Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland
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6 hours
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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 228 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rose' and Pinot Noir from grapes grown on their own Eleven Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards.
Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937.
Included is a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu.
Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling farmland to visit the West Coast Muriwai black sand beach settlement. See spectacular views of the Tasman Sea.
Finally visit West Brook Wines to taste five Estate or regional varietals in the alfresco tasting area overlooking the vineyard.
To finish taste samples of the famous medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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 age is 18 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Wine tasting
Lunch
National Park Fees
Local taxes
Local Guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Personal expenses and gratuities
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What To Expect
Kumeu River Wines
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.
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
Options
Wine Tour with Lunch
Open menu one course lunch
Minibus
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Marc G,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day! with John who is very knowledgeable about the region and its wines. Very much enjoyed it.
Highly recommend
Kyle A,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience. We got a behind the scene tour of the wineries and we got to try lots of different wine on this small group tour. Best of all we didn’t have to plan anything!
Sydney friends on NZ winery tour
Dianne T,
Mar 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Picked up from the port on time, wineries were really great. Lunch was fast and beautiful fresh snapper terrific. Generous tasting and very informative.
Fun day out!
Mon J,
Feb 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00John is an expert! He really knows his stuff and you learn so much from the tastings and him. Due to his expertise and relationship, our tastings felt elevated and accessible. The food was phenomenal and the honey was a fun treat. Highly recommend.
This was an excellent...
Johannis v,
Feb 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour, informative, fun, comfortable and a nice selection of wine to taste. John was the perfect guide with lots of information about the wine and winery but also about New Zealand in general. Highly recommended
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