Gourmet Flavours

2026

New Zealand

Auckland

The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

TablesThe Pacific Table: Auckland's Polynesian Kitchen, One Island Plate at a Time

Markets

  1. MarketsAuckland, the World's Largest Polynesian CityFocus on Pacific food markets and local cooking
  2. MarketsAuckland's Night Markets: The City's Best Eating After DarkDetailed guide to Auckland's night food markets
  3. MarketsThree Nights in Auckland Without Wasting a DayThree-night itinerary includes food markets and dining

Tables

  1. TablesThe Pacific Table: Auckland's Polynesian Kitchen, One Island Plate at a TimeComprehensive Polynesian food guide with Michelin mention
  2. TablesStanding on Auckland's Mt Eden Rim in NovemberIncludes dinner options after Mt Eden climb in Auckland village
  3. TablesHow Auckland Slows Down for Its Shortest DaysWinter dining and cultural food events in Auckland

Bars

  1. BarsThe Climb, the Jump and the Dinner at Auckland's Sky TowerCombines fine dining and rooftop bar in iconic Sky Tower

Wine & day trips

  1. Wine & day tripsThe Hauraki Gulf: Auckland's Island-Hopping Day Trip by FerryIsland day trip with vineyard lunches and wine focus
  2. Wine & day tripsThirty-Five Minutes to Another Country: Waiheke Island from AucklandWaiheke vineyards and dining day trip guide

Where to sleep in Auckland: the Auckland hotel directory

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