Top Auckland Food Tours

Discover Auckland’s food and wine on a half-day tour with a local insider who shares the region’s freshest seafood, baked goods and other delectable treats. Enjoy morning tea, a light lunch and wine tasting of superb varietals; visit the Auckland Fish Market and meet the talented artisan producers at a farmers’ market; and travel by minivan to key landmarks including Ponsonby Road, Mt Eden and the Auckland Domain. You’ll discover a wealth of epicurean delights in Auckland on this small-group tour, limited to six people for personalized attention.

Black sands, native wildlife, and award-winning wine awaits you on this tour of Auckland’s wild west coast. Following pickup from your central hotel, you’ll travel to Muriwai, a coastal enclave whose windswept beach and waves draw surfers and visitors from miles around. Stroll the beach and visit the cliff-top gannet colony, then continue to a nearby wine estate, where you’ll taste a selection of local varietals and blends.

Spend an afternoon on a 3-hour food walking tour of Auckland. You’ll stroll past city architecture while nibbling on sweet treats along the way. Walk with a knowledgeable local guide around the heart of the central city. Tantalize your taste buds with visits to local producers of artisan wine, beer, ice cream and other world-class offerings from Auckland's finest food purveyors.

Combine a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland with afternoon wine tasting on this full-day excursion, including a winery lunch. Travel by minivan with a professional guide past significant landmarks, appreciate the views over Auckland Harbour, and enjoy a beach stroll. Then savor wine at three award-winning North Island wineries in the Kumeu wine region. Numbers are limited to 18 people to ensure a memorable experience with like-minded wine lovers. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Sail away on a 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.

Discover the wines of Waiheke on a day trip from Auckland with a small-group tour that visits boutique vineyards. It’s easy to hop a morning ferry and cross the Hauraki Gulf for the short ride to the island. Your guide meets you upon arrival and shares lively commentary as you head to local vineyards for tastings. Afterward, transfers to your lunch venue of choice and the return ferry are provided.

Take in the highlights of New Zealand’s largest city on this half-day tour of Auckland and benefit from an expert guide and small group size. Admire views of Auckland Harbour and drive over the Harbour Bridge; gaze out over the city from the top of Mt Eden; visit K Road, the Auckland Domain, and the Mission Bay beaches; and explore atmospheric neighborhoods such as Parnell, Ponsonby, and Northcote Point.

Explore the Waitakere Ranges rain forest and Auckland’s rugged west coast, including Piha Beach, during an afternoon tour with a guide who is knowledgeable about New Zealand flora and fauna. From the Arataki Centre, admire sweeping views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Learn about Maori history, stroll the beach, and take a nature walk through a lush rain forest while you experience Auckland's largest regional park.

Discover the produce and panoramas for which New Zealand’s North Island is famous on this 5.5-hour winery and black-sand beach tour from Auckland. Visit the Kumeu River Winery with your guide and learn of New Zealand’s early winemaking pioneers. Sample award-winning wines made from pinot gris, gewürztraminer and pinot noir grape varietals at the Coopers Creek and Matua wineries. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Provenance Matua Valley eatery, and perhaps try local Manuka honey. Explore the black sands of Muriwai Beach where the west coast meets the Tasman Sea.

Taste an array of New Zealand wines on this Auckland shore excursion to North Island wineries. Your half-day winery tour with a knowledgeable guide includes a lookout point over the Tasman Sea en route to two or three wineries by minivan. With a choice of morning and afternoon options, you can choose the tour that best suits your schedule. Port pickup and drop-off at Prince's Wharf is included.

Kumeu Wine Country is one of New Zealand’s oldest wine regions and lies just a 30-minute drive from Auckland. On this small-group tour, visit three family-run wineries in the Kumeu region; sample a variety of red, white, or rosé wines during guided wine tastings; and enjoy a delicious lunch of seasonal cuisine and regional wines.

See the sights and savor the tastes of rural Northern Auckland on this full day tasting tour. Instead of going to a preselected set of wineries that might not be to your taste, enjoy an itinerary customized to you. Go behind the scenes at some of the region’s family-owned wineries and discover their winemaking secrets. In between the vineyards, drive through the dense forests and sprawling farmland of Northern Auckland, stopping for photos at black-sand Muriwai beach and Takapu gannet colony.

Small group, personalised tours, no crowded buses, professional, friendly, local guide giving you a memorable experience. Visit Muriwai Beach, see the world famous Gannet Colony, birds nesting from August through to March. Sample and purchase some of NZ’s finest wines throughout the Kumeu Region. Check out Hallertau Brewery, paddle taste world class craft beers, enjoy a kiwi luncheon. (Min 2 pax)

Waiheke Wings opened its doors in Spring 2018 as the only commercial flight operator based on Waiheke Island. Waiheke Wings works in co-operation with Auckland Seaplanes. As an organisation, we have successfully been operating for 6 years, receiving high praise within the New Zealand tourism industry, and various awards for the outstanding customer service that we are known to deliver. Waiheke Wings has one Cessna 172 aircraft, the most popular aircraft ever built. With seating for up to 3 passengers and the pilot, or a loading capacity of up to 340 Kg (excluding the pilot on shorter flights), it truly is a versatile aircraft. Our flights offer a variety of experiences that can be personalised to meet your requirements, or, choose from one of our excellent package deals that prioritise highlights of the beautiful Waiheke Island and upper North Island. We operate 7 days a week, during daylight hours only.

Get out of the city without traveling too far by visiting four West Auckland wineries over the course of a day. Sip your way along the Kumeu Wine Trail, where you’ll receive tastings at each. You’ll also stop at one for longer, to enjoy a delicious three-course meal. Learn which grape varieties grow best in this part of New Zealand, among other interesting wine-making facts, from your knowledgeable guide.

Enjoy wine-tasting in the beautiful Matakana area, just north of Auckland, without having to worry about who will be designated driver—everyone in your party can try some wine. You’ll visit three boutique, family-run wineries that specialize mainly in red wines. Have a delicious lunch at one of the wineries. Make several side-trips throughout the day, such as to a beach, a cheese maker, ancient trees, and more.

Set around two harbors, Auckland is surrounded by islands, beaches, and marinas. This small-group tour takes you from coast-to-coast in one day, stopping to admire the views of the Hauraki Gulf and Waitematā Harbour, see Auckland Harbour Bridge, and visit the black sand beaches of Muriwai on the Tasman Sea coast. Plus, visit a local winery for a guided wine tasting and pass through some of Auckland’s diverse neighborhoods.

Visit luxurious Waiheke Island and taste its fine wines. Enjoy a short scenic ferry ride from Auckland City across the Hauraki Gulf to Waiheke Island. Explore the Island's best vineyards and enjoy tasting their wines. Next, enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the island's many beaches before cruising back to Auckland.

Take a break from the city without the hassle of navigating on a tour of the countryside with round-trip transport from your Auckland accommodation. Going with a guide ensures you have the best views and photo opportunities of the natural landscape and its fluffy four-legged inhabitants along the way. No need to plan logistics: An admission ticket to Sheepworld Farm and Nature Park, lunch, and beverages are included.

Escape Auckland for the day and head to the Matakana coast, just north of the city. Art lovers will enjoy spending time at Sculptureum, beautifully landscaped gardens (plus indoor galleries) full of quirky sculptures that kids and adults will enjoy. Foodies will also enjoy wine, chocolate, and honey tasting at various places in Matakana. This is a delightful and relaxing day out that will suit travelers with a range of interests.

Join the team for an exciting and unique day of fun, laughter, good food and most importantly good wine. Before heading back to the city, you experience a leisurely drive through the rolling hills of Muriwai countryside and witness the world famous Gannet Bird Colony and walk on the Black sand beach of Muriwai. Don't hestitate, book your tour today!

Mystery Picnic, Matakana is a self-guided food and adventure experience with a difference. Each destination has been thoughtfully selected to showcase the unique food, places and attractions of the region. Not only do you find out more about your travelling companion but also what the area has to offer. Solving clues and puzzles along the way and ending at a beautiful picnic spot.

Sip wine, taste honey, savor chocolate and indulge in a winery lunch with local art on this Matakana Coast day trip from Auckland. An in-the-know guide accompanies your small group to this premier arts-and-crafts destination on New Zealand's North Island, including stops at two local wineries, the Puhoi Honey Centre, a delectable hand-made chocolate factory and the Brick Bay sculpture park. Numbers are limited to a nine people to ensure a more personalized experienced.