Experience culinary excellence by joining us for a Wine Pairing Dinner with The Landing Wines at The Quay! Enjoy a four-course dinner, expertly paired with premium wines. Learn from a guest speaker about winemaking and each pairing’s unique character.
Get salty these School Holidays! Bring the whanau to experience collecting sea water and then touring our working salt farm to see how we turn it into drinking water and salt. After the tour, get hands on and make your own unique batch of flavoured salt or a foot scrub to take home.
Experience the PhatHouse Brewery multi sensory brew tour. A fun, informative behind the scenes trip full of taste sensations. Gain insights into the PhatHouse story,, learn about the brewing process and taste our delicious beer. Receive a welcome beer while you sip & learn and finish with a full tasting paddle in our relaxing beer garden.
Head down to The Old Packhouse Café for some social swing dancing and to sip delicious Northland wines. With live musicians, great local food and drinks available from the café and food trucks, this is a Friday night must-do. Fully licensed and free entry!
Experience the magic of the Bay of Islands – take a cruise out to Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island, for a very special Pacific Island and Thai inspired dining experience.
There's no better way to start the weekend, than enjoying a glass of wine while mingling with the passionate makers behind Northland’s finest wines. Join us every Friday to taste a variety of exquisite wines from our local vineyards and discover the unique flavors that our region has to offer.
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.
Seize this annual opportunity. Board the Island Getaway Launch to Marsden Cross, then walk to The Landing Vineyard, exploring its bush and wetlands. Conclude with a two-course lunch all prepared using our local Northland produce and wine tasting from this award winning vineyard.
Enjoy an interactive experience that lets you experience how Sea Salt, Olive Oil and Wine are produced in the Far North. A beach bucket run, a tour of a salt farm, a stroll around an Olive Grove and a Wine tasting with a stunning view. These are just part of a fun filled day for foodies or the whole family.
Think Alice in Wonderland with a 'twist'. Celebrate Northland’s culinary excellence with a bottomless brunch at Astroboy, enjoy locally crafted D&T’s Hard Iced Tea, a special D&T cocktail, Mimosas or your favourite Tap Beer all served by your very own Wonderland Characters. Paired with some of Astroboy's most popular brunch snacks including their own home made Astro Sauces. There will be interactive games, spot prizes and a DJ who will continue playing into the late afternoon.
Come and enjoy a special looong 10-course seafood lunch! One long table with all your favourite seafood and each course paired with a wine from our friends at Dancing Petrel Vineyard, who will pour and talk about their wines as lunch is served. Starting at 12 noon and running through until late in the afternoon. This is a lunch not to be missed.
Orongo Bay Oysters are wildly acclaimed by Chefs around the country and they are in superb condition in Spring. Come meet "Thommo" our chef who has spent his life perfecting these aquatic gems. We welcome you to pair your Oysters with a crisp glass of wine from 144 Islands or a Kororareka Cream beer from our local brewer BOI Brewing Co.
The Judge’s Order! You have been summoned to a day of low & slow BBQ, complemented with craft beer presentations and your favourite bourbons to wash down your gourmet BBQ lunch. Feast on a lip smacking gourmet bbq cooked by Dale from Big D BBQ who brings it to us rustic American style with a bit of Kiwi flare….
Plump..slightly salty...creamy…succulent… delicious to bite...sensual aphrodisiac...PAIRED WITH.......clean...luminous...sensory...pleasurable and tickly to the nose! Of course we are describing "Oysters" and "Bubbles"!! Mangonui Wine & Whiskey Bar is a beautiful seaside bar situated in the Mangonui Village and we are excited to introduce our "Shuck’n’Bubbles" experience as part of Savour Northland this October.
Experience the PhatHouse Brewery multi sensory brew tour. A fun, informative behind the scenes trip full of taste sensations. Gain insights into the PhatHouse story,, learn about the brewing process and taste our delicious beer. Receive a welcome beer while you sip & learn and finish with a full tasting paddle in our relaxing beer garden.
Shake, Stir, and Sip! Join our expert bartenders for an unforgettable evening where you'll learn the art of cocktail making in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Learn to Utilize Your Liquor Cabinet and discover how to make the most of what you have at home to create impressive drinks.
Who remembers the 80’s? Lets have some fun and bring back all the good things…great food, great wine, fabulous fashion and music! Brookelane Vineyard already has the premium location, wine, gin and music, and we’re adding a BBQ Bonanza. Get out those shoulder pads, big hair, and fluro gear and come enjoy the fun!
"We are very excited to be partnering with the Far North's Karikari Estate, for a tasting hosted by their head winemaker Alan Collinson & our own Sommelier Michael Tully. Nestled…
At Peekaboo we never forget the kids! With our purpose-built playground and outdoor area, we are the perfect venue for the adults to relax while the kids get to play. Come and join us for a few hours of fun with our specially designed Pizza making event that are always a roaring success in Kaitaia.
Kai Mata will be hosting a different winery every Sunday in October for Devour Northland, a food and wine event with the best of Northland wine and kai perfectly matched with the help of our local winemakers and our Chef and Owner, Christian Mata
Chatting with a local foodie of Northland while cookin up a simple spread together on a stage in front of a live audience. The guest must bring 5 ingredients from their home pantry or garden and together we will cook up a feast with what random items they have brought with them. The event will be full of fun and excitement while we all hopefully learn something new!
Set sail on a distinctive 2-hour cruise along the historic Kerikeri Inlet with Silver Wave Yacht Charters. Departing from the picturesque Stone Store wharf, you'll navigate waters once traveled by early European settlers and Māori waka, following the storied shores to New Zealand’s oldest permanent mission station.
Experience the PhatHouse Brewery multi sensory brew tour. A fun, informative behind the scenes trip full of taste sensations. Gain insights into the PhatHouse story,, learn about the brewing process and taste our delicious beer. Receive a welcome beer while you sip & learn and finish with a full tasting paddle in our relaxing beer garden.
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.
