Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

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About this activity

Monday to Friday enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at Kumeu River Wines. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French Burgundian barriques. Established in 1944 they specialize in Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Cremant.

Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937.

Time is allocated to enjoy a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu.

Please note lunch costs and beverages with lunch are NOT included and are at the travellers own expense.

Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling farmland to visit the West Coast Muriwai black sand beach settlement. See spectacular views of the Tasman Sea.

Last we visit " The Hunting Lodge Lawn Bar" for wine or beer boards depending on your preference.

To finish taste samples of the famous Arataki and Manuka Doctor medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Wine tasting
Included: National Park Fees
Included: Local taxes
Included: Local Guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses and gratuities
Not included: Lunch costrs and any beverages with lunch are not included in the tarif. An hour and fifteen minutes is allocated for a one course lunch from the standard Ala Carte Menu

Itinerary

Kumeu River Wines

one hour Admission included

enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 225 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot and Pinot Noir only from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Mate’s barrique fermented Chardonnay is considered one of the best wines in the country. After gaining his bachelors degree in Oenological Science in Australia the wine maker Michael Brajkovich MW became New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and has been a Chief Judge of the Air New Zealand Wine Competition.
Soljans Estate Winery

1 h 30 min Admission included

Taste a selection of red, white, rose' or sparkling wines as well as their 10 year aged Tawny Port. Soljan also have an enviable repuation fo their vintage Methode Traditionelle.Then enjoy and open menu one course lunch with tea, coffee or juice from their comprehensive lunch menu
Muriwai Beach

30 min

Muriwai Beach is a West Coast black sand beach settlement famous for surfing, black iron sand and spectacular coastal scenery. Our stop includes spectacular views up the coastline and a visit to the see the nesting Gannet Sea Bird Colony. Please note these are migratory birds and there are none to see from May to July
The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant

45 min

The Hunting Lodge Winery is a modern approach to a country venue that showcase their own wine and a range of artisan Beers and Gins

Included in the tarrif is a wine board including 4 Hunting Lodge Wines or a Beers board including 4 artisan or local Kraft beers

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Auckland Central Auckland Central, New Zealand See on map

If your hotel is not among those listed, The default pickup location is Sky City Hotel and Casino

Sky City Hotel is located in the drive-through that runs between Federal Street and Victoria Street West - It is right beside the base of the Sky Tower

End point

Auckland Central Auckland Central, New Zealand See on map

If your hotel is not among those listed, The default pickup location is Sky City Hotel and Casino

Sky City Hotel is located in the drive-through that runs between Federal Street and Victoria Street West - It is right beside the base of the Sky Tower

Pickup points

Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences
M Social Hotel Auckland
The Chancellor on Hobson
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West
Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
Grand Millennium Auckland
Adina Auckland Britomart
QT Auckland
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
Sudima Auckland City

and 23 more pickup points

Once you have been given a pickup time and pickup location, you must acknowledge this through email or the Viator App. Failure to do this may result in your booking being cancelled without notice.

If you have not received a formal pickup confirmation and time from us 24 hours prior to departure please contact us direct or have a Viator agent do so.

Tickets indicate a general final departure time and may (or may not) be the time scheduled for your hotel pickup if there are multiple collections.