Celebrate the art of food
Go with your gut and treat yourself to an adventure that celebrates the art of food and wine.
Exploring new types of cuisine can be one of the most exciting parts of travel. It could be relentlessly tracking down a legendary Texas BBQ brisket you saw online or stumbling across a sizzling masterpiece on the streets of Asia. Eating is one of life's greatest pleasures, and at Air New Zealand, we can take you and your tastebuds on a journey you'll never forget. Browse our best foodie trip ideas below, but you'd best have a snack handy, because you might get hungry.
Houston
This thriving foodie city brings Vietnamese, Korean, Tex-Mex and Southern barbecue styles together for a fusion of finger-licking flavours.
Singapore
Track down the perfect Singaporean laksa, enjoy a gin and tonic at Raffles, and shop in Orchard Road until your luggage groans.
Adelaide
South Australia's capital is a city that celebrates the art of living well. What's more, Adelaide was recently named a Great Wine Region of the World.
Melbourne
Want to try the best restaurants in Melbourne or enjoy the annual food festival? This Australian city is obsessed with good flavour.
Perth
From fresh seafood and extraordinary salads to local chocolate and fine artisan cheeses, Perth has whatever you're craving.
Shanghai
Eight Treasure Duck, xiao long bao dumplings, slippery shrimp, grilled lobsters and hairy crab - Shanghai delivers all the flavours.
San Francisco
Dedication to seasonal and sustainable produce is the foundation for California cuisine, but the key ingredient is creativity.
Tokyo
Dive into a bowl of Tokyo's famous ramen, perch yourself at a conveyor belt sushi bar or sample the world's finest sake.
Taipei
You'll find casual restaurants and street food markets that offer fantastic value for money. There's a growing collection of Michelin star restaurants that serve exceptional Asian-fusion cuisine.
Hong Kong
Tasting your way around a city has never been more enjoyable. HK has 60+ Michelin star restaurants and multiple markets for amazing street food.
Bali
A heaven on earth for exotic food experiences, Bali promises everything from street eats to Indonesian style nine-course degustations.
Woodside image courtesy of Tourism Australia; Giordano's Chicago Pizza image courtesy of Matt Antonioli; Melbourne Industry beans coffee image courtesy of Josie Withers Photography and Visions of Victoria; Lancaster Wines cheese platter image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.; Couple eating crab image courtesy of San Francisco Travel Association and Jack Hollingsworth