Stevie Parle opened his first restaurant, Dock Kitchen, in 2009 and has only gone from strength to strength. His passion for genuine rustic food and refutation of fine-dining shows itself in the full flavours coming from his kitchen. Richard Blackwell, Luke Frankie and Anna Garcia Cortes all became Head Chefs under his tutelage.

Situated on the stunning west coast of Waiheke Island in the waters off Auckland, New Zealand, Cable Bay Vineyards is an award-winning winery with two on-site restaurants. Cable Bay Vineyards creates handcrafted wines from the highest quality fruit grown in small lot vineyards situated in the most desirable places for their respective varietals. Their first vineyard was planted on Waiheke Island in 1998 with Chardonnay and Bordeaux varieties. More than 10 different varieties are now grown across New Zealand, including Syrah, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

The Jefferson boasts Auckland’s finest selection of whiskies with over 600 varieties, from old favourites like Jack Daniels to imported bespoke labels. This exceptional bar also serves delicious slow-cooked ribs and seasonal cuisine alongside a staggering selection of finely crafted drinks.

The Cassia was voted Best Restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand for 2017 and recently awarded the 2017 Metro Peugeot Restaurant of the Year for the second consecutive year.