Wineries Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

Name: Wineries Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland
Brand: NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours
SKU: d22e9f6a-bc28-4b42-b7eb-bbf3d49b9745

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Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 225 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot and Pinot Noir only from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Next taste wine take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937. Included in the tour is an open menu one course main incuding tea, coffee or juice. Taste a range of flora honeys including the famous Manuka UMF Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling sheep and cattle country to visit the Muriwai black sand beach. See the rugged West Coast & regional Park meeting the Tasman Sea. See Gannets nesting and flying over rock outcrops and black sand beaches. In the afternoon visit West Brook Wines for a generous selection of varietals and blends in the cellar door shop.

What’s included?

Wine tasting
Lunch
National Park Fees
Local Guide
Local taxes
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entry/Admission - Kumeu River Wines
Entry/Admission - Waimauku
Entry/Admission - Soljans Estate Winery
Entry/Admission - Muriwai Gannet Colony
Personal expenses and gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

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.