Kerikeri Heritage & Wine Escape – Paihia Private Shore Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the best of the Bay of Islands on this private 5–6-hour shore tour combining local history, scenic countryside, and a premium wine-tasting experience. Your personal driver-guide will take you from Paihia Cruise Port through rolling farmland to Kerikeri, one of New Zealand’s most culturally significant settlements. Enjoy a relaxed day exploring historic landmarks, charming riverside scenery, and a hosted tasting of award-winning wines at Marsden Estate. This tour offers an ideal mix of culture, flavour, and natural beauty for cruise visitors seeking an elegant yet comfortable experience.

What's Included

Private transportation
Your own driver/guide
Collection and return to your Cruise Ship
Any destination or activity charges
Any meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver will meet you in the Paihia Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Paihia

    Meet your private driver-guide and begin your journey into the Bay of Islands region.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kerikeri

    Scenic Drive to Kerikeri: Enjoy views of native forest, orchards, and rural landscapes while learning about the area’s early Maori and European history.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kerikeri

    Explore one of New Zealand’s most important heritage sites. Visit the Stone Store, the country’s oldest surviving stone building, and Kemp House, the oldest wooden house in New Zealand. Enjoy riverside paths, small craft shops, and stories of early settlement life.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Experience a guided tasting of up to six wines, including whites, reds, rose, ports, and liqueurs. Learn about local grape varieties and the estate’s award-winning production.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Paihia

    Local Shopping and Artisan Stops – 45 min Visit boutique stores offering handmade crafts, local produce, and authentic Bay of Islands souvenirs. Return Drive to Paihia Cruise Port – 30 min Relax on the scenic return drive as your guide shares recommendations for the rest of your stay. Return comfortably to the cruise terminal on time for boarding.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by taxiGo Limo Airport Service

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Spring Break
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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