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Celebrate the royal baby with a high tea

As the world waits for the second royal baby, make like the English and celebrate with a scrumptious high tea

As the world holds its breath for the arrival of the second royal baby, there are plenty of ways to celebrate! Why not make like the English do and toast the new little prince or princess with a delicious high tea?

Booking.com has rounded up some of the best places in New Zealand to enjoy this most English of delicacies – read on for their top picks:

1. The Langham Auckland – ‘Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood

Served on Wedgwood china, match your tea time treats to the perfect blend of tea or glass of bubbles, with the help of the Master Tea Sommelier.

2. Peace and Plenty Inn, Auckland – Victorian High Tea

The Victorian High Tea includes everything from scones and pinwheels to mini cupcakes and is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

3. Hippopotamus Restaurant at the Museum Art Hotel, Wellington

Choose from a variety of high tea options to suit your tastes, with a selection of treats crafted by pastry chef David Cadoret.

4. Larnach Castle Dunedin

Enjoy high tea served in the historic Larnach Castle, available at 3pm each day.

5. Chateau Tongariro Hotel, Manawatu-Wanganui

Served in the Ruapehu Lounge, choose from a selection of savoury and sweet treats served every day between 11AM-5PM.

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