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Spend a relaxed day on the Kumeu Wine Trail—three cellar-door visits, a 3-course vineyard lunch and guided tastings in West Auckland. This five-hour small-group tour balances tasting depth with the convenience of guided transport.
Spend a relaxed day on the Kumeu Wine Trail—three cellar-door visits, a 3-course vineyard lunch and guided tastings in West Auckland. This five-hour small-group tour balances tasting depth with the convenience of guided transport.
The morning sun tilts over low hills as the Mercedes Benz minibus threads its way out of Auckland toward the green folds of Kumeu and the Ararimu Valley. Gravel driveways give way to rows of staked vines; the first breath of crushed grape stems and damp earth arrives like a promise. Over five hours you move between three cellars—the Hunting Lodge, Soljans and Westbrook—each room and barrel house offering a different paragraph in West Auckland’s winemaking story.
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Operated by Auckland Scenic Tours · Auckland, Auckland
The morning sun tilts over low hills as the Mercedes Benz minibus threads its way out of Auckland toward the green folds of Kumeu and the Ararimu Valley. Gravel driveways give way to rows of staked vines; the first breath of crushed grape stems and damp earth arrives like a promise. Over five hours you move between three cellars—the Hunting Lodge, Soljans and Westbrook—each room and barrel house offering a different paragraph in West Auckland’s winemaking story.
This is wine-country with history: Soljans traces five generations back to the 1930s, Westbrook marks over eighty years of craft in the Ararimu Valley, and the Hunting Lodge links to the Matua pioneers of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Geologically, the soils here are clay-loam over ancient coastal deposits and the maritime climate keeps ripening slow and even—good news for Chardonnay, Riesling and the crisp Sauvignon styles you’ll taste alongside uncommon varietals like Lagrein and Albarino.
Tasting notes and vineyard techniques arrive from a knowledgeable guide; the midday stop at Soljans is a relaxed 3-course lunch with a glass included. Practicalities are simple: tastings and lunch are included, the tour runs about five hours, and all guests must be 18+. Hydration, pacing, and a plan for transport post-tasting are sensible choices—though the tour handles driving, booking requires group arrangements and fills fast on weekends.
Expect convivial small-group energy, varied cellar-room atmospheres, and enough local detail to leave you planning a return drive to explore back roads, olive groves and the quieter picnic spots along the Kumeu River.
The tour is approximately five hours and includes visits to three West Auckland wineries with tastings and a 3-course lunch at Soljans.
The tour provides guided transport in Mercedes Benz 12–17 seat vehicles; pickup locations are typically in central Auckland—confirm your pickup point at booking.
Yes—wine tasting fees and a 3-course vineyard lunch with a complimentary glass are included in the tour price.
To receive a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the trip; all guests must be at least 18 years old to join.
Auckland Scenic Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning sun tilts over low hills as the Mercedes Benz minibus threads its way out of Auckland toward the green folds of Kumeu and the Ararimu Valley. Gravel driveways give way to rows of staked vines; the first breath of crushed grape stems and damp earth arrives like a promise. Over five hours you move between three cellars—the Hunting Lodge, Soljans and Westbrook—each room and barrel house offering a different paragraph in West Auckland’s winemaking story.
The morning sun tilts over low hills as the Mercedes Benz minibus threads its way out of Auckland toward the green folds of Kumeu and the Ararimu Valley. Gravel driveways give way to rows of staked vines; the first breath of crushed grape stems and damp earth arrives like a promise. Over five hours you move between three cellars—the Hunting Lodge, Soljans and Westbrook—each room and barrel house offering a different paragraph in West Auckland’s winemaking story.
This is wine-country with history: Soljans traces five generations back to the 1930s, Westbrook marks over eighty years of craft in the Ararimu Valley, and the Hunting Lodge links to the Matua pioneers of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Geologically, the soils here are clay-loam over ancient coastal deposits and the maritime climate keeps ripening slow and even—good news for Chardonnay, Riesling and the crisp Sauvignon styles you’ll taste alongside uncommon varietals like Lagrein and Albarino.
Tasting notes and vineyard techniques arrive from a knowledgeable guide; the midday stop at Soljans is a relaxed 3-course lunch with a glass included. Practicalities are simple: tastings and lunch are included, the tour runs about five hours, and all guests must be 18+. Hydration, pacing, and a plan for transport post-tasting are sensible choices—though the tour handles driving, booking requires group arrangements and fills fast on weekends.
Expect convivial small-group energy, varied cellar-room atmospheres, and enough local detail to leave you planning a return drive to explore back roads, olive groves and the quieter picnic spots along the Kumeu River.