Fresh food and fine wine are essential ingredients in a New Zealand experience. New Zealand's wine and food is amongst the best in the world. Taste is paramount. Talented and innovative chefs combine ingredients freshly harvested from garden, land and sea while Pacific influences, organics and indigenous foods create a unique experience – whether that’s fine dining or casual outdoor meals, cellar door tasting, mingling with the locals at farmers markets, or an authentic Māori hangi experience. Topics Region All Regions Auckland Bay of Islands & Northland Bay of Plenty Central Otago Chatham Islands Christchurch – Canterbury Clutha Dunedin Eastland Fiordland Hamilton–Waikato Hawke's Bay Lake Taupo Manawatu Marlborough Nelson – Tasman Queenstown Rotorua Ruapehu Southland Stewart Island – Rakiura Taranaki The Coromandel Wairarapa Waitaki Wanaka Wellington West Coast Whanganui Filter By All Beer Cafes & restaurants Cuisine & food culture Maori food Wine & vineyards Loading... New Zealand cuisine: An introduction Food & Wine New Zealand’s variety of climates allows the cultivation and harvest of an abundance of fresh produce. Read more 4 New Zealand wine: An introduction Food & Wine The wine industry in New Zealand has achieved remarkable success. Read more 1 Central Otago's golden spice travels far Food & Wine An ancient spice is taking root in the New Zealand's Central Otago region, where a family-owned business is responsible for producing some of the world’s best saffron. Read more 1 Grilled, toasted and burgered at Wellington On a Plate 06 June 2018 Food & Wine Visa Wellington On a Plate features a 17-day burger trail with 180 burgers to trial. Read more 6 Dunedin: An introduction 17 February 2017 Nature & Eco tourism | Activities & Sport | Food & Wine Dunedin has a rich Scottish heritage, historic architecture and New Zealand’s oldest university, with populations of curious wildlife inhabiting the Otago Peninsula. Read more 2 Discover the New Zealand oyster trail 19 September 2016 Food & Wine New Zealand is never short on options for an oyster fix, from inner-city bars to seafood festivals and roadside stalls. Read more 8