Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour: Heritage Wine Region Exploration with Lunch and Tastings
4.9
33 Ratings
Auckland

Depart from the hustle and bustle of Auckland city and journey northwest to savor the tastes of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland’s Historic Wine Region. Relish a meal at a modern vineyard restaurant, taste globally acclaimed wines, and admire the close-by rugged coastline adorned with powerful surf.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Soljans Estate Winery - The wineries of Kumeu date back to the 1930s when wine families of Croatian origin established winemaking in the area. These families are still living and working in the area today, making some of New Zealand’s most renowned wines. These vineyards contrast with the spectacular coastal scenery of the area.

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest to join our afternoon wine tour and taste the flavours of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland’s Heritage Wine Region. Enjoy lunch at a contemporary vineyard restaurant, sample world renowned wines and marvel at the rugged surf-fringed coastline nearby.

Your first stop is at Soljans Vineyard. Soljans has won many awards for their wines and they are also widely acknowledged in New Zealand as being an expert producer of methode traditionelle (bottle-fermented) sparkling wines.Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at Soljans Winery restaurant. The winery is built with sunshine in mind and serves Mediterranean-style food with a New Zealand twist, showcasing fresh seasonal produce from around the region.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup & drop off (selected inner city accommodation)
  • Lunch included
  • Experienced driver/guide
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
  • Live commentary on board
  • Wine tasting at 3 wineries
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to run
  • Wineries may change depending on the day of travel.
Location
SkyCity Auckland
Federal Street
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nicola_l
Apr 2, 2024
Excellent afternoon - Amazing wine and three different magnificent vineyards. Chris the guide was amazing and so were the wineries. Amazing lunch and amazing scenes along the roads on the way to the vineyards. Amazing group too
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Andy_h
Mar 26, 2024
Beyond expectations ! - Our guide (Alex) was well beyond expectation, we had a mix-up on pickup location, but they searched us out and assured we were on board. The knowledge base was exceptional and a bonus was a stop at the beach for wonderful views of the west coast. The wineries were very accommodating and wonderful wine selection. Highly recommended
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Judy_l
Mar 22, 2024
A beautiful day in New Zealand - Kelly was our guide. He was kind and spoke about many things we saw. Quite an interesting talk and answered questions about all kinds of topics. I really enjoyed this tour.
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Angelo_c
Mar 19, 2024
Great Tour - We were with a small group and everyone was nice and friendly. The tour guide was very prompt and knowlegable and the wineries were excellent.
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Paul_v
Feb 8, 2024
Wine Tasting Tour - We enjoyed traveling around Auckland with a small group of interesting people to several wineries as well as a stop at a west coast beach. Kelly, our driver and guide was great! We were picked up promptly at our hotel near Princes Quay and returned to the same spot. Lots of wonderful sights along the way, charming wine tastings and a delicious lunch (many menu choices) in a beautiful setting. Such a fun day!
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James_b
Feb 3, 2024
Good day - Knowledgeable guide. Tasted 6 wines. Very good lunch spot at the winery. Easy drive from Auckland. Fun.
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Richard_g
Jan 21, 2024
Lots of wine, good food, pretty scenery - Tony was an excellent guide. The tour was very well organized and included 3 wineries and a surprisingly good lunch. There were 7 in our group. The van was very comfortable and easy to access. Scenery was quite nice and included an unexpected stop at an active surfing beach. We have been on many wine tasting tours, over the years. This one ranks at the top. Highly recommend this Bush and Beach 4 1/2 hour excursion.
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Barbara_d
Jan 14, 2024
Great expierence - Great communication prior to the trip. Very knowledgeable guide (Kelly). Very relaxed vibe amongst the small group. Food at Soljans was absolutely delicious.
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Vicki_w
Dec 15, 2023
Great tour experience - Murray our guide was fabulous! Knows the history and little known facts, Is engaging and humorous. He was especially kind to me on crutches. The wineries were delightful--tasty, different in their styles, and the wine staff were very friendly and helpful. A visit to the bird rockery was a plus. Definitely recommend!
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Kirsten_d
Mar 15, 2024
Lovely day - Alex was excellent host and I enjoyed the day with a diverse group. Would have liked to end at Soljourns as it was best venue and wish I’d purchased wine there. Was fun to taste wines I would not normally bother with and would have liked more reds to try.
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