Introduction to Auckland Wine History

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5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us for a place at our table and come home to Vineyard Cottages for local wine, and a classic Kiwi BBQ and meet a bunch of locals.
On this full day away from the city we travel out to the heart of the original New Zealand wine country, Kumeu. It’s a short trip out of town to visit a local farm shop.
We begin with coffee and a classic Kiwi morning slice and stock the shopping basket with local produce for the BBQ. We head out to the stunning Muriwai Beach then it’s off for a taste of local wines, and beer. You’ll visit the vineyard and the grounds of Vineyard Cottages before either getting stuck in and helping in the kitchen for the BBQ or just enjoy a wind-down and relaxing in the gorgeous surroundings.
Lunch is served on the deck and after we’ve enjoyed a taste of everything local it’s dessert time!

This tour is perfect for those who want to experience a taste of local, meet the locals, and hear the history of not only the wine region but it’s significance to the rest of NZ wine.

What's Included

We sample a number of locally made artisan products
All wine, beer and spirit tasting included
Our Kiwi BBQ is an absolute winner on this tour
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Meeting and pickup

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The magical black sands of Muriwai hold stories of years gone by when in the early 1900's it was one of the top destinations for Auckland holiday makers. Once a rich are for kai moana, the beach is now famed for it's gannet colony, surfing and park which is hugely popular with locals.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The birth place of so many great NZ wine stories. You'll find our history that only the locals know, taste not available to the general public and hear how this once rural region has kept it's roots while the city crawls out towards it.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Guests must be over 18 unless by arrangement
Supplied by The Big Foody Food Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Beer & Brewery Tours
Culinary Tours
Classic Car Tours
Wine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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