Best of: NZ - North Island

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

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

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

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

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

Monica Desai: Delightful neighborhood cafe & tasty chai

Noah Weiss: Tasty breakfast and delicious piccolo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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