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...

12 Day South Island Adrenalin Junkie Tour

Multi-day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $2331.11 per person

Starting from Christchurch, we will take you on an adrenalin-fueled South Island experience that is bursting with optional activities to get your blood pumping. We include two days in Queenstown to maximise the rush. It all starts at 8am at our Haka accommodation in Christchurch and ends around 9am on day 12 in Wellington.

As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a pounamu pendant carving experience, and the chance to paddle a waka (Māori canoe)... More...

The City Lights: a Unique Guided Tour of Auckland by Night

E-Bike Tour - Auckland - Starting from $75.00 per person

Auckland really lights up at night - so it's a great time to ride the illuminated cycleways and city streets on a guided electric bike tour for up to 4 people. Enjoy this fun tour around the city centre, to check out Auckland's nightlife, some of the best views and some intriguing (and colourful!) light installations. Your eye-catching electric bike will have plenty of lighting - so you can be part of the light show! And you will be provided with some amazing reflective gear to wear - to... More...

Small Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Lunch

Maori - Auckland - Starting from $250.00 per person

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest to take the flavours of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland's Heritage Wine Region. Enjoy lunch at a contemporary vineyard restaurant, sample world renowned wines and marvel at the rugged surf-fringed coastline nearby. More...

Beer, Wine & Cider trip

Wine Tour - Hastings - Starting from $140.00 per person

As New Zealand’s second largest wine producing area we have a huge variety of wine to explore!
From our world class Syrahs, fresh Chardonnays & interesting Tempranillos, you’ll find a little bit of everything here in Hawkes Bay.
To compliment our wine industry we also boast a great selection of craft beer & cider producers. Known to the world for our crisp apples, our ciders are just as delicious & whether you’re looking for an IPA, APA or Porter we have the brewery for you!
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16-Day Photography Expedition Around New Zealand

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $4492.30 per person

If you are a photographer enthusiast and want to see as much of New Zealand as possible, then this expedition is for you. This 16-Day photography tour will allow you to travel from Auckland down to places such as Taupo, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, and more while taking beautiful pictures following the theme of that day. More...

Half-Day Self-Guided Hawkes Bay Coastline and Wineries Cycling Tour

Bike Tour - Napier - Starting from $55.00 per person

Cycle some of the best trails in Hawke's Bay on this half-day self-guided tour. It’s a 40km (25 mile) loop leaving from the historic port area of Ahuriri. This ride will provide a great variety of scenery including the Napier Township, Marine Parade coastline, Tutaekuri River, orchard, farmland and wineries. Allow 5 hours for this incredible journey. More...

Twilight Zip Wine Dine

Zipline - Oneroa - Starting from $284.00 per person

Twilight Zip, Wine & Dine is the ultimate Waiheke Island afternoon – combining a zipline and native forest experience with relaxed food and wine at two of Waiheke’s most spectacular vineyards. More...

Coast to Coast Auckland Wine Tasting Day Tour

Wine Tasting - Auckland - Starting from $275.00 per person

You will taste some superb and unique wines at four family owned wineries and visit both the spectacular West Coast, Tasman Sea, with black, iron-sand beaches and the beautiful East Coast, Pacific Ocean, on this amazing day tour (approx' 7 hours) out of Auckland.
A delicious main course, open menu, lunch is included at one of the winery restaurants. You quite often get the opportunity to meet and chat with a winemaker or two to find out some of their secrets.
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North Island Flexible Adventure Bus Pass - Auckland to Wellington Return

Multi-day Coach Tour - Auckland - Starting from $599.00 per person

See more, do more and go further off the beaten track on our adventurous hop-on hop-off guided travel network!

A Hop-on Hop-off Travel Pass is a great way to see New Zealand, access stunning destinations, meet like-minded travelers, get great recommendations from your Driver Guide and best of all have total flexibility to hop-on or hop-off where ever you like along the route. This pass can be completed in 10 days, but is valid for 12 months so you can spend as long as you like any... More...