Wineries Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

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Enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 225 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot and Pinot Noir only from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards.
Next taste wine take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937.
Included in the tour is an open menu one course main incuding tea, coffee or juice. Taste a range of flora honeys including the famous Manuka UMF

Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling sheep and cattle country to visit the Muriwai black sand beach. See the rugged West Coast & regional Park meeting the Tasman Sea. See Gannets nesting and flying over rock outcrops and black sand beaches.

In the afternoon visit West Brook Wines for a generous selection of varietals and blends in the cellar door shop.

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Stop At: Kumeu River Wines, 550 State Highway 16, Kumeu, Auckland 0841 New Zealand

enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 225 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot and Pinot Noir only from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Mate’s barrique fermented Chardonnay is considered one of the best wines in the country. After gaining his bachelors degree in Oenological Science in Australia the wine maker Michael Brajkovich MW became New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and has been a Chief Judge of the Air New Zealand Wine Competition.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Westbrook Winery, 215 Ararimu Valley Road, Waimauku 0882, New Zealand

Enjoy a tasting of their Estate and Marlborough Varietals in this very picturesque setting in the Ararimu Valley. The winemaker James Rowan has worked 15 years in this role and is an award winning winemaker and wine competition judge.Take romantic photographs in the vines or near the lake

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Soljans Estate Winery, 366 State Highway 16, Kumeu, Auckland 0892 New Zealand

Taste a selection of red, white, rose' or sparkling wines as well as their 10 year aged Tawny Port. Soljan also have an enviable repuation fo their vintage Methode Traditionelle.Then enjoy and open menu one course lunch with tea, coffee or juice from their comprehensive lunch menu

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Muriwai Gannet Colony, 428 Motutara Rd Waitakere, Muriwai Beach, Auckland 0881 New Zealand

After 20 minute drive through stunning Sheep and cattle farmland, see the spectacular Muriwai black sand Beach and Gannet colony.

The West Coast of New Zealand is famous for its black volcanic sand ( Titanomagnetite ) These migratory birds mate for life and you can see them nesting and rearing their young on Sandstone outcrops between August and May. Watch them fly over the Tasman Sea as they divebomb for fish. This is a department of conservation protected site and has breathtaking coastal views.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

Wine tasting
Lunch
National Park Fees
Local Guide
Local taxes
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entry/Admission - Westbrook Winery
Entry/Admission - Muriwai Gannet Colony
Entry/Admission - Kumeu River Wines
Entry/Admission - Soljans Estate Winery

Exclusions

Personal expenses and gratuities

Additional information

Minimum age is 18 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

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