Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland

Name: Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland
Brand: NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours
SKU: 567580b0-98f0-46dd-9541-19359fb5a659

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Tour info

Duration

7 hours

Why take this tour?

Visit the picturesque wine region of Matakana. Just an hour north of Auckland you can see native forest and giant tree ferns as you pass through beautiful sheep, cattle and deer country. Matakana village also has a farmers market on Saturdays from Octobr to March. Stop and see the local hanicraft and organic food and drinks. See an 850 year old Kauri tree and sample wine and samle chocolate. You will enjoy a memorable open menu lunch at award winning Plume Vineyard Restaurant as also taste their Runner Duck Wines. We visit three different wine producers which may vary on the day depending on availablity. By special arrangement you may also be able to visit the Tawharanui regional park and bird sanctuary.

What’s included?

Wine tasting
Lunch
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local taxes
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off or Port pickup
Entry/Admission - Omaha Bay Vineyard
Entry/Admission - Matakana Estate
Entry/Admission - Brick Bay Sculpture Trail
Personal expenses and gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

New Zealand is currently at a safe level for all tourism activities and masks and social distancing are not required. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the tour but you are not required to wear a mask except for public transport only.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours

About operator:

NZWINEPRO™ Auckland Wine Tours twice awarded best wine tour in Australasia and 2017 Most Luxury Wine Tasting Experience by Apac Insider New Zealand Business awards. Owner & guide John McFarlane is a fifth generation New Zealander and has worked in hospitality and tourism for over 32 years. With 17 years experience working directly in the industry, you'll be guided beyond the cellar door with morning and afternoon options, stunning wines to taste, magnificent coastal scenery/regional parks, honey producers, cheese factory tastings, olive oils and delicious New Zealand cuisine. See how wine is made with private guided behind the scenes winemaking facility tours at Villa Maria Estate or Kumeu River Wines. Door to door service from the Auckland Central Business District (CBD) to Auckland's very best wineries and vineyards. Destinations include Kumeu, Waimauku, Muriwai, Piha, Karekare, Matakana, Waiheke Island and Villa Maria Estate.