If you are seeking a wine tasting experience in Auckland, Auckland Wine Tours LTD is your best choice. We take you to the finest cellar doors, with guaranteed tastings at our partner vineyards!
Explore the stunning scenery of West Auckland on our Quintessential Wine Tour, visiting some of the finest vineyards in the region. In the early 20th century, West Auckland became the hub of New Zealand’s wine industry, with many small vineyards owned by families of Dalmatian (Croatian) descent. These vineyards are still family-owned, with some now in their 5th generation, showing that winemaking truly runs in their blood.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Start your tour by being picked up from the Auckland Movenpick bus stop. Enjoy a relaxing journey through the beautiful Auckland vineyards in a modern vehicle while your guide shares insights into the area’s history and its world-famous wines. During the tour, you will visit four cellar doors and have the opportunity to sample award-winning wines. Gain knowledge about the island’s unique growing conditions and the challenges winemakers face.
10:00 AM: Pick up at Movenpick Hotel outside on the bus stop
11:00 AM: Visit Westbrook Winery for wine tasting. Westbrook is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected boutique wineries. Their skilled winemaker, James Rowan, combines time-honored traditional and innovative techniques to produce hand-crafted, multi-award-winning wines, including outstanding Chardonnays and Rieslings.
12:00 PM: Proceed to Hunting Lodge for wine tasting and lunch. The Hunting Lodge is home to New Zealand’s original Sauvignon Blanc vines and was once a real hunting lodge for the Kerr-Taylor family.
1:30 PM: Enjoy a tour and tasting at Kumeu River Estate. Kumeu River Estate is unequivocally one of the very best wineries in New Zealand, famed for making wines that are widely acknowledged as world-class.
3:00 PM: Head to Soljans Estate for wine tasting. Soljans Estate Winery has been family-owned for three generations since 1937, making it the third oldest family-run winery that is still family-owned.
4:00 PM: Transfer back to Auckland CBD.
*Itineraries are subject to some variation depending on seasonal vineyard availability and may vary from those advertised.
**This small boutique wine tour can accommodate up to 10 customers. If you have a larger group, please enquire.
