New Zealand Tour

1. Three wineries with full tasting notes
2. Cafe Lunch, tea/coffee
3. Black sand of the West Coast
4. Pickups from Auckland

Departures

Booking Confirmation:

• Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel

Half Day West Auckland Tasting Tour

10 am - 2 pm Approx . Three wineries. From two guests to a maximum of seven.

• Includes lunch, tea/coffee etc.
• 3 winery tastings, with full tasting notes
• Allow four hours
• Stunning 'black sand' West Coast beach views
• Plus country Café lunch

No hidden costs or fees - covers the whole tour, notes, lunch and tasting fees. You are collected from your accommodation (free door-to-door service from Inner City) and travel out of the City in the spacious comfort of our climate controlled, customized 7-seater Toyota coach. Journey through green rolling farmland and countryside, to visit three to four premium wineries, from: Nobilos Winery, Babich Wines, Coopers Creek, Kumeu River, Matua Valley, West Brook winery, Soljans Estate; and taste their best wines. Comprehensive tasting notes on all wines are provided for your convenience, including a light commentary.

Then, journey to the scenic, wild West Coast to enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of Muriwai 'Black Sand' surf beach, and blue Tasman Sea. Finally before we head back to the City, take a break and let us spoil you with a complimentary café lunch. You are then returned to your accommodation.

Gourmet Wine & Cheese Half Day Tour

10 am - 2 pm Approx. Three wineries. From two guests to a maximum of seven.

Sample a premium cheeseboard selection of NZ's finest cheeses, and visit renowned BeesOnline Honey Centre, while taking in a leisurely Half Day West Auckland Wine Tour. Three premium Auckland winery tastings accompanied by fine cheeses from famous NZ producers such as Kapiti, Puhoi and Whitestone. Explore NZ's native floral honeys with tastings at BeesOnline's rural complex. Also, honey-based cosmetics, gifts and gourmet items. Included - a superb country Café lunch, and spectacular 'black sand' West Coast beach views.

• Half Day West Auckland Wine Tour
• Gourmet selection of fine cheeses to accompany tastings
• Includes lunch, tea/coffee etc.
• 3 winery tastings, with full tasting notes
• Plus country Café lunch
• Visit BeesOnline Honey Centre

The Big Day Out Tour

10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Approx. Minimum two persons.

A full day of fantastic wine, food and stunning coastal scenery. Visit four, to five selected wineries from historic Kumeu wine region, 20 minutes from downtown Auckland. Includes premium cheese tasting, and superb 'open menu' restaurant lunch including fine wines, desserts, coffee/tea etc.

• Free door-to-door service from Inner City in a climate controlled 7-seater coach.
• Full Day four to five winery tasting tour
• Enjoy a superb a-la-carte vineyard restaurant lunch, with wine, tea/coffee, and desserts in the heart of Kumeu's green wine country.
• Rolling green farmland and native bush scenery
• Stunning 'black sand' West Coast Muriwai beach
• After lunch, option of Honey Centre – honey tastings
• All inclusive price covers lunch, entry fees, wine and cheese tastings, plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water. NO added fees or costs.
• Option of German style Microbrewery beer tasting (extra $25 p.p. per tasting)

Food & Wine Lovers Tour

9.30 am - 3.00 pm approx. (Monday to Saturday only)

Treat your tastebuds to a fantastic day, visiting and sampling at Auckland's exclusive food, wine and liquor specialty outlets, with opportunities to purchase. All inclusive price covers food, entry fees, wine and food tastings plus a la carte café lunch with wine, plus complimentary mineral water and goodies bag per person. NO added fees or costs.

• Start at Sanford's Seafood Market (fresh local seafood, sushi, deli).
• Then Sabato Fine Foods (sample and browse Italian, Spanish and local gourmet goods).
• After that, a short drive to Elliott Stables Food Quarter: Kapiti Cheeses and ice creams, Chocolate Cake Co (truffles and cup cakes), Sushi Bar, Fine Wine shop, Scotch Whisky boutique, Organic Meat shop, Designer Florist.
• Country Café Lunch in rural Kumeu, with Wine, coffee etc.
• Two Kumeu region winery tastings with a NZ Fine Cheese Platter.
• BeesOnline Honey Centre tastings.

Included: Hotel pickup & return, mineral water, lunch with wine, goodies bag & tasting notes.

North Auckland Matakana Day Tour

9.30 am - 3.30 pm approx. Minimum two persons.

A day tour to one of Auckland's boutique wine regions, including fantastic wine, food and stunning scenery. Visit three selected wineries from Matakana wine region, 50 minutes from downtown Auckland. Includes morning tea/coffee in historic Puhoi, and superb Vineyard Restaurant lunch.

• Free door-to-door service from Inner City in a climate controlled 7-seater coach
• Morning tea/coffee/cold drink in picturesque Puhoi, north Auckland
• Three winery tastings
• Enjoy a superb "open menu" Vineyard Restaurant lunch, with wine tea/coffee, desserts, in the heart of Matakana wine country
• Rolling green farmland and stunning Pacific Coast scenery
• After lunch, option of Honey Centre tastings or Morris & James pottery
• All inclusive price covers lunch, entry fees, wine tastings, plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water.

• Wineries visited: Kumeu River, Soljans, Nobilo, Cooper's Creek, Matua, West Brook, Lincoln Vineyards, Babich. New Zealand wine tours all year round – Nature has blessed us with the ability to enjoy wine in any season! Join Auckland Fine Wine Tours on a relaxing, scenic and informative wine tasting tour package to prestige wineries. The rolling green countryside of West and North Auckland boasts many premium wineries. In addition to their own vineyards, many of these wineries source the best grapes from Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, and even the South Island's famous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc region.
• Children are not permitted on this tour.