If you would ask me and my husband separately, where we ate the best asparagus ever, then our answer would be congruently: on a boat tour with PeeJay from Whakatane to White Island (New Zealands most acitve volcano, they say). Even if this was our second trip to White Island then, so was this visit still one of the most brilliant experiences we have had. Ever, ever, ever! (And no, not because of the asparagus).
A bit better on black, if you care.
@maggiemae Yes they serv a stunningly good picnic lunch on the trip. White Island is a must for us. You should do it, when you have the opportunity. It is just awesome. (If you can stand the smell of sulfur, but you are given protective equipement like gas masks)