Ok, so we don't need engineered stone in our kitchen, as we have it there already, but we just had more of the same stone installed in our new powder room & ensuite to match the kitchen's earthy colour scheme. We do, however, need to choose a natural granite for our alfresco kitchen as engineered stones are not covered by manufactures' warranty in our situation. So, I stick with engineered and natural stones for the long term bench top of choice.

Smartstone Calacutta Blanco definitely has the tones that you are after, and also the scale of the veining is more similar than the other suggestions. I would check it out as your first point of call. Be sure to view a physical sample as the screen representations are often a long way off the mark. Also you could try Stone Ambassador 'Calacatta Kapak'. I would avoid natural marble if you can, just because it is high maintenance. Good luck :)

Hello K & R have you looked at the Stone Ambassador range of "engineered" Reconstituted Stone who make a large selection in various different white tones. See https://www.stoneambassador.com.au/product-catalogue/ but always best to see these in the flesh so to speak as opposed to the colour you see on a computer screen. Hope this helps, Malcolm.

Thanks dreamer...yes I have made a mistake in my title!  Meant to be engineered stone vs natural stone. And thanks for all comments. Was hoping someone who actually had experience with natural stone in these areas and had a negative experience would comment.