Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

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

See views of Karekare from the distance then visit the beautiful West Coast black sand surf beach settlement of Piha. Take photos of ‘Lion Rock’ and take a walk on spectacular North & South Piha beaches.

Next we drive down into the remote black sand beach settlement of Karekare and visit the beautiful isolated Karekare Waterfalls.

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

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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

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