Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

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Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Muriwai Beach from the Lookout — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the delicate wines of New Zealand’s North Island on this 3.5-hour wine tour from Auckland at Soljans Vineyard. Travel through the scenic Waimauku, Kumeu and Huapai regions with a guide and enjoy sweeping views over the pretty countryside. Stroll along the black sands at Muriwai and watch native gannets in the distance in rock outcrops- their natural habitat at Otakamiro Point. Then, visit another local winery and sample some of their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, or Sauvignon Blanc.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport
Included: National Park fees
Included: Local taxes
Included: Wine-tasting
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Lunch
Not included: There is NO food included on this tour

Itinerary

Soljans Estate Winery

45 min Admission included

Soljans Estate was established in 1937 and is owned and operated by the 5th generation of the same family. They produce Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Gris and well as Marlborough Riesling , Gewurtztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. They produce Syrah and Cabernet Blends from Hawkes Bay and Sparkling Muscat from Gisborne. The also have an enviable reputation for their Tawny Ports.
Stop 2

35 min Admission included

Visit family owned West Brook Wines established in 1935 for a cellar door tasting. Situated in the picturesque Waimauku Valley you can try award winning Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Malbec from their own vineyard as well as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from their estates in Marlborough
Muriwai Beach

20 min

Next you’ll be taken through beautiful rolling sheep and cattle country out to Muriwai, a seaside enclave popular with surfers and famous for its black sand beaches. Here you can watch the Gannets August to May courting, mating and rearing their young preparing them for the winter migration.

There are spectacular views of the Tasman Sea and rugged West Coast from the lookouts.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is beside the entrance to Sky City Hotel and Casino which is in the drive-through between Victoria Street and Federal Street. The entrance to the hotel is 10 metres opposite the base of the Auckland Sky Tower a well known iconic landmark in Auckland Central Business District CBD.

End point

The meeting point is beside the entrance to Sky City Hotel and Casino which is in the drive-through between Victoria Street and Federal Street. The entrance to the hotel is 10 metres opposite the base of the Auckland Sky Tower a well known iconic landmark in Auckland Central Business District CBD.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.