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DESTINATIONS

Start planning your best-ever culinary adventures with Cuisine’s Good Food Guide Destinations. From casual to high-end global tastes to wineries that deliver a great menu or favourites we return to again and again, you are guaranteed a deliciously good time.

Look for our Cuisine Destination category icons for a taste of what to expect.

Cuisine Global Destination

A Cuisine Global Destination

Global tastes from casual to high-end, at the top of their game.

Cuisine Favourite Destination

A Cuisine Favourite Destination

Favourites that we return to again and again, friendly, comfortable and delicious.

Cuisine Winery Destination

A Cuisine Winery Destination

Winery restaurants that pay special attention to delivering a great menu alongside their unique wine selections.

A Cuisine Special Destination

The Cuisine Special Destination recognises terrific establishments, with friendly teams and talented chefs that are serving high-quality food.

A Cuisine Cool Destination

Interesting sips and luscious bites served within a casual, cool vibe.

Cuisine Hotel Destination

A Cuisine Hotel Destination

Restaurants situated within hotels that are well worth your visit.

Northland Region

Te Tai Tokerau
Photo: Duke of Marlborough Hotel

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Auckland Region

Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Photo: Chaat Street

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Waikato Region

Waikato
Photo: Mr Pickles

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Bay of Plenty Region

Te Moana a Toi
Photo: Alma Eatery

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Gisborne Region

Tairāwhiti
Photo: Gisborne Vineyard

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Hawke’s Bay Region

Te Matau-a-Māui
Photo: Marys

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Taranaki Region

Photo: The Ōkato Trencherman Chop House

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Ruapehu Region

Photo: The Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station

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Manawatu Region

Photo: Amayjen

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Wairarapa Region

Photo: Moy Hall

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Wellington Region

Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Photo: Chaat Street

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Nelson/Tasman Region

Whakatū / Te Tai-o-Aorere
Photo: Boat Shed Cafe

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Marlborough Region

Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
Photo: Frank’s Oyster Bar And Eatery

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Christchurch / Canterbury Regions

Ōtautahi / Waitaha
Photo: Bar Yoku

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Dunedin/Otago Region

Ōtepoti / Ōtākou
Photo: Prohibition Smokehouse

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Central Otago Region

Maniototo
Photo: Bistro Gentil

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Queenstown Region

Tahuna
Photo: The Bath House

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Southland Region

Murihiku
Photo: Lake Te Anau

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Cuisine Good Food Guide Category Winners

Discover the best restaurants, chefs and innovators of the year across New Zealand’s culinary scene. From Restaurant of the Year to Regional, Metropolitan and Rising Talent, meet the award-winners shaping the future of dining out.

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Cuisine Good Food Guide Destinations

Start planning your best-ever culinary adventures with Cuisine’s Good Food Guide Destinations. From casual to high-end global tastes to wineries that deliver a great menu or favourites we return to again and again, you are guaranteed a deliciously good time.

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