First we cross the Auckland harbour bridge for magnificent views of Westhaven Marina, Waitemata harbour and iconic Rangitoto Volcano – Auckland’s youngest Volcano estimated to have risen out of the sea only 650 to 700 years ago.
Enjoy coastal views as we travel along Scenic Drive on the Eastern Bays waterfront to Mission Bay
This harbour front road is 10km long, runs from the Central Business District around to St Heliers Bay and is used for part the Auckland Marathon.

This is a popular beach side suburb in summer brimming with cafes, restaurants and bars and popular with Aucklanders in the weekends – see Auckland’s most expensive street – “Paratai Drive” for views over Waitemata harbour & Orakei marina.

Arrive Mt Eden. This extinct fifteen thousand year old volcano is just behind the central business district and sits above the charming village of the same name . Mt Eden is one of the many desirable leafy residential suburbs of Auckland.

We will take a 15 minute uphill walk to the summit Mt Eden, or by it’s original Maori name Maungawhau, the mountain of the Whau Tree.

Visit  Kumeu River Wines –  Taste a selection of five wines and enjoy a private behind the scenes tour of the Winery from the Presses, to the Barrel Room housing around 700 Burgundia  Francois Freres Barriques. The tour goes through the tank farm and finally the bottling line – You will gain a rare insight into how their world famous Chardonnays are fermented using their own unique strains of Sachhrymiis. Michael Brajkovich MW wine maker has a degree in Oenology, is a Mater of Wine and one of the most resepected winemakers in New Zealand.

Take lunch at the historic Riverhead Tavern and in the afternoon visit Muriwai beach or Piha beach settlementsand take in the majesty of the wild West Coast before  the return trip to Auckland

9.00am – 4.30pm

1 – 3 passengers NZ$895.00

4 – 6 passengers NZ$995.00

Winery tour and tasting fees included

Lunch costs are at the travellers own expense

Complimentary Auckland Domestic or International Airport drop off

Enjoy the best of both coasts on this epic full day tour that visits wineries in both Kumeu and beautiful Matakana.

Start the day by visiting beautiful Piha beach. This black sand beach settlement is popular for surfing and people that love to be surrounded by Native bush and tranquilty.

After a 50 minute drive through the spectacular Waiatekere ranges head to Kumeu to Taste wine at Soljans Vineyard

Soljans grow  Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinotage on their own property and source varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Marlborough as well as Bordeaux and Rhone varieties like Merlot, Malbec and Syrah from Hawkes Bay. They have an enviable reputation for their Blanc de Blanc Methode Traditionelle NV as well as their 10 year aged Tawny Port

Next we traverse through classic rural countryside, through the Satelite towns of Orewa, Waiwera and Warkworth. On the way stop and see a majestc 900 year old Kauri Tree before we stop in the tiny Matakana Village to take lunch at Matakana Market Kitchen who have a comprehensive menu comprising Fresh local fish, steak, lamb, and many other dishes including vegetarian options to suit all tastes.

Matakana is both a village and a region in general in which there are a number of artisan Beer and Wine producers and depending on the day we can choose from a selection from Matakana Estate, Herons Flight, Runner Duck Omaha Bay Vineyard and Brick Bay.

Omaha Vineyard specialize in reds like Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Montepuciano, Malbec and Petit Verdot, but also make Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, flora and Rose.

You can choose between a scenic side trip to the picturesque  regional parks of Tawharanui or Maharangi

On the way back to Auckland you might want to stop in and take in the history at the famous “Puhoi Pub” one of the oldest drinking esatblishments in New Zealand.

9.30am – 5.00pm

1 – 3 passengers NZ$995.00

4 – 6 passengers NZ$1095.00

Winery and/or beer tasting fees included at two venues

Lunch costs are at the travellers own expense

Complimentary Auckland Domestic or International Airport drop off

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