The 10 Best Food Experiences in Auckland

1.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $179Our pick

Travel from Auckland to Waiheke for a seven-hour food and wine day with a guide such as Victor or Kai. Taste olive oil at Allpress Olive Groves, enjoy a two-course lunch at Batch Winery, and sample wines at Batch, Cable Bay, and Mudbrick. Ferry tickets are included, but you must collect them before boarding.

“This was a fantastic tour! Wines were good! Lunch was good! Wineries were beautiful and provide fantastic views! Victor was an outstanding guide and ensured were all had a good time!”

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2.Flavours of our City Food Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $127Top rated

Spend three easy-paced hours tasting Auckland with guides such as Laura, Sarah, Alex, or Jono. Expect artisan food, chocolate, dumplings, cheese, ice cream, and a local wine or beer sample, plus stories about the city. The small group meets at 188 Quay Street and finishes near Britomart.

“The food tour was excellent. Laura was very enthusiastic, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $212

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for 5.5 hours of boutique wineries, Waiheke oysters, olive oil, artisan food, and a family-style lunch. Guides such as Michael, Nick, Grant, and Fleur bring local stories, while the flexible venue plan may include three or four wineries.

“Absolutely incredible experience! Michael was such an awesome tour guide and each of the 4 wineries was gorgeous. The wines and food at each were delicious! We received all-round great service and would recommend this tour to anyone! Best way to do Waiheke for sure.”

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4.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 267 reviews · from $185

Meet your English-speaking Ananda Tours guide at Matiatia Wharf for three boutique vineyard visits, local tastings, and a family-style lunch overlooking the vines. Guides such as Nick, Michael, Craig, Simon, and Fleur share island stories, then give you time in Oneroa Village before returning you to the wharf.

“Our tour guide, Michael was excellent and super friendly. Very knowledgeable.”

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5.Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 202 reviews · 3 hours · from $122Best value

Walk Auckland’s downtown streets with an English-speaking guide such as Sarah, Jono, Alex, or Laura, stopping for local cheese, Kiwi-style dishes, restaurant tastings, artisan chocolate, and a local drink. Expect food, city history, hidden lanes, and practical dining tips in a three-hour route.

“We have been on several food tours around the world and given this one 5 stars! Great guide and great selection of foods/drinks to try!”

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6.The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $170

Spend four hours touring Auckland by air-conditioned minivan with a local food guide such as Kath or Elle. Sample coffee, baked goods, cheese, seafood, wine, and New Zealand specialties, with stops that may include a farmers market, the Fish Market, Ponsonby, Dominion Road, Mt. Eden, and Auckland Domain.

“We had a bit of trouble finding the guide (she was inside the hotel) but had a great visit. First we went for coffee and a candy, next to have a "meat pie" from a gourmet shop. It was delicious! Our next stop was cheese tasting (also an olive oil and a couple other items in the store). There was NO wine tasting as advertised. We asked Kath about that but she said it only included a glass of wine at lunch if you wanted. Lunch was at Ampersand and was wonderful (with a lovely wine of your choice). It sounded like Kath takes people to a variety of places…”

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7.Auckland Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $135

Spend three hours walking central Auckland with a local guide such as Alex, Debbie, or Liz. Taste New Zealand seafood, beef, cheese, meat pie, chocolate, and hokey pokey ice cream at four or more stops while learning about Māori culture, Auckland history, and good places to eat next.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Liz was friendly, informative and gave us a lot of history about the area and culture as well as trying good food I would have never found on my own! It made for a great first day in Auckland and we got good ideas for other restaurants to try in the area. I would highly recommend!”

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8.Taste&Graze Whisky Cellar Tour, Food, Olive Oil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $266

Meet guide Kaz or Grant at Waiheke’s Matiatia Wharf for a five-hour tasting tour. Visit Mudbrick Vineyard, The Heke brewery and distillery, Batch Winery, and Allpress Stays Matiatia Millhouse. Expect wine, beer, whisky, gin, food pairings, olive oil, and private island transport.

“My Husband agreed to a wine tour for our Honeymoon even though he doesn’t drink wine, or any alcohol really. He loved the tour guide with intricate local knowledge and the food pairings were amazing. By the second stop he had not only bRead more”

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9.Waiheke Island Wine and Food Tasting with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $388

Fly from North Shore or Ardmore to Waiheke Island, then enjoy a three-course lunch and premium wine tasting at Batch Winery, high above the vineyards. A small group of up to nine travels by van to the ferry terminal, with guides such as Chris and Josh helping manage the day.

“Fabulous day out from start to finish. Very friendly relaxed staff who knew everything. Great professional tour guides, highly recommend. Thanks”

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10.Private Waiheke Food & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $556

Spend six hours touring Waiheke Island in a private Mercedes e-van with guides such as Maria, Cindy, Liz, or Dell. Visit up to three vineyards, taste olive oil, honey, and herb spread, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and stop at scenic viewpoints. Ferry fare is extra.

“We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Waiheke Food & Wine Tour with Terra and Tide! From start to finish, the day was perfectly curated—beautiful vineyards, delicious local wines, and incredible food at every stop. Our guide waRead more”

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