Food and Wine

Fuel your days with the best-ever coffee, enjoy lunch with a side of harbour views, and indulge at award-winning restaurants. From bustling cafés to hidden bars pouring local beers and regional wines, Wellington is serving up exactly what you're looking for. Explore beyond the city and get a taste of the wider region. Seafood straight from the source, and locally-grown flavours. Whether it's a five-course degustation or a fresh-as-can-be pastry, Wellington is bursting with delicious places to eat and drink. Be sure to bring your appetite.

Wairarapa is a region full of character, where country warmth meets world-class food and wine. Wairarapa is full of gourmet delights and fanatical foodies. Our hands-on growers, makers, and bakers are masters of their craft, from award winning wines and gin to olive oil and chocolate. Whether they’re family farmers or gutsy newcomers putting twists on tradition, the watchword’s quality – not quantity. Discover their work showcased by our local chefs in our cafes and restaurants.

From a leisurely vineyard lunch to a water's edge restaurant in the stunning Marlborough Sounds, foodies with a passion for pairing great cuisine with exceptional wine will find Marlborough a true delight for the tastebuds.

As New Zealand's largest wine region, home to world-class wines, local produce, fresh seafood, and gourmet cuisine, eating and drinking here requires a thirst, an appetite and a belt with plenty of notches...

Hawke's Bay is New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country, and is officially recognised as a Great Wine Capital of the world – a status reserved for only the world’s finest wine tourism destinations.

With a Mediterranean climate and fertile soils, Hawke's Bay is a growing and producing powerhouse. Visitors can indulge in the bounty of these lands by taking your pick of 30+ winery cellar doors, award-winning restaurants in urban, rural and winery locations, artisan producers at every turn, and nationally famous farmers' markets.

Get a taste of Taranaki. Our food and drink scene is humming. Think volcanic soils, sea air, and a climate that grows the good stuff — then add creative chefs, brewers, bakers, and growers flipping the script on local flavour. The result? Bold, fresh, and seriously tasty. From the mountain to the coast, you’ll find bites to remember — artisanal baking, freshly caught seafood, beachside dining views, and paddock-to-plate goodness. Taranaki serves up a food experience like no other.

From waterfront fine-dining to genre-busting burgers or urban fusion sharing plates in the heart of the city, to generous tasting platters alfresco in the garden, Nelson Tasman is the perfect destination for food explorers, all year round.

Nelson City's famous Saturday market has been operating for over 40 years. Meet and mingle with our locals, shop for fresh produce and gourmet foods.

Nelson Tasman is a wine-lovers delight - premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Aromatics all set amongst Moutere’s rolling hills, across the Waimea Plains and along Tasman’s coast.

Whanganui’s intimate food and drink scene is all about hidden gems. From cosy cafés and boutique bars to vibrant eateries and a bustling weekly market, the best bites are often tucked away in unexpected corners. Find your favourite eats in a spot that once housed a beloved bookstore, sip cocktails down a hidden laneway, or uncover a dessert stall at the market that locals swear by. Whether you're after a memorable meal, a relaxed glass of wine, or a new favourite spot, Whanganui’s food scene blends charm with discovery.

Manawatū is made to be savoured., and it starts first thing in the morning with a fresh brew from one of six local coffee roasteries. Cafe culture is also strong with outdoor tables dotting the length of trendy George St and eateries like Munch which offers a 100% GF menu. Home to 150 ethnicities, Manawatū’s diverse population culminates in a buffet of international cuisine options... from Yum cha to Quesadillas, send your tastebuds around the world in Manawatū. Despite international influences, the region's thriving primary sector is a major player in their dining scene with food provenance underpinning many menus. Topping it all off is the locals' penchant for craft brews and wood-fired pizza, Brew Union leads the pack here with their micro-brewery being a favourite meeting point on a Friday afternoon.