Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway Wine Tour
Visit the picturesque wine making region of Matakana. Just an hour North of Auckland, See stunning coastal scenery, native forest and giant tree ferns in the Pohuehue Gorge. See a 900 year old Kauri tree and enjoy a fabulous lunch and wine tastings at two of the regions best boutique vineyards. Depending on the day we can visit Matakana Estate, Herons Flight, Omaha Bay Vineyard, Runner Duck Estate, Brick Bay Vineyard
Regions
East Pacific Coast one hour north of Auckland via Orewa, Waiwera, Warkworth
Includes
Complimentary Hotel Pickup & drop-off from 17 Central Auckland Hotels
Cruise Ships docked on Princes or Queens Wharfs
All Tasting Fees, Bottled Water
Excludes
Lunch costs and any other tastings are at the travellers own expense.
Head North over the Auckland harbour bridge taking in views of the city Skyline Marinas and Waitemata Harbour. Track North through the beautiful coastal seaside resort towns of Orewa and Waiwera Mineral Springs.
See a rare 900 year old Kauri tree. The wood from these ancient trees was turned into colonial New Zealand cottages, villas, mansions and churches as well as early sailing sea vessels from around 1860. They are New Zealand’s most revered native tree. The oldest one in New Zealand is in the Waipoua forest dating approximately 2,500 years old.
This tour is adapted seasonally to the wineries that are open on any given day.
Monday to thursday we visit Herons Flight and Brick Bay and take lunch at Matakana Market Kitchen
Friday Saturday and Sunday we visit Omaha Bay Vineyard and Brick Bay
Start your wine tasting at Omaha Bay Vineyard where they produce Estate Rose, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Syrah, Montepulciano, and Cabernet Malbec blends. They also produce a tasty Tawny Port.
Next enjoy a tutored tasting ( or wine paddles) and take lunch at award winning Plume Vineyard Restaurant. Try the outstanding “Runner Duck” Wines all produced from their local vineyards. Syrah, Pinotage and Sangiovese, Albarino, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Rose’ wines make up their comprehensive boutique vineyard varietal portfolio.
In the afternoon visit Brick Bay Vineyard. This beautiful vineyard which is also a comprehensive sculpture park produce Estate grown varieties like Pinot Gris, Chardonnay as well as a Rose and two Bordeaux Style blends.
Finally visit the highest elevated lookout point for spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel Peninsular in the distance before the return trip to Auckland
NZD $275pp
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.