Muriwai Scenic Afternoon Wine Tour

Try a range of award winning wines at Soljans Vineyard. Visit the Auckland West Coast black sand surf beach settlement of Muriwai and see the Gannet Colony. Take in the picturesque countryside.

Just 30 minutes from Auckland this afternoon tour picks up inner city and immediately whisks you out to the market garden and lifestyle areas of Kumeu , Huapai and Waimauku. The name Huapai in Maori translates as “the place of fruit” which isn’t surprising given the abundance of apples, plums, strawberries and of course grapes grown in the local area.

We’ll start our tasting experience of New Zealand Wine at Soljans Vineyard established in 1937. Here you can enjoy a generous tasting selection of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, barrel fermented Chardonnay as well as Marlborough  Pinot Noir, a Hawkes Bay Syrah and Cabernet based blends. Soljans also have an enviable reputation for their sparkling Methode Traditionelle NV Blanc de Blanc as well as their 10 year aged Solera Tawny Port

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.

Please note there are no Gannets between May and August due to their migration.

Finally depending on seasonal operating opening hours we the visit The Hunting Lodge Winery or the Vineyard Cottages for a flight of reds, whites or both before the return trip to Auckland

Cancellation

Refunds are acceptable within 2 days prior to the tour date. Please see the Cancellation Terms and Conditions at the foot of the page.