Explore Kumeū, Waiheke Island and Matakana
The included Kumeū Wine Country Tour explores one of Auckland’s historic wine-producing regions with a knowledgeable local guide. Cellar-door tastings and a seasonal vineyard lunch with wine are followed by a visit to Muriwai Beach on the rugged Tasman Sea coast. Travellers wanting a broader Auckland introduction can replace this tour with the Taste of Auckland City & Wine Tour, combining morning sightseeing with an afternoon in Kumeū.
The private Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience provides another alternative, featuring vineyard tastings, outdoor sculpture, galleries, gardens and a locally inspired lunch. On Waiheke Island, alternative experiences combine vineyards with a guided native bush walk or an exhilarating zipline and forest adventure. With four nights in central Auckland, return airport transfers and scheduled touring included, the package provides a relaxed way to experience the region’s food, wine, scenery and creative communities.
This 5-day, 4-night Auckland package combines city flavours with guided journeys to Kumeū, Matakana and Waiheke Island. Accommodation, return airport transfers, selected meals, wine tastings and scheduled touring are included.
- Return transfers between Auckland Domestic or International Airport and your Auckland City accommodation
- Four-hour guided Tastebud Tour of Auckland
- Food and beverage tastings from selected Auckland cafés, markets and artisan producers
- Return passenger ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island
- Five-hour Gourmet’s Food & Wine Tour on Waiheke Island
- Guided tastings at three boutique Waiheke vineyards
- Gourmet Waiheke lunch with a glass of wine
- Guided Waiheke Island sightseeing and local commentary
- Auckland Kumeū Wine Country Tour with Lunch
- Cellar-door wine tastings at three selected Kumeū vineyards
- Seasonal vineyard lunch with a glass of wine
- Visit to Muriwai Beach and its dramatic black-sand coastline
- Seasonal viewing of the Muriwai gannet colony when accessible
- Professional guides, scheduled transport and commentary during the included tours
Optional and alternative experiences are available at an additional cost. These include Wētā Workshop Unleashed, Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise, Waiheke Island Vineyards & Bush Walk, Waiheke Zipline & Wine Tour, Taste of Auckland City & Wine Tour and the Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience Private Tour.
Accommodation Options
Choose four nights at one of the following Auckland City hotels, listed from the lowest to highest advertised package rate:
- Oaks Auckland Hotel – 4-star Hotel Room
- Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland – 4-star Gold Qualmark Superior Room
- Adina Auckland Britomart – 4.5-star Studio Room
- Rendezvous Hotel Heritage Auckland – 4-star Studio Room
- Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter – 4-star Guest Room King
- Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland – 4-star-plus Silver Qualmark Classic Studio
Other room types may be available on request.
