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Best of: NZ - North Island

Best of: NZ - North Island

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Created by Monica Desai • Updated On: January 13, 2020

One week in Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo

Lake Taupo is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

1. Lake Taupo

Taupo, Waikato
Lake · 29 tips and reviews
Ebisu is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

2. Ebisu

8.6
116-118 Quay St., Auckland, Auckland
Japanese Restaurant · Britomart · 50 tips and reviews
Ortolana is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

3. Ortolana

8.6
Britomart (Commerce St), Auckland, Auckland
Australian Restaurant · Britomart · 43 tips and reviews
Amano is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

4. Amano

8.7
66-68 Tyler Street (Britomart), Auckland, Auckland
Italian Restaurant · Britomart · 28 tips and reviews
Mount Eden - Maungawhau is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

5. Mount Eden - Maungawhau

9.3
Mount Eden, Auckland, Auckland
Mountain · Mount Eden · 32 tips and reviews
Viaduct Harbour is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

6. Viaduct Harbour

Viaduct Basin, Auckland, Auckland
Harbor or Marina · Viaduct Harbour · 20 tips and reviews

7. Hotel DeBrett

7.6
2 High St (at Shortland St), Auckland, Auckland
Hotel · Central Business District · 17 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Boutique hotel with super central location, great home base!

Tantalus Estate Vineyard is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

8. Tantalus Estate Vineyard

7.1
72 Onetangi Road, Auckland, Auckland
Winery · 6 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Alibi is a killer beer garden, great stop to round out a wine day in Waiheke

Giapo is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

9. Giapo

8.6
12 Gore St, Auckland, Auckland
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Business District · 143 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Coconut chocolate cookie = everything. Please come to NYC soon!

The Store is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

10. The Store

9.1
5B Gore St, Auckland, Auckland
Café · Britomart · 50 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Cute cafe in the middle of town with yummy chai & brunch

11. Milse

27 Tyler St, Auckland, Auckland
Dessert Shop · Britomart · 36 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Fanciful desserts - the cakes, chocolates and ice creams all do not disappoint

Dizengoff is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

12. Dizengoff

8.6
256 Ponsonby Rd (Cnr O'Neil St), Ponsonby, Auckland
Café · 36 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Delightful neighborhood cafe & tasty chai

Cafe Melba is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

13. Cafe Melba

8.6
33 Vulcan Lane (btw High St & O'Connell St), Auckland, Auckland
Café · Central Business District · 73 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Tasty breakfast and delicious piccolo

Kennedy Point Vineyard is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

14. Kennedy Point Vineyard

7.6
Surfdale, Auckland
Vineyard · 8 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Delicious small batch wine & personalized service - loved the Syrah

The Shed at Te Motu is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

15. The Shed at Te Motu

7.1
76 Onetangi Rd, Waiheke island
Winery · 9 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Adorable sun kissed sheep’s pen for wine tasting - worth a stop

Mudbrick Wines is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

16. Mudbrick Wines

8.6
Church Bay Rd, Oneroa, Auckland
Winery · 24 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Yessss wines & lunch vibes were spot on - venison tartare and clams left an impression

Huka Falls is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

17. Huka Falls

9.4
295 Huka Falls Rd., Wairakei, Waikato
Waterfall · 32 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Beautiful, forceful long waterfall in town - worth a quick stop!

Storehouse is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

18. Storehouse

9.2
14 Runanga St, Taupo, Waikato
Café · 33 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Adorable cafe with great coffee / chai and country breakfast

19. Adrift Outdoors

7.8
3 Waimarino-Tokaanu Rd (Cnr SH 4 and SH 47), National Park Village, New Zealand
Tour Provider · 3 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: These are the guys to use for an Alpine Crossing attempt - pros who will make it happen in almost any weather 💪🏽

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

20. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

8.9
RD 3 201 Waiotapu Loop Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Hot Spring · 29 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Worth a visit en route to Taupo - lots of varied geothermal pools and an early am geyser

Master Of India Taupo is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

21. Master Of India Taupo

8.7
47 Ruapehu Street, Taupo, Waikato
Indian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Super tasty Indian feast; try the Balti curry

Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

22. Tongariro Alpine Crossing

8.7
SH 47, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Hiking Trail · 20 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: 20km, 800m elevation gain, 7hrs+ trek with intense winds -- and totally worth it for a life changing trek

The Brantry Restaurant is one of Best of: NZ - North Island.

23. The Brantry Restaurant

7.9
45 Rifle Range Road, Taupo, Waikato
Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: 3-course tasting menu is 65 NZD and a great dinner experience. Carrots were a surprise standout.

24. Hilton Lake Taupo

8.1
80 Napier Road, Taupo, Waikato
Hotel · 19 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Great pool/spa facilities and big rooms centrally located in Taupo