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Raise A Glass

Perched on Mount Ngongotaha at Skyline Rotorua, Volcanic Hills Winery Tasting Room overlooks the popular geothermal region of Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island, and the surrounding volcanic landscape. Take in the scenery with a glass in hand – this relaxed tasting experience is light on the jargon and strong on just enjoying the wine (and a platter or two). Using grapes from the best of New Zealand’s wine-growing regions, Volcanic Hills Wine is made locally in Rotorua. Priced from $15 to taste three wines, $20 for five wines, or $55 for a return gondola ride and wine tasting for five wines.

VOLCANICHILLS.CO.NZ

An Edible Journey

Fresh off the back of winning New Zealand’s Best Arts and Culture Event 2022 for Taiao: Food of the Gods, Kārena and Kasey Bird and Kitchen Takeover have joined forces again for a new foodie experience, Ki Tua. This five-course kai experience in a secret Tauranga location takes diners into the immersive world of Māori Atua, their connection with the natural world, and the kai we share. Running from Saturday, March 11 through to Sunday, April 2, Ki Tua is part of the Flavours of Plenty Festival.

Tickets $159 from KITCHENTAKEOVER.CO.NZ/KITUA