Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland
Discover the delicate wines of New Zealand’s North Island on this 3.5-hour wine tour from Auckland at Soljans Vineyard. Travel through the scenic Waimauku, Kumeu and Huapai regions with a guide and enjoy sweeping views over the pretty countryside. Stroll along the black sands at Muriwai and watch native gannets in the distance in rock outcrops- their natural habitat at Otakamiro Point. Then, visit another local winery and sample some of their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, or Sauvignon Blanc. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Auckland hotel.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Muriwai Beach, Muriwai Beach, North Island
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Soljans Estate Winery, 366 State Highway 16, Kumeu, Auckland 0892 New Zealand
Soljans Estate was established in 1937 and is owned and operated by the 5th generation of the same family. They produce Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Gris and well as Marlborough Riesling , Gewurtztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. They produce Syrah and Cabernet Blends from Hawkes Bay and Sparkling Muscat from Gisborne. The also have an enviable reputation for their Tawny Ports.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Westbrook Winery, 215 Ararimu Valley Road, Waimauku 0882, New Zealand
Visit family owned West Brook Wines established in 1935 for a cellar door tasting. Situated in the picturesque Waimauku Valley you can try award winning Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Malbec from their own vineyard as well as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from their estates in Marlborough
Duration: 35 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
01:00 PM
Duração: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: SkyCity Auckland, Corner Victoria and, Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.