The 10 Best Food & Drink in Auckland Central, North Island

Bush and Beach help you make the most of your time in Auckland. We are leaders in sustainable tourism and offer enjoyable, innovative small group guided tours in and around Auckland. We will help you find out about Auckland city or explore the stunning rainforest and beaches of Auckland’s west coast. From Auckland we have daily tours to Hobbiton movie set, Waitomo caves, beautiful Coromandel or a range of vineyards. From hotel pick up to drop off our guides will keep you entertained and informed while our fleet of modern vehicles makes sure you are comfortable throughout your tour. With over 35 years of experience we can help make your time in New Zealand unique and unforgettable

Sheepworld tour, Wilderness tour, Private Tours, Shore Excursions, enjoy this with our guide/operator Peter. All-inclusive [pick-up, lunch, wine, and all fees] and geared for cruise ship passengers to enjoy a memorable time around the Auckland region. Half day tours and private tours available. Contact us for more details.

Auckland Wine Trail Tours has now been voted "Best Wine Tour In New Zealand" five times, in the 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2016 "Traveller Voted" tourism awards. We were also awarded Trip Advisor's "Certificate Of Excellence" for 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2016 and give our thanks to all our customers for their great reviews & comments. We are Auckland's original specialist wine tasting tour operator with the most experienced wine tour guide in Auckland, owner John Meadows. We offer a great range of Day & Half Day tours all with excellent wineries on both the West Coast (Kumeu, Waimauku) & East Coast (Matakana). Great scenery & sightseeing, farmland, regional parks, Tasman Sea, Pacific Ocean, rainforest, waterfalls, black sand beaches, vineyards, winery tour... Delicious winery restaurant lunches. Small group, max 9, door to door service in city area. Private tours & large groups by arrangement.

Hi! I'm Phil - a fourth generation New Zealander, wine writer and food fan who started Fine Wine Tours in 2000. As your personal guide, I can assure you of a highly memorable and enjoyable fun time - going behind the scenes of Auckland's premium wineries and exclusive food outlets. All tours include lunch with wine, complimentary mineral water and information pack.Contact me now - for the NZ food and wine experience of a lifetime!

NZWINEPRO™ Auckland Wine Tours twice awarded best wine tour in Australasia and 2017 Most Luxury Wine Tasting Experience by Apac Insider New Zealand Business awards. Owner & guide John McFarlane is a fifth generation New Zealander and has worked in hospitality and tourism for over 32 years. With 17 years experience working directly in the industry, you'll be guided beyond the cellar door with morning and afternoon options, stunning wines to taste, magnificent coastal scenery/regional parks, honey producers, cheese factory tastings, olive oils and delicious New Zealand cuisine. See how wine is made with private guided behind the scenes winemaking facility tours at Villa Maria Estate or Kumeu River Wines. Door to door service from the Auckland Central Business District (CBD) to Auckland's very best wineries and vineyards. Destinations include Kumeu, Waimauku, Muriwai, Piha, Karekare, Matakana, Waiheke Island and Villa Maria Estate.

Auckland's number one food tour experience. A fun and flavour filled insight into the excellent cuisine, markets, restaurants and producers Auckland has to offer. The Big Foody Food Tours have an excellent choice of tours to give you the ultimate taste of the city and a delicious introduction to Auckland and the regions. Book through our website and receive a bottle of local wine or box of chocolates! Make sure you book a Big Foody Tour at the beginning of your stay in NZ so you are geared up with the best places to eat and drink around the country! All our tours are small and intimate groups tailored to make sure you walk away having had a memorable time. We pick up from all hotels in the CBD for our driven tours All tour guests a New Zealand SIM Card. Book through our website and receive a bottle of local wine or box of chocolates!

Sachie's Kitchen is NZ's most Awarded Cooking School teaching Pacific Fusion, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian & Indian Cooking classes. We also have a luxury "Catch and Cook" full-day class with fishing, cooking and eating out on the famous Hauraki Gulf. Have fun and upskill your culinary talents in an evening! All ingredients, utensils, cooking stations are provided and the finest beer and NZ wine is available.

Whether you’re choppering over Auckland’s world-famous harbour or touching down at a beautiful location hidden from the world, Heletranz promises one of the most exciting, memorable experiences of your life. Heletranz is New Zealand’s best-known Auckland-based helicopter company. The pioneers of heli-dining at Waiheke more than 28 years ago, we offer clients discreet and dedicated service, imaginative excursions, luxurious destinations and competitive pricing. Both comfort and safety are paramount to us. Our professional pilots have a wealth of experience and work closely with the attentive concierges and travel planners to ensure we exceed expectations. Our business is all about people and we are proud to deliver exceptional customer service and discretion so that your experience is extraordinary and seamless from start to finish. We specialise in creating unique, tailored excursions where anything’s possible—whether you’re looking for a corporate event, an active adventure or a romantic escape—we have the ultimate solution. It is our commitment to quality, with a personal touch, that brings people back again and again to Heletranz.

Founded by John Belsham in 1992, Foxes Island is a distinguished producer of single vineyard, cellar aged wines. Varietals include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery Tasting Room / Cellar Door is located in the heart of urban Auckland, in the suburbs of Ponsonby and Grey Lynn. Open for tasting and retail sales from Tuesday to Saturday or by appointment. Retail sales only Monday to Saturday. We deliver throughout NZ.