In collaboration with award winning vigneron Jake Dromgool, owner of Northlands 144 Islands Vineyard, Schnappa Rock chef Dean Thompson will create a 5-course menu to match Jake’s excellent wine. This will be a standout event showcasing the best Northland produce paired with unique local wines.
Sample Māori culture and cuisine at its best! Enjoy a captivating live performance and hāngī dinner at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Watch as our expert hāngī chef unveils your dinner, experience fierce challenges by Māori warriors and be entertained by a high energy cultural performance.
The Gables Restaurants hosts a very special Tasting Menu evening as part of Savour Northland. Each delectable course is built around a single supplier and their produce while working within our modern Italian concept at The Gables. A matching wine pairing is available, featuring some of our favourite Northland wine producers. Don't miss this one!
A relaxing weekend getaway for up to two couples to enjoy two nights accommodation and a tantalising long lunch in a unique and intimate setting! Stay in our historic villa in the Hokianga whilstt looking forward to a slow graze through sumptuous platters showcasing the finest produce Northland has to offer to surprise and delight your tastebuds.
Join us for sublime jazz, oysters, platters and a great selection of Northland beers and wines this October! With live music from The Sazerac Quintet, great local food and drinks available from the café and food trucks, this is a great way to kick off your long weekend in the Bay of Islands. Fully licensed and free entry!
Standby for a night of charming conversation and a chance to get to know some of the people "behind-the-scenes” at Beachcomber Restaurant and Bar in the Far North. A traditional Māori welcome in our local Wharenui begins the evening celebrations, followed by a special 4-Course Menu showcasing local produce, with the producers dining alongside our guests.
Experience ultimate luxury, on a 3-hour cruise through the breathtaking Whangaroa Harbour, aboard the elegant 12m Roger Hill catamaran, Nautilus. You can sit back and unwind while indulging in freshly shucked Pacific oysters from Whangaroa, perfectly paired with Grand Reserve Brut Champagne and a selection of gourmet platters and refreshments.
A collaboration with the team from our local Black Collar Distillery with their finest Rum and the Duke Chefs cooking up a storm on the BBQ with the juiciest cuts of meat and the tastiest of treats, what more could you ask for?. Oh yeah! a world famous Sea Shanty group. We've got it all in store for you!
What the shuck! Craft beers, oysters, oompah band, pretzels and sausages...the Bay of Island’s biggest, baddest celebration of beer and food is coming to The Old Packhouse Market this October. Dust off your Dirdnl and Lederhosen and get ready to party!
Join us for our 'Dumplings and Dub' Sunday session! Savour our hand-crafted dumplings made with fresh, local ingredients while enjoying the deep, rhythmic sounds of Fish & Bread Sound System playing dub reggae. With Monday off for a public holiday, indulge in our local drink offerings and unwind in style!
Our final hoorah for the inaugural food and wine festival - Savour Northland. An opportunity to indulge in great food from our Northland producers, sip on local wines and craft beers, and enjoy the coolest cocktails in town in a chilled relaxed open-air space.
Step aboard with Silver Wave Yacht Charters for a memorable 2-hour scenic sundowner cruise departing from Paihia Wharf. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the inner harbour as you sail leisurely past stunning coastal views and historic sites that capture the essence of this beautiful region.
