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.
4 hour Scenic Wine Tour visiting two West Auckland wineries for tastings and visiting the Muriwai Black Sand Beach.
Duration: 4 hours
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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.
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.
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
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• 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