Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland
Experience a private guided tour of the beautiful Matakana region in our comfortable luxury vehicle. Spend a day marvelling at unspoilt countryside, indulging in wonderful food and wine, exploring riverside towns, and sample the many hand-crafted chocolates, artisan chocolates, handmade fudge and classic sweets made from quality ingredients. Experience breath-taking views riding on a horseback, allowing you to get back to nature and experience the enchanting world of Sculptureum, a mesmerising blend of art and nature. A sensory delight and tranquil escape for art enthusiasts and nature lovers. Indulge in the culinary delights and immerse yourself in a world of flavour, with delicious fine dining lunch and wine tastings, harvested from the onsite vineyard. Finally compliment with a rich Italian style ice-cream, artisan gelato & sorbetto to finish your day.
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Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland
Pickup included
What's included in Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Auckland Central
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
Horse Riding Warkworth
Imagine the wind in your face, the sun on your skin and just the sound of the hoof beats of an unpopulated coast side. Inspire your soul, refresh your mind, and exercise the body to horse trekking with us. Glorious country setting farmland, native rainforest with views to the islands beyond. Here you can experience the best horse riding on horses suited for first time novices to experienced riders, with friendly guides trained to help you have a safe and fabulous time on horseback. You can experience the freedom of this special place on horseback. It can be both tranquil and exhilarating! Whatever suits you! A safe and exciting ride for novices and children. Be refreshed and rejuvenated and leave feeling empowered, invigorated, and wanting more!
Our art, food and wine experience can never be complete without a sweet treat. We finish on a sweet note at an award winning boutique chocolate maker on the way. Calling all chocolate lovers to this Chocolate cafe and Chocolate shop! You’ll feel like you are stepping into a vintage sweet shop full of delightful surprises. Enjoy one of our complimentary chocolate tastings while you watch our Chocolatiers at work. Sample the many hand-crafted chocolates made from quality ingredients, and choose gifts to take home.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Admission to 1 hour horse riding
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Indulge in the culinary delights and wine tastings
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- All Fees and Taxes
- Escape to the world of creative wonders of arts
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to Self-guided walk at Sculptureum art gallery
- Ride a horse along a stunning native forest landscape
- Taste mouth-watering samples at the famous Chocolate in Matakana Village
- Free delicious ice creams; rich gelato or sorbetto
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
- All necessary safety equipment’s provided
- WiFi on board
- Be inspired by six, world class indoor art galleries
- Delicious Set Menu Lunch at Rothko Restaurant
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Explore carefully curated garden paths filled with more than 800 works
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with excellent photo opportunities
- Experience breath-taking views that reach far and wide to the horizon
- Admission to Chocolate Tasting
- Wine Tasting
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Sandals, Scuffs or high heel footwear are not allowed.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a self-guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
- All children ages 10 and under must be always accompanied by an adult.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
- Horse Riding is not recommended if pregnant.
- You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
- Kindly advise the approximate height, and weight of each rider at the time of booking.
- Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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