Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Drive up through the Henderson Valley for spectacular elevated views of the Waitakere Ranges from the Aratkai Visitors Centre. This protected regional reserve was originally used for extracting native timber in colonial days as Auckland was being settled in the 1860’s.

We then visit the beautiful West Coast black sand surf beach settlement of Piha. Take walks on both North and South Piha beaches. Enjoy a 25 min stroll through the Rainforest. Take photos of ‘Lion Rock’

After a 50 minute drive through rain forest, taste wine and take an open menu one course lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant. Established ion 1937, Soljans provide an innovative menu with a range of local fresh fish, steak, lamb, chicken, vegetarian and other dishes.

In the afternoon we visit pictureque West Brook Winery where they have a unique portfolio of varietal whites and reds which you can enjoy overlooking the vineyard.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Dress code is smart casual

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

A minimum of two people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transport

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Wine-tastings

Guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Infant seats for children under seven years of age

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Piha Beach

Piha is a west Coast Surf beach settlement 50 km from Auckland with a population of around one thousand residents. It is isolated without public transport and is popular for surfing, nature and hiking. Considered one of the jewels in Auckland's crown it is a great day trip for people to swim surf, hike, camp or just relax on the black sand beaches and take in the stunning forest and scenery.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Soljans Estate Winery

Soljans Estate is a fifth generation Croatian family of winemakers. Taste wines from their Auckland Vineyard they and varietals from grapes grown in Hawkes bay and Marlborough. They also have an excellent award winning vineyard bistro where you will enjoy and open menu one course lunch.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

198 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

188

This was an amazing tour!...
Ilina I,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing tour! He was very knowledgeable and took us to the best view/vantage points. The wine was great too! Highly recommend
Wine in a million
Rebecca B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic day with John. We felt like VIPs for the day as he took us around Auckland. Got to see the beautiful landscapes from the forest to the beaches to the vineyards. Johns knowledge of wine, the history of his hometown and nature is 2nd to none. Absolute pleasure and the best day we have had in New Zealand. Thank you John.
Piha & Wine Tasting
Jeffrey D,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip, amazing views, lunch was good and the wine was very good. John was fantastic! Highly recommend this excursion!
Great day with NZ Wine Pro!
LoriT00,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John was amazing, the tour of the beaches, waterfalls and rainforest exceeded expectations as well as the wine tasting. It was a perfect day, we learned so much from John. He was a perfect tour guide. And lunch was really good! Highly recommended!!
Above and Beyond Expectations
Emily S,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had an amazing time on the beach and wine tour with our guide, John. The views and wine were fantastic, but the real surprise was his knowledge of microbiology! He explained fermentation and coastal ecosystems in a fun, fascinating way. A perfect mix of sun, science, and sauvignon.
Great day with John
Susan T,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an excellent day with John. The wine tastings along with the beaches and rain forest visits were outstanding. John is so personable and he shared so much with us about local wines and the local area. It was like hanging out with an old friend for the day. We could not give a higher recommendation.
Amazing piha
florinah773,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice tour! Lots to see and john was amazing. Professional, he kept us non stop in the loop. A very good driver indeed!
Wonderful way to begin our trip to NZ
171sh,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the pleasure of having John as our tour guide. We arrived in AKL at 0600 on Tuesday, March 11. We couldn't check into our hotel until after 1500, so I booked this tour because it was an all day tour and it offered a combination scenery tour, along with wine tour and lunch. From John, we learned so much about New Zealand, history, flora and fauna, the NZ economy, manuka honey but most of all, his extensive knowledge of wine. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, although we were tired from our 13 airplane ride, we were completely engaged and happy that we did this tour. Loved the Soljans Winery tasting and lunch where I was introduced to the delightful Sauvignon Blanc. We bought two bottles of wine to take home. What a great way to spend the day in Auckland! Thank you again John!
Nice day tour to enjoy black beaches and wine
amandajG7582DK,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour allowed us to see the west side to New Zealand. The black sand beaches were so soft and beautiful. The road to get to the west side is narrow and curvy, if you get car sick take note. The scenery while driving was simply breath taking. The two wineries provided good information about their wines and we were given ample time to taste and enjoy. The lunch served at the first winery was delicious. If you have an opportunity to take this tour I would highly recommend. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.
Site seeing and Wine tasting
barbaradB1995IB,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John was absolutely fabulous and we had a great time. It was a perfect balance of seeing some incredible sites and wine tasting. We visited Piha beach, rainforest and Karekare waterfalls. Wineries we very friendly and provided a personal touch. I would highly recommend John and this tour.