Places in New Zealand
Discover the best of New Zealand, from unforgettable stays and local flavours to inspiring experiences and so much more. Explore our growing collection of guides and find your next favourite.
The Hotel Britomart
New Zealand
Cruise Milford Sound with a nature-focused operator
New Zealand
Ahi
New Zealand
Cocoro
Auckland, New Zealand
Cocoro brings a quiet, intimate Japanese dining experience to Auckland’s Ponsonby neighbourhood. The restaurant occupies a modest street address rather than a large hotel or waterfront development, with timber and restrained details giving the room a composed atmosphere. Its name suggests heart and spirit, a useful reflection of the attention paid to the meal’s progression. The kitchen works with Japanese techniques and New Zealand ingredients, with seafood playing a central role. Sashimi, seasonal preparations and more elaborate courses are arranged within menus that encourage an unhurried approach. The treatment of texture and temperature is important, allowing subtle differences between ingredients to register across the sequence. Sake provides a particularly rewarding accompaniment, although the drinks selection gives other options too. Staff can guide diners through unfamiliar styles and explain how they relate to the food. Cocoro suits an evening set aside for a considered meal, with advance booking advisable and dietary requirements best discussed before arrival at the restaurant.
Explore Rotorua's geothermal landscapes and Māori-led experiences
New Zealand
Park Hyatt Auckland
New Zealand
Walk a Great Walk section suited to your ability
New Zealand
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
New Zealand
Sidart
New Zealand
Discover Wellington's museums and waterfront
New Zealand
Cordis Auckland
New Zealand
Onslow
New Zealand
The Grand by SkyCity
New Zealand
Amisfield Restaurant
New Zealand
Explore the beaches and trails of Abel Tasman
New Zealand
Rata
New Zealand
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
New Zealand
Visit Aoraki/Mount Cook's alpine landscapes
New Zealand
The Carlin Boutique Hotel
New Zealand
Taste wine in Marlborough
New Zealand
Botswana Butchery Queenstown
New Zealand
Inati
New Zealand
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
New Zealand
Discover the Bay of Islands' maritime history
New Zealand
Logan Brown
New Zealand
Millbrook Resort
New Zealand
Explore the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro with preparation
New Zealand
The George Christchurch
New Zealand
Watch wildlife on the Otago Peninsula responsibly
New Zealand
Bistronomy
Napier, New Zealand
Bistronomy occupies a central Napier address, bringing a contemporary, produce focused restaurant to the streets of Hawke’s Bay’s Art Deco city. The room has the ease of a neighbourhood bistro, while the kitchen’s approach is more exploratory. It is a natural place to connect a visit to the city with the agricultural and wine growing landscape beyond it. Seasonal ingredients shape the menu, with European techniques and broader influences applied to regional produce. Diners can follow a tasting sequence or build a meal from the available dishes, depending on the current format. Vegetables, seafood and meat are treated with equal attention, and the changing menu rewards curiosity about what the kitchen is using that day. Wine is an important part of the experience, with Hawke’s Bay providing a particularly relevant frame of reference. The setting suits a relaxed evening after exploring Napier or nearby vineyards. Ask for guidance on matching the menu to regional bottles, and leave time for several courses.