🏨 Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland Activity

Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland

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From $179.15

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Auckland, Auckland

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Visit the picturesque wine region of Matakana. Just an hour north of Auckland you can see native forest and giant tree ferns as you pass through beautiful sheep, cattle and deer country. Matakana village also has a farmers market on Saturdays from Octobr to March. Stop and see the local hanicraft and organic food and drinks. See an 850 year old Kauri tree and sample wine and samle chocolate. You will enjoy a memorable open menu lunch at award winning Plume Vineyard Restaurant as also taste their Runner Duck Wines. We visit three different wine producers which may vary on the day depending on availablity. By special arrangement you may also be able to visit the Tawharanui regional park and bird sanctuary.

What's Included

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off or Port pickup

Local taxes

Lunch

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Wine tasting

What's Not Included

Personal expenses and gratuities

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
New Zealand is currently at a safe level for all tourism activities and masks and social distancing are not required. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the tour but you are not required to wear a mask except for public transport only.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
New Zealand is currently at a safe level for all tourism activities and masks and social distancing are not required. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the tour but you are not required to wear a mask except for public transport only.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Puhoi

Taste cheese at the Puhoi Valley Cheese company.
This multiple award winning New Zealand cheese maker produces a wide range of products including aged cheddar, Colby, sheep, goat and cow Fetas, double and triple cream Brie and Camembert, Gouda, Gruyere and three deliouse blue cheeses of varying strength and character.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Bay Vineyard

Taste a tange of white and red wines produced form their own Matakana vineyard. Varieties include Flora, Pinot Gris and Rose', Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Montepulciano and Petit Verdot. Their blended reds are very popular and age well.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Matakana Estate

Taste a selection of 5 wines of your choice including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Noir

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail

Taste wine from grapes grown on their own 20 acre vineyard.
There is a sculpture walk on the vineyard but this is not included as time does not allow this.
We take lunch at Brick Bay Vineyard cafe occasionally depending on availablity. Grapes grown include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Syrah and Malbec. They also produce and lovely Rose'

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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