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Kumeu Wine Country is one of New Zealand’s oldest wine regions and lies just a 30-minute drive from Auckland. On this small-group tour, visit three family-run wineries in the Kumeu region; sample a variety of red, white, or rosé wines during guided wine tastings; and enjoy a delicious lunch of seasonal cuisine and regional wines.

Black sands, native wildlife, and award-winning wine awaits you on this tour of Auckland’s wild west coast. Following pickup from your central hotel, you’ll travel to Muriwai, a coastal enclave whose windswept beach and waves draw surfers and visitors from miles around. Stroll the beach and visit the cliff-top gannet colony, then continue to a nearby wine estate, where you’ll taste a selection of local varietals and blends.

Discover the produce and panoramas for which New Zealand’s North Island is famous on this winery and black-sand beach tour from Auckland. Visit Kumeu River Winery to learn about their prestigious winemaking history, and then stop off at two more wineries—with a chance to enjoy lunch at Soljans Estate Winery. Finish off your trip at Muriwai Beach, where you can get great photos of the black sand beach.

Small group, private tour, no crowded buses, professional, friendly, local guide giving you a memorable experience. Sample and purchase some of NZ’s finest wines throughout the Kumeu Region. Check out Hallertau Brewery, paddle taste world class craft beers, enjoy a kiwi luncheon. (Min 2 pax)

Volcanic beaches, native rain forest, and vineyards abound on this full-day tour of West Auckland. Begin with a wine tasting in Henderson Valley, then continue to the Waitakere Ranges, where more than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) of coastline and forest await you. Get elevated views of the reserve from the Arataki visitor center, explore the black-sand beaches of Piha and Karekare, and get close to the Karekare waterfalls. Then, enjoy an included lunch before finishing your tour with more wine tastings.

Take a break from busy Auckland City and head to the countryside for a wine-tasting tour in Kumeu. Visit a couple of wineries in the wine region, where you can sample wine over lunch. Everyone in your group can enjoy a drink as you won’t have to drive yourself. After, head to nearby Muriwai, where you can visit the gannet colony beside the rugged beach before your return trip.

Waiheke Wings opened its doors in Spring 2018 as the only commercial flight operator based on Waiheke Island. Waiheke Wings works in co-operation with Auckland Seaplanes. As an organisation, we have successfully been operating for 6 years, receiving high praise within the New Zealand tourism industry, and various awards for the outstanding customer service that we are known to deliver. Waiheke Wings has one Cessna 172 aircraft, the most popular aircraft ever built. With seating for up to 3 passengers and the pilot, or a loading capacity of up to 340 Kg (excluding the pilot on shorter flights), it truly is a versatile aircraft. Our flights offer a variety of experiences that can be personalised to meet your requirements, or, choose from one of our excellent package deals that prioritise highlights of the beautiful Waiheke Island and upper North Island. We operate 7 days a week, during daylight hours only.

Mystery Picnic, Matakana is a self-guided food and adventure experience with a difference. Each destination has been thoughtfully selected to showcase the unique food, places and attractions of the region. Not only do you find out more about your travelling companion but also what the area has to offer. Solving clues and puzzles along the way and ending at a beautiful picnic spot.