Fine Wine Tours | Boutique Auckland Wine Tours

Auckland wine tours showcase the best of the diverse micro-regions around New Zealand’s largest city. Join expert tour guide and wine writer Phil Parker on a relaxed New Zealand wine & food adventure to sample Gold Medal wines and explore Auckland’s ravishing rural wine regions.

Recommended by Frommers, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides & Fodor’s.

Limited numbers (maximum of six persons) ensure a memorable personal experience.

Auckland Wine Tours Activity Options

Volcano Black Sand and Country Market

• A full day of fantastic wine, food and stunning coastal scenery. Visit three selected wineries from the historic Kumeu wine region, just 20 minutes from downtown Auckland.
• Includes a premium cheese board and superb main course vineyard restaurant lunch including a glass of wine, coffee/tea etc in the heart of Kumeu’s green wine country.
• Plus stunning West Coast countryside and ‘black sand beach’ scenery.
• Free door-to-door service from Inner City in a climate controlled 7-seater coach.

All included: lunch, entry fees, wine and cheese tastings, plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water. No added fees or costs. Duration – Approx 6 hours.

‘Auckland on a Plate’ Fab Foodie

The ultimate gourmet’s food and wine ‘foodie’ day tour in Auckland.

Auckland’s diverse and vibrant ethnic mix offers you an incredible range of fantastic food. This tour will allow you to sample the best of it, from coffee and French pastries to handmade chocolates, fine imported foods, and local artisan cheeses matched with local wines.

• Visit a charming Café for coffee / tea and and a treat.
• Browse Sabato food store. Imported and local fine food specialists.
• Discover ‘Little India’. Savour a spicy treat.
• Visit a historic family winery for wine tasting. (including their famous Tawny Port).
• Match your wines with a NZ cheese board.
• Enjoy a two-course Lunch, with wine or beer or soda.
• Finally, let Phil treat you to an ice cream cone at a country store.
• Goodies Bag of real NZ treats per person.
• Free pickup and return to one Central Auckland address.
• PLEASE NOTE: This tour is not suitable for anyone with food allergies or other dietary intolerances.

All included: main course lunch, entry fees, tasting fees, wine tastings, plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water.

VIP Waiheke Island Paradise

Waiheke wine tours take you to New Zealand’s most prestigious and stunningly beautiful boutique wine region. A maritime microclimate allows Bordeaux and Rhone style reds to flourish, as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.

A day not to be missed if you are visiting Auckland. Three winery tastings, plus shop and art gallery browsing – if time allows. Also a chance to experience a unique guided food and wine matching.

Superb main course lunch with wine, tea/coffee, Scenic boutique region Waiheke Island Wine Tour – two to four guests (larger groups and discounts on enquiry).

2 Guests NZD$1,187 per person – 9.30 am – 4.45 pm. Includes superb fine dining main course lunch, all Waiheke Island transport, three winery tastings – and more.

A stunning and memorable Full Day Waiheke wine tour. Very exclusive, small number tours (with a maximum of 4 persons), for the truly discerning New Zealand wine fan. 5-Star Main course fine dining lunch with wine at renowned Mudbrick.

No hidden costs or fees – ONE FEE covers the whole tour: Waiheke Island transport, notes, lunch and winery tasting fees.

• All Waiheke Island Transport.
• Superb main course fine dining ‘open menu’ lunch at Mudbrick with glass of wine, plus tea/coffee etc.
• Visit at least 3 Waiheke wineries from: Peacock Sky, Cable Bay, Mudbrick, and Kennedy Point vineyards.
• Guided tastings of their premium Waiheke wines.
• Unique food and wine matching at Peacock Sky winery – exquisite morsels, prepared daily and matched with a variety of wines.
• Breath-taking harbour, Hauraki Gulf and Waiheke Island views.
• Souvenir shopping and art galleries in Oneroa Village, if time allows.

All included: Entry & tasting fees, lunch with wine, tea/coffee and car transport on Waiheke Island.

Other Information on Auckland Wine Tours

• Free city pick-up and drop-off from/to accommodation is included
• Child rates/applicable ages: legal drinking age of 18 applies, children under 18 half price
• Days of operation 7 Days a week
• DO NOT operate Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, day after New Years, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day
• Minimum number of passengers applies for all tours
• Maximum numbers: Max of 6 pax normally, but can accommodate larger groups by arrangement

Auckland Wine Tours Duration

• 4 hours to 8 hours – depending on your tour option.

Location

Tours take place throughout the wine regions around Auckland.

Book Auckland Wine Tours

You can book Auckland wine tours and Waiheke wine tours separately or as part of one of our North Island holiday packages. We bundle activities, accommodation, and transportation together for convenient, affordable New Zealand holidays.

Popular New Zealand holiday packages including an Auckland wine tour are:

• 10 Day Luxury North Island Holiday Package
• 10 Day North Island Honeymoon Package

Contact New Zealand Travel Organiser today to plan your Auckland activities.