Midtown Bites walking food tours

17/07/2026 - 18/07/2026
1:30pm - 5pm

City Centre
Placemaking Activities
Urban regeneration

If you are a City Centre resident or student - these walking tours of Midtown eateries are for you.

See the details below to register for a fun and yum session. Get to know who's who and what's available just a short a distance from where you study or live.

Are you a new or returning city centre student? Or - do you live in the city centre?

Well, it's time to discover, or rediscover, your neighbourhood, meet the people behind the counters, and hear the stories that shape Midtown - all while you enjoy a bite at each stop - just enough to spark your next go-to for when you don’t feel like cooking!

Midtown Bites: Walking Food Tours is all about the exploring spots that many locals love, but some might have missed.

From hole-in-the-wall gems to family-run businesses, join Chow Luck Club led walking food tours for a relaxed, snack-sized stroll through the city centre.

It’s casual, conversational, and all about great food and great people.

Proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.

For residents

This activation is exclusively for city residents; all participants are asked to provide their current city centre address.

Event Date: 18 July 2026

Tour Duration Options:
• 1:30 PM – 3:30PM

For students

This activation is exclusively for university students; all participants need to provide a valid student ID from a tertiary institution.

Event Date: 17 July 2026

Tour Duration Options:

• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Please complete this form to register your interest in a spot.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis to city centre residents. If your spot is confirmed, you will receive an email from the Chow Luck Club team.

Each tour is up to 120 minutes long.
Each tour will visit four food/drink businesses.
Walking to and from different restaurants in the midtown area is required, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Please complete this form to register your interest in a spot.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis to students. If your spot is confirmed, you will receive an email from the Chow Luck Club team.

Each tour is up to 90 minutes long, with tours starting at 1.30pm and 3.30 pm.
Each tour will visit four food/drink and entertainment businesses.
Walking to and from different restaurants in the midtown area is required, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Details will be provided once registration is confirmed.