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A six-hour loop from Auckland into Kumeu’s wineries and Muriwai’s dramatic black-sand coast. Taste estate wines, sample Manuka honey and enjoy a relaxed vineyard lunch before a blustery walk along the Tasman shore.
A six-hour loop from Auckland into Kumeu’s wineries and Muriwai’s dramatic black-sand coast. Taste estate wines, sample Manuka honey and enjoy a relaxed vineyard lunch before a blustery walk along the Tasman shore.
Drive west from Auckland and the city’s glass and steel give way to low vineyards, green paddocks and the open Tasman horizon—the tour threads through Kumeu’s tidy rows of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, pauses in vine-shadowed tasting rooms, then drops you onto Muriwai’s wind-scoured black sand where surf and sky argue for attention.
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Operated by NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours · Auckland, Auckland
Drive west from Auckland and the city’s glass and steel give way to low vineyards, green paddocks and the open Tasman horizon—the tour threads through Kumeu’s tidy rows of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, pauses in vine-shadowed tasting rooms, then drops you onto Muriwai’s wind-scoured black sand where surf and sky argue for attention.
The Brajkovich family has been shaping Kumeu wine since 1944; visitors can watch barrel fermentation in French Burgundian barriques and taste estate-grown Chardonnay that helped put the region on New Zealand’s map. Soljans Vineyard Restaurant, operating since 1937, blends old-school cellar craft with a one-course open lunch drawn from a classic a la carte selection. Along the route are small producers—West Brook Wines included—pouring estate or regional varietals from alfresco vantage points.
Geology and culture meet on the west coast: Muriwai’s black sand, high in iron and ground volcanic fragments, absorbs heat and throws back dramatic contrast against the surf. Local honey devotees will recognize Manuka’s medicinal MGO/UMF grades; tastings typically include sample pots available for purchase.
Practicalities: the full loop is about six hours, with hotel pickup near SkyCity Tower in Auckland, transport by air-conditioned minivan, guided tastings, lunch and bottled water included. Expect short, flat walks through vineyards and a possibly blustery shoreline walk at Muriwai—layers and sturdy shoes help. Note minimum age restrictions for wine service, and avoid driving if you sample heavily. With light walking and plenty of seated tastings, this is an accessible day out that balances scenery, history and local flavor.
Yes—hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels) are provided; the default meeting point is SkyCity Hotel near the Sky Tower.
Yes—tastings at the listed wineries and a one-course open-menu lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant are included.
Yes—Manuka MGO/UMF samples are available for tasting and purchase at the honey stop.
The tour lists a minimum age of 18 for participation in wine tasting; check with the operator about children on the vehicle and any alternate arrangements.
NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Drive west from Auckland and the city’s glass and steel give way to low vineyards, green paddocks and the open Tasman horizon—the tour threads through Kumeu’s tidy rows of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, pauses in vine-shadowed tasting rooms, then drops you onto Muriwai’s wind-scoured black sand where surf and sky argue for attention.
Drive west from Auckland and the city’s glass and steel give way to low vineyards, green paddocks and the open Tasman horizon—the tour threads through Kumeu’s tidy rows of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, pauses in vine-shadowed tasting rooms, then drops you onto Muriwai’s wind-scoured black sand where surf and sky argue for attention.
The Brajkovich family has been shaping Kumeu wine since 1944; visitors can watch barrel fermentation in French Burgundian barriques and taste estate-grown Chardonnay that helped put the region on New Zealand’s map. Soljans Vineyard Restaurant, operating since 1937, blends old-school cellar craft with a one-course open lunch drawn from a classic a la carte selection. Along the route are small producers—West Brook Wines included—pouring estate or regional varietals from alfresco vantage points.
Geology and culture meet on the west coast: Muriwai’s black sand, high in iron and ground volcanic fragments, absorbs heat and throws back dramatic contrast against the surf. Local honey devotees will recognize Manuka’s medicinal MGO/UMF grades; tastings typically include sample pots available for purchase.
Practicalities: the full loop is about six hours, with hotel pickup near SkyCity Tower in Auckland, transport by air-conditioned minivan, guided tastings, lunch and bottled water included. Expect short, flat walks through vineyards and a possibly blustery shoreline walk at Muriwai—layers and sturdy shoes help. Note minimum age restrictions for wine service, and avoid driving if you sample heavily. With light walking and plenty of seated tastings, this is an accessible day out that balances scenery, history and local flavor.