Kumeu Wine Tour
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Join the team for an exciting and unique day of fun, laughter, good food and most importantly good wine. Before heading back to the city, you experience a leisurely drive through the rolling hills of Muriwai countryside and witness the world famous Gannet Bird Colony and walk on the Black sand beach of Muriwai. Don't hestitate, book your tour today!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Soljans Estate Winery
Soljan’s Winery This is a family operated vineyard started by Tony Soljan. There is a long history associated with the Soljans in West Auckland and their original vineyard was in the suburb of Henderson which is coincidently also in West Auckland. In the Kumeu vineyard we grow Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinotage, all varieties which excel in the Kumeu region. The wine makers and staff endeavour to make the best possible wines for you to enjoy so they get their grapes from where they grow best. Soljans employs modern wine making technology, but they never compromise on quality, so they still retain some traditional methods. In addition to the French Oak Barrique Barrels they have for ageing wine, they still have and use the hand-made, 65-year-old, 2,250 litre, magnificent totara barrels for aging their exquisite Founders Tawny Port. At Soljans Estate Winery, they produce a wide range of still and sparkling wines, and have been doing so for over 80 years.
The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant
“The Hunting Lodge Winery – Historic Boutique Estate with Tastings, Lawn Bar & Seasonal Dining” Product description: Escape to a restored 1868 homestead just 35 minutes from Auckland. Begin with a wine tasting in the intimate cellar door, followed by grazing at the lawn bar or indulgence in farm-fresh seasonal dishes at the restaurant. Wander through gardens and olive groves in the family zone, or find a quiet spot among the vines. With over 30 varietals, story-rich history, and polished modern hospitality, The Hunting Lodge delivers an unforgettable blend of culture, cuisine, and countryside charm
What‘s Included
All wine tasting and pizzas is included in the tour price. Craft beer tasting is optional and at your own cost.
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Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellence and memorable experience with our guide Jo’se.
Geoff L,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional tour with a wonderful, knowledgeable and professional guide(Jose). She was superb in every measure of excellence!
Excellent tour in every way
Karen G,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Four of us had a wonderful experience with our tour guide Jose. She was very passionate and informative, providing not only information about the wineries but also the city of Auckland and the surrounding area. Lots of time for sipping excellent wines, having good food , seeing the gannets and sharing stories. Highly, highly recommend.
For an out of the way time
joe g,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Let me start by saying our driver was friendly and kept us on schedule. If you are looking to escape the typical "tourist trail", this tour of Auckland’s smaller, Croatian-founded wineries offers a quiet, friendly alternative. The highlights were a delicious lunch and a standout host who shared a genuine perspective on the challenges of winemaking in a growing urban region—expertise we didn't find at every stop. However, the wine itself was average, making the high price point difficult to justify. You are essentially paying a significant premium for the lack of crowds rather than the quality of the tastings. Unless you place a very high value on a quiet atmosphere, this experience feels overpriced for what is ultimately delivered.
Nice day out of the city
Brenda E,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Small group is the way to go. Tasted some great wines and met some lovely travelers and locals! Tasted a few wines that could not ship internationally - so that was a shame.
Go for the Gannets
Sharon M,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00These were not the best wineries that NZ has to offer, but it was a pleasant day out and the visit to Muriwai and the gannet colony was spectacular!
Great wines and scenery, terrible transportation!
Patricia I,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I wish i could have given this tour the 4 or 5 stars it deserved. Here are all of the positives: The wine tastings were all very good. At the Soljan winery we met Tony Soljan, age 81, who brought the vines from Croatia to start this winery. The wines were interesting varietals and very tasty. On the way to the Hunting Lodge vineyard, we stopped to take photos of the picturesque Muriwai Beach along the Tasman Sea. The wines at the Hunting Lodge were again different varietals and very good. At our last stop, we tasted wines at the Westbrook winery where we were also served pizza. The wines were amazing. At each winery, the staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. One of the reasons that we had selected this tour so that we could see some of the countryside. The scenery did not dissapoint. Now for the reason for the 3 star rating...the van that we were in was DISGUSTING. The seats were stained and the curtains were mildewed. I just hope that no one gets ill from breathing in mold spores! The PA system didnt work very well and for the first part of the tour we could hardly here the driver. I heard that it was a rental van..not sure why a rental was needed, but they should never rent from this place again if they want to keep customers. I would recommend this tour if they get a better van!
Excellent wines and tour...
Philip W,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent wines and tour guide. Lovely weather. Visited ocean and bird sanctuary. Saw interesting parts of island we had not seen before.
The tour guide was...
Roger J,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was fabulous very personable and knowledgeable The winery’s were great along with the beach area
Aukland winery tour
Corey J,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The wineries were all very friendly and welcoming. An overall fantastic experience.
Pure delight
Larry L,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The wine experience presents a wide variety of wines along with, of course, information on their crafting. But the highlight is standing next to gannets at their nesting grounds. Even when the birds are not there the scenery is breathtaking. Our guide Jose was perfect: personable, easy going and filled with stories of the area. The trip was a pure delight.
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