Jade Carving, Honey & Wine Tasting Private Tour
Discover the charm of Matakana on this elegant private tour just 45 minutes north of Auckland, where creativity, fine wine, and natural beauty meet in perfect harmony. Designed for curious travellers, this journey blends art, flavour, and authentic local experiences.
Start with a scenic drive to the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. Walk through peaceful native bush where striking contemporary artworks are integrated into the landscape.
Enjoy a relaxed wine tasting of some of the region’s best wines, followed by lunch in a suspended glasshouse restaurant with views of vineyards and gardens.
Explore Matakana Village’s boutique shops offering artisan crafts and local treasures. Then, join a local artist in a hands-on Pounamu (Jade) carving session where you will create your own necklace to take home.
End the day with a honey tasting and a nature walk, learning about New Zealand’s native plants and the vital role of bees. Return to Auckland with a handcrafted souvenir and lasting memories.
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Jade Carving, Honey & Wine Tasting Private Tour
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What's included in Jade Carving, Honey & Wine Tasting Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a 2 km outdoor art walk set in native bush and vineyards near Snells Beach, north of Auckland. Featuring over 60 contemporary sculptures by New Zealand artists, the trail blends art with nature in a stunning landscape. Visitors can also enjoy wine and seasonal food at The Glass House restaurant overlooking a tranquil lake.
Matakana
- Wine Tasting & lunch in a suspended glass restaurant. - Visit Matakana Village Boutique Shops. - Pounamu (Jade) carving with an artist to make your own necklace. - Honey tasting & native bush walk.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Honey tasting & native bush walk
- Snacks
- Lunch in a suspended glass restaurant
- All entry tickets & guided tours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Join a Pounamu (Jade) carving session with an artist to craft your own necklace to take home
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Wine Tasting
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
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• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made. (If you are on a cruise ship).
