckland, North Island: The Best Food Tours

Taste the best of Auckland on a food tour with an expert guide who dishes on the city's freshest produce, wine, and seafood, among other tasty treats, during a 4-hour tour. Travel by minivan throughout the city to visit the Auckland Fish Market and drive to landmarks including Mt Eden, Ponsonby Road and the Auckland Domain. Visit a farmers' market as well as other artisan producers who provide samples of the delectable goods they make. Enjoy a wine tasting and light lunch with your companions on this small-group tour limited to 6 people.

Inclusions: Mornng Tea, Food and wine tastings, Lunch, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Journey through one of Auckland's finest wine areas, Kumeu. A short drive from Auckland central, the Kumeu Wine Trail is a great fun day out. Our experienced guides can recommend you some of the regions finest vineyards and eateries. Any entrance fees are not included in the cost and are paid locally. The hours are flexible so you can enjoy as many vineyards as you like or visit some of the regions finest eateries and the famous nearby west Auckland beaches. We would also recommend including a trip to Muriwai beach or Bethells beach.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Round-trip private transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes

Exclusions: Entrance fees for vineyards & tastings

A leisurely walking tour discovering hidden bars where Auckland comes alive after dark. You go early so you can remember where to come at night! These are hard to find hot spots off the beaten track where locals in the know go in the old part of town. Some of our highlights are; a bar set in Auckland'™s first picture theatre; bars in cellars below sea level; a house bar in an Art Deco Hotel and more. Discover Auckland's hidden bar culture and their barmen, owners or managers as you visit a number of venues around the city centre where you will be treated to an array of fabulous cocktail tastings using seasonal, local and imported ingredients. The tour includes dialogue of downtown Auckland'™s colonial history and geography as well as information about the bar visited and the bar's philosophy behind the drinks they make. Go where the locals go and feel like a local with your local guide in a small group.

Inclusions: Beverages, Snacks, Local guide, Tour escort/host, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Gratuities

If you're after a relaxed pace day, with a small group of people this afternoon tour is a great option for you. The tour offers some of Waiheke’s scenic highlights, a visit and tastings at three boutique vineyards, a micro-brewery and an excellent platter lunch. Enjoy an entertaining and informative commentary along the way.

Inclusions: Lunch (Vineyard Platter), Wine tastings at 3 vineyards and 1 Micro Brewery, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation, Local taxes, Small group tour (shared with others) Minimum 2 people - Maximum 10 pax people, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st), Gratuities

What better introduction to the heart of the city than starting at the top of Auckland's ‘Golden Mile’, taking in the city’s oldest architecture and enjoying samples of our multicultural cuisine along the way. Enjoy the Queen Street Food tour or try out our alternative afternoon tour!

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), All Food tastings, Local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off - please make your own way to our designated meeting point.

Enjoy succulent fresh oysters, award-winning olive oil and other locally-produced specialty foods, accompanied by wines from some of Waiheke Island’s top boutique vineyards.Your guide will provide an entertaining and informative commentary along the way.

Inclusions: Lunch (Vineyard Platter), Snacks (Waiheke oysters and Cheese at one of the vineyards), Wine tastings at 3 vineyards, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation, Local taxes, Small group tour (shared with others) Minimum 2 people - Maximum 18 pax people, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st), Gratuities

If you love food and wine and a little walking and want to familiarize yourself with this area and its people, this is the tour for you! Auckland is a melting pot of different nationalities from all over the globe and the best way to experience this, is through its people and food. Meet our local guide and discover downtown Auckland and its award winning and often hard to find eating establishments. Discover how downtown evolved from the earliest colonists and the buildings & streets they left behind.  Taste your way from restaurant to restaurant experiencing their unique flavours showing Auckland’s cultural diversity. A great tour to do on arrival to our beautiful city, as you will become familiar with this historical part of town and what it has to offer. Arrive hungry as you will be sampling a selection of delicious plates expertly paired with delicious NZ wine. Don't plan anything for dinner as you probably won't need it....

Inclusions: Walking tour with a historical narrative, Food tasting - this will amount to a mid-sized meal, Wine tastings and beverages and water, Local guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses

If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend the afternoon, taking in the city’s oldest architecture and history whilst nibbling on local treats along the way.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), All Food tastings, Local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off - please make your own way to our designated meeting point.

Journey north over the harbour bridge and beyond Auckland's border. Enjoy the delights of the Puhoi Valley Cheese Company, Warkworth Honey Center before a guided tour from the Matakana regions finest vineyards and eateries. Recommended add-on's for this trip are Pakiri Beach Horse Riding

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Round-trip private transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes

Exclusions: Entrance fees for vineyards & tastings

Catch the 9 am ferry from Auckland City to arrive on Waiheke just a short 35 minutes later. We will pick you up from the ferry at Matiatia wharf where our Magic Tour begins. Scenic drive along Oneroa bay via Delamore Lodge to the town art centre and shops making our way to Palm beach look out point via little Oneroa beach our 1st stop for photo opportunity followed by a short walk to the beach make our way to Casita Miro for our 1st wine tasting followed by a dramatic entrance to the best beach on the island Onetangi beach our 2nd photo opportunity stop, followed by Olive oil tasting at Rangihoua Estate onward to Mudbrick for 2nd wine tasting followed by lunch (Not included) finally we drop you for the 2pm ferry . The choice of wineries may change due to availability on the day and ferry fare not included.

Inclusions: Wine testing two wineries and olive oil testing

Exclusions: Lunch