Best Burgers in New Zealand

"Well worth the trip to Mt Wellington, Big J’s is a classic neighbourhood burger joint. Beef makes friends with the likes of cheese, bacon, and mushrooms, and there are a couple of chicken and fish options on the menu too. All reassuringly what you’d expect, until you get to the special of the week. Announced weekly on their Facebook page, the guys at Big J’s clearly put a lot of thought into the creations they unveil, which have included inspired combos like thai beef with crispy noodles, rosemary lamb with kumara chips, and chicken with wild mushroom ragout. If you’re looking for well-made standard options and an exciting weekly wildcard then look no further than Big J’s."

"An Auckland institution. If you haven’t been to Handmade yet you definitely have a friend who has, and you might need to have a chat about your friendship because why isn’t that guy inviting you along? Of the top five on this list, Handmade has the widest range of burger options (especially for vegetarians!) so if you’re partial to extras like blue cheese or plum sauce on your burger then Handmade is the place to go. Infinitely customisable, always made with care, and always tasty."