Zest Food Tours has been helping visitors discover fresh tastes in New Zealand’s café capital since 2003. Our friendly, local guides showcase Wellington, its history, art and eclectic architecture in ways that only locals can, in partnership with our lovely artisan providers, which are relationships developed over many years. We only take small groups (maximum 8 people) and aim to ensure all guests go away with memorable personalised experiences, and a thorough understanding of what makes... More...

Palliser Bay and Coastal Delights Tour from Wellington

Day Tour - Wellington - Starting from $245.00 per person

Get off the beaten track with this tour to Palliser Bay! Visit Lake Ferry and the fishing village of Ngawi where you can take in the stunning views of this unique coastline. Enjoy visiting the largest fur seal colony in the North Island, where you will be able to experience up-close encounters with the friendly animals. Visit the Cape Palliser lighthouse and also stop in at the charming Martinborough for world class wine-tastings. Relax and enjoy your lunch at the historic Lake Ferry Hotel... More...

Wine and Food Tour of Matakana from Auckland

Wine Tour - Auckland - Starting from $315.00 per person

Guided by locals to meet the locals. Sample the latest vintage and relax in the rejuvenating atmosphere of the wineries that are purpose built for optimum enjoyment of their wines.

This full-day food and wine tour is the best way to see why Matakana is renowned for its artisan producers. More...

Private Wine Tasting Tour of Napier

Wine Tasting - Napier - Starting from $636.00 per person

Hawkes Bay is the oldest wine-producing region in New Zealand - this 3.5 hour morning or afternoon tour includes tastings at some of the finest wineries in the area, transported in a comfortable modern air conditioned private car with your own friendly & knowledgeable driver. More...

Private Minibus Tour of Napier

Private Tour - Napier - Starting from $795.00 per person

An exclusive Private Minibus tour just for your family and friends in air conditioned comfort with a friendly local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding area.

Our tours are customised to your interests including wineries, fantastic scenery, visits to artisan food producers, a chocolate factory, great shopping opportunities and of course the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier. More...

Scenic Rotorua Gondola Ride with Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting - Rotorua - Starting from $46.00 per person

Your journey starts by taking a ride in one of our 8 seater Gondola cabins up the side of the dormant volcano Mount Ngongotaha (487 metres above sea level). There is so much to do at the top including taking in the best views of Rotorua. We suggest you allow at least 2-3 hours to enjoy all Skyline Rotorua has to offer.
A first class wine tasting experience featuring wines from around New Zealand’s favourite regions-Marlborough, Central Otago, Hawkes Bay and Martinborough. Take a New... More...

Martinborough Winery Private Tour

Private Tour - Lower Hutt - Starting from $160.00 per person

Enjoy a 5 hour guided tour over the Rimutaka Ranges to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Visit three of the regions best wineries and enjoy their Cellar Door experiences as you sample the world class products available. Your driver guide will narrate your journey and provide local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area. More...

Te Puia Maori Cultural Tour and Steambox Lunch

Lunch - Rotorua - Starting from $108.00 per person

“How would you like that cooked?” will never sound the same after lunch in Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Enjoy a meal cooked over steam vents, an ancient Maori technique that is still used today. As your lunch is being prepared, enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia, the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, to gain insight into the traditional Maori lifestyle. Try your hand at weaving with flax and admire traditional carvings, then adjust your eyes in the Kiwi House to spot the... More...

Scenic Flights Over Hauraki Gulf including Man O' War Wine Tasting Tour

Wine Tour - Auckland - Starting from $650.00 per person

With its magical sandy beaches, Waiheke Island makes a favourite destination for an unforgettable getaway. Join us on this mesmerizing flight over the beautiful islands of the Hauraki Gulf as we land on the tranquil waters of Man O’ War Bay. Relax and wind down by enjoying a full range of award winning wines with a lunch platter. The Man O’ War vineyard provides a one-of-a-kind first class wine-tasting experience that is sure to leave you wanting to return again. More...

Small-Group Hobbiton Evening Banquet Tour from Rotorua

Movie Tour - Rotorua - Starting from $375.00 per person

This is a small group tour!
Pick-up and drop off from your Hotel/accommodation inc Airbnb.
Banquet feast fit for a Hobbit.
Complimentary beverage waiting for you at the Green Dragon.
Very exclusive tour at Hobbiton (Limited numbers).

Experience the Hobbiton movie set as you have never seen it before, with a guided small-group 6-hour tour through The Shire at dusk. Your guide will... More...