Auckland City Tour & Kumeu Wine Country Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch

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About this activity

Experience the very best of Auckland and vicinity with a morning city tour combined with an afternoon wine tasting in the stunning nearby Kumeu wine country. Take a look at the city’s popular neighborhoods and enjoy great views over the harbor while touring Auckland in the morning. Then spend the afternoon in the Kumeu region to enjoy lunch at a winery restaurant and savor award winning wines at three different wine tastings. The afternoon also includes a visit to the dramatic West Coast of Auckland at Muriwai which has a colony of Gannets over summer.

This is a small-group tour in a luxury vehicle, limited to 8 people. (the morning city tour will have up to 17 - maximum 8 for the afternoon wine tour)

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Bush and Beach

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Experience West Coast Beach with a Local Guide
Included: 3 wine tastings
Included: Viewing of Gannet bird colony (Aug-April)
Included: Auckland City tour with central city pickup/drop off
Included: Transport in air conditioned luxury vehicle
Included: Vineyard lunch with a glass of wine

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Auckland Domain

Passing by

Enjoy a morning of Auckland Sightseeing before heading out for an afternoon of wine tasting (including lunch).

Inner city park and home to the famous Auckland Museum
Ponsonby

Passing by

Inner city suburb with lovely old houses
Queen Street

Passing by

Main street of downtown Auckland
Devonport

20 min

Suburb of Auckland's North Shore with rich naval history, location of Mt Victoria
Auckland Harbour Bridge

Passing by

Main bridge linking Auckland City with the North Shore
Westhaven Promenade

10 min

Enjoy views of the marina
Soljans Estate Winery

one hour Admission included

Enjoy lunch at Soljans winery and relax with glass of wine and wine tasting
Kumeu River Wines

30 min Admission included

Wine tasting
Muriwai Beach

30 min

Enjoy time at Muriwai Beach & see the gannets flying off in the distance. The black sand & surf waves of Muriwai are stunning.

(gannet colony will be visited again once the path reopens)
Kumeu

30 min

Your 3rd wine tasting location is either Hunting Lodge or Vineyard Cottages, depending on availability:

Nestled in the heart of Waimauku, Hunting Lodge Vineyard offers a relaxed yet refined wine experience, where sustainable practices and modern winemaking meet a rich family heritage. Guests can enjoy a curated tasting of elegant, cool-climate wines while taking in the scenic surroundings of rolling vines and native bush. It’s a perfect stop to unwind, learn about local winemaking, and savour the character of New Zealand’s unique terroir.

Or

Visit Vineyard Cottages where you will taste a hand-picked selection of local varietals, from elegant Chardonnay and characterful Pinot Gris to rich reds and vibrant rosé. This relaxed, hosted tasting is designed to connect you with the stories, flavours and personalities behind the wines. Sip slowly, ask questions, compare styles and discover why this small but mighty region continues to surprise and delight wine lovers from around the world.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to SkyCity Hotel at 8.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224

End point

If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to SkyCity Hotel at 8.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224

Pickup points

Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences
M Social Hotel Auckland
The Chancellor on Hobson
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Crowne Plaza Auckland By IHG
Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West
Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
City Towers
Grand Millennium Auckland
Adina Auckland Britomart
Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

and 45 more pickup points

Departure Point: Your centrally located Auckland hotel - please note pick ups are between 8.30-9am. You will need to contact us for your hotel specific pick up time.

Return point: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:30pm