New Zealand Food and Wine is award winning

New Zealand is a food and wine lover’s heaven, with beautiful vineyards stretching throughout every region. Chefs are renowned for putting playful twists on fine cuisine and regular festivals serve up taste sensations with a side of local music and entertainment. 

Most wineries are open for public tasting experiences and exploring one of the 120 vineyards across the country is an option for wine lovers and fanatics at very little expense. There are bicycle and chauffeur driven wine tours available which is a unique and enjoyable way to sample some of our world class wines including our internationally acclaimed varieties such as our Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and many many more, ready to sample at your disposal. 

New Zealand's ever expanding food scene is a huge attraction to locals, migrants and travellers alike who are looking for a laid back, friendly atmosphere in a luxury lodge restaurant, waterfront diner or truly authentic experience is a traditional hangi earth oven, we have award winning bistros and cafes in abundance serving local favourites such as our famous lamb, award winning cheeses and exquisite seafood such as lobster and mussels.  Talented Kiwi chefs with their innovative cuisine and top wines are truly helping New Zealand to develop a reputation around the globe of fine cuisine. 

The Summer Months In New Zealand Offer Wine And Food Festivals Which Are World Class, From The Entertaining To The Really Adventurous, There Is Something To Suit Everyone’s Tastes And Scene. Each Week There Are Huge Farmers Dotted Around New Zealand Where Shopping For Your Fresh Ingredients Such As Farmhouse Cheeses Or Hand Picked Vegetables, Or Purchasing Some Handmade Wonders Such As Our Famous Chocolate Baskets And The Chance To Take Home Some Cooking Inspiration Is A Must Experience. The Bustling, Happy Chaotic Scene Of Our Famous Farmers Markets Are A Chance For You To Discover The Seasonal Delicacies And To Meet The Friendly Locals. We Advise To Bring A Big Shopping Bag And To Arrive Hungry! Live Music By Authentic New Zealand Musicians Help To Spice Up The Atmosphere And Help To  Make Our Food Markets Unique. 

Our World Known Celebrity Chefs Such As Peter Gordon And Annabel Langbein Are Also Very Regular Faces Around New Zealand's Food Scene And Have Their Own Top Class Restaurants In Auckland City Where Booking A Meal Is A Must Have Experience.