Top North Island Chocolate Tours

Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa and Martinborough. Visit a chocolate factory, olive oil press and honey factory. Savor a platter lunch at one of the wineries we visit and local cheese and craft beer tastings. On the way back to Wellington, take in views from the Remutaka ranges.

Our Wellington’s Chocoholics Walking Odyssey includes a minimum of 6 delicious tastings, dotted with cultural and historical commentary. Learn the meaning of the Wellington chocolate scene through your local guide who is passionate about all things Wellington. The perfect experience to capture some of Wellington’s best, hidden chocolate treasures. Your tour will begin with an iconic chocolate nibble and a ride on the Cable Car with a walk through the Botanical Gardens to the first chocolate stop.

Taste the bountiful produce of the Wairarapa region on this full-day tour. In a comfortable vehicle, enjoy the scenic ride through the Remutaka Ranges while listening to engaging commentary on the local flora, fauna, and history. Stop for tastings of local wine in Martinborough, award-winning olive oil, cheese, and beer. Top it all off with a lunch at a local vineyard with your small group of just 11 people or fewer.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and discover a different side of Hawke’s Bay on this delightful journey through the region’s picturesque countryside. Accompanied by a friendly local guide, you'll visit some of Hawke’s Bay’s most loved artisan producers, sampling local honey, handcrafted chocolates, and New Zealand’s iconic real fruit ice cream along the way. Unlike larger coach tours, our small-group experience offers a more personal and relaxed pace, with opportunities to connect with local producers and hear the stories behind their craft. Travelling through beautiful rural landscapes, you'll gain insight into the region's food culture, local history, and hidden gems. Perfect for families, couples, friends, and food lovers of all ages, this tour showcases a side of Hawke’s Bay that many visitors miss. You'll discover exceptional local flavours, warm hospitality, and authentic experiences that celebrate the people and produce that make Hawke’s Bay so special.

Wellington has a wide range of culinary delights to discover, but for most tours, you have to join a group of other travelers and head to restaurants that might not interest you. Instead, on this private full-day food tour, customize the itinerary to your tastes and sample some of the best cuisine the city has to offer, from award-winning chocolate to international French cheeses.

Get an authentic introduction to Māori culture the way few tourists do, with an evening at the Mitai Māori Village in Rotorua. See men in traditional dress paddle down the river in a waka (canoe) and be captivated by the displays of weaponry. Watch a haka war dance and poi performance, and spot glowworms in their natural habitat. This evening experience includes round-trip hotel transport and a traditional buffet hangi feast, so you don't have to worry about a thing.

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best Foodie Delights the Kapiti Coast has to offer. We take in the majestic vista of the Kapiti Coast from the top of Paekakariki Hill and then embark on our journey to experience a wide variety of Foodie Delights - Coffee, Olive Oil, Liqueurs & Spirits, Chocolates and Gelato! Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

Get out of the city for the day and explore the natural and cultural beauty of North Auckland at Matakana. The seaside town is famous for its art galleries, local produce, and relaxed pace of life. Visit the Matakana farmers’ market (on Saturdays), tour the Sculptuream art park and restaurant, and sample locally made food and drinks, such as chocolate and wine.