One week in Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo
1. Lake Taupo
2. Ebisu
3. Ortolana
4. Amano
5. Mount Eden - Maungawhau
6. Viaduct Harbour
7. Hotel DeBrett
Monica Desai: Boutique hotel with super central location, great home base!
8. Tantalus Estate Vineyard
Monica Desai: Alibi is a killer beer garden, great stop to round out a wine day in Waiheke
9. Giapo
Monica Desai: Coconut chocolate cookie = everything. Please come to NYC soon!
10. The Store
Monica Desai: Cute cafe in the middle of town with yummy chai & brunch
11. Milse
Monica Desai: Fanciful desserts - the cakes, chocolates and ice creams all do not disappoint
12. Dizengoff
Monica Desai: Delightful neighborhood cafe & tasty chai
13. Cafe Melba
Noah Weiss: Tasty breakfast and delicious piccolo
14. Kennedy Point Vineyard
Monica Desai: Delicious small batch wine & personalized service - loved the Syrah
15. The Shed at Te Motu
Monica Desai: Adorable sun kissed sheep’s pen for wine tasting - worth a stop
16. Mudbrick Wines
Monica Desai: Yessss wines & lunch vibes were spot on - venison tartare and clams left an impression
17. Huka Falls
Monica Desai: Beautiful, forceful long waterfall in town - worth a quick stop!
18. Storehouse
Monica Desai: Adorable cafe with great coffee / chai and country breakfast
19. Adrift Outdoors
Monica Desai: These are the guys to use for an Alpine Crossing attempt - pros who will make it happen in almost any weather 💪🏽
20. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Monica Desai: Worth a visit en route to Taupo - lots of varied geothermal pools and an early am geyser
21. Master Of India Taupo
Noah Weiss: Super tasty Indian feast; try the Balti curry
22. Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Noah Weiss: 20km, 800m elevation gain, 7hrs+ trek with intense winds -- and totally worth it for a life changing trek
23. The Brantry Restaurant
Noah Weiss: 3-course tasting menu is 65 NZD and a great dinner experience. Carrots were a surprise standout.
24. Hilton Lake Taupo
Noah Weiss: Great pool/spa facilities and big rooms centrally located in Taupo
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