7-Day North Island Best Local Wine & Food Tour NZ

Day 1 | Welcome to Auckland

• Personal airport meet-and-greet and private transfer.
• Explore Auckland's vibrant food, arts, and waterfront precincts.
• Enjoy a private guided city and food tour featuring some of the city's best local flavours, inspired by the asian pasific melting pot.
• Enjoy a gourmet dinner or private chef experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant

Day 2 | Auckland to Matakana

• Participate in New Zealand's only oyster farm tour - cruise to a working oyster farm, showcasing the history and tidal environment of mangroves.
• Enjoy treats at an award-winning artisan chocolate company. 
• Visit thriving boutique vineyards offering wine tastings, between art and sculpture trails 

Day 3 | Rotorua & Lake Taupō

• Stop for a 2nd breakfast, be the first at Hobbiton, and enjoy a hearty breakfast spread served inside the Millhouse.
• Experience Rotorua's geothermal landscapes and rich Māori culture.
• Visit the Geothermal Valley, Māori culture & Kiwi Conservation Centre, home to geysers, mud pools, Māori arts, and native kiwi.
• Enjoy a traditional earth cooking-inspired dining experience, fire, stone and earth: the Living history of a hangi.
• Continue to Lake Taupō for a private lake charter, relaxed lakeside dining, and the chance to catch your own fresh trout.

Day 4 | Hawke's Bay Wine Country

• Travel to Hawke's Bay, the oldest wine region, making wine since 1851, one of the world's Great Wine Capitals.
• Join a hands-on cooking experience with a local host or partake in award-winning bespoke Hunter Gatherer Tours
• Explore local boutique wineries and regional producers.
• Alternative: Enjoy a private guided cycling experience through the vineyards.
• Dine at one of the region's acclaimed winery restaurants.

Day 5 | Martinborough & Wellington

• Discover Martinborough's boutique wine region and charming village atmosphere.
• Enjoy a tasting of home-grown olive oil or manuka honey and learn about local production.
• Indulge in a Whisky, Gin, or artisan beer tasting, customised to your delight.
• Continue to Wellington, New Zealand's vibrant capital city.

Day 6 | Wellington Food Discovery

• Explore Wellington's renowned food and dining scene. Find the best-ever coffee.
• Join a guided food and beverage tour through the city's hidden gems.
• Be sure to bring your appetite to Wellington and sample local flavours as you discover the capital's culture and character.
• Enjoy a gourmet dinner experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant

Day 7 | Departure

• Private transfer for your onward journey.