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Wineries Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

Offered by NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours

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$295.00 per person

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6 hours (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Tour Overview

Embark on a journey through the heart of New Zealand's winemaking heritage with a visit to the Brajkovich family's winery. Delve into the meticulous process of fermenting wines in 225-litre French Burgundian barriques, a technique refined since 1944. This behind-the-scenes tour not only reveals the artistry behind their renowned Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir but also celebrates the legacy of Michael Brajkovich MW, New Zealand’s first Master of Wine.

The experience extends to Soljan's Vineyard Restaurant, where you can savor a selection of their finest wines, including the distinctive 10-year aged Tawny Port and their celebrated vintage Methode Traditionelle. Complement your tasting with a delightful course from an open menu, featuring a range of options including vegetarian dishes, paired with tea, coffee, or juice.

No tour of the region would be complete without a visit to the dramatic Muriwai Beach. Known for its striking black sand and rugged coastal views, this location offers an ideal backdrop for a leisurely stroll or simply to relax and enjoy the natural scenery. The Tasman Sea stretches out before you, offering a powerful reminder of New Zealand's wild beauty.

Each stop on this tour is carefully selected to provide an insightful look into the rich cultural and natural heritage of New Zealand, ensuring a meaningful and enriching experience.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Wine tasting
  • Lunch
  • National Park Fees
  • Local taxes
  • Local Guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses and gratuities

What To Expect

  1. 1

    Kumeu River Wines

    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. Mate’s barrique fermented Chardonnay is considered one of the best wines in the country. After gaining his bachelors degree in Oenological Science in Australia the wine maker Michael Brajkovich MW became New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and has been a Chief Judge of the Air New Zealand Wine Competition.

    1 hour

    Admission: Included

  2. 2

    Westbrook Winery

    Enjoy a tasting of their Estate and Marlborough Varietals in this very picturesque setting in the Ararimu Valley. The winemaker James Rowan has worked 15 years in this role and is an award winning winemaker and wine competition judge.Take romantic photographs in the vines or near the lake

    45 minutes

    Admission: Included

  3. 3

    Soljans Estate Winery

    Taste a selection of red, white, rose' or sparkling wines as well as their 10 year aged Tawny Port. Soljan also have an enviable repuation fo their vintage Methode Traditionelle.Then enjoy and open menu one course lunch with tea, coffee or juice from their comprehensive lunch menu

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Admission: Included

  4. 4

    Muriwai Beach

    Muriwai Beach is a West Coast black sand beach settlement famous for surfing, black iron sand and spectacular coastal scenery. Our stop includes views up the coast an ice cream ( travellers expense ) and if time and weather permit a walk on the beach

    30 minutes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

If requesting pickup, please select your preferred location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

Once you have been given a pickup time and pickup location, you must acknowledge this through email or the Viator App. Failure to do this may result in your booking being cancelled without notice. If you have not received a formal pickup confirmation and time from us 24 hours prior to departure please contact us direct or have a Viator agent do so. Tickets indicate a general final departure time and may (or may not) be the time scheduled for your hotel pickup if there are multiple collections....

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Auckland Central

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If your hotel is not among those listed, The default pickup location is Sky City Hotel and Casino Sky City Hotel is located in the drive-through that runs between Federal Street and Victoria Street West - It is right beside the base of the Sky Tower

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.