Nous ne cachons pas qu'il s'agit de l'excursion d'une journée complète de 8 heures la plus complète d'Auckland. Découvrez les principales attractions de la plus grande ville de Nouvelle-Zélande lors de cette excursion panoramique d'une journée complète d'Auckland. Traversez la ville jusqu'à Tamaki Drive en Mercedes climatisée avec notre guide, découvrez des sites d'intérêt tels que Devonport, Mission Bay et admirez le paysage côtier depuis Achilles Point. Montez au sommet de 2 des volcans d'Auckland pour une vue imprenable à 360 degrés ; North Head, un volcan offrant les vues les plus imposantes et spectaculaires sur la ville, le port intérieur et le golfe d'Hauraki, et découvrez également le mont historique d'Auckland. Eden, le plus haut volcan de l'isthme. Admirez la faune ornithologique indigène à Muriwai Beach, le littoral accidenté spectaculaire avec ses plages de sable noir et sirotez des vins fins le long du Kumeu Wine Trail. Visitez le domaine d'Auckland, qui abrite le musée d'Auckland, et visitez les 2 magnifiques jardins d'hiver et Fernery. Profitez de notre arrêt déjeuner historique à Riverhead. Émerveillez-vous pendant notre voyage dans la campagne luxuriante.

Drive up through the Henderson Valley for spectacular elevated views of the Waitakere Ranges from the Aratkai Visitors Centre. This protected regional reserve was originally used for extracting native timber in colonial days as Auckland was being settled in the 1860’s. We then visit the beautiful West Coast black sand surf beach settlement of Piha. Take walks on both North and South Piha beaches. Enjoy a 25 min stroll through the Rainforest. Take photos of ‘Lion Rock’ After a 50 minute drive through rain forest, taste wine and take an open menu one course lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant. Established ion 1937, Soljans provide an innovative menu with a range of local fresh fish, steak, lamb, chicken, vegetarian and other dishes. In the afternoon we visit pictureque West Brook Winery where they have a unique portfolio of varietal whites and reds which you can enjoy overlooking the vineyard.

Découvrez les vins délicats de l'île du Nord de la Nouvelle-Zélande lors de cette excursion œnologique de 3h30 au départ d'Auckland, au vignoble Soljans. Parcourez les pittoresques régions de Waimauku, Kumeu et Huapai avec un guide et profitez de vues imprenables sur la campagne environnante. Promenez-vous sur le sable noir de Muriwai et observez au loin les fous de Bassan, leur habitat naturel, dans les affleurements rocheux d'Otakamiro Point. Visitez ensuite un autre domaine viticole local et dégustez leurs pinots noirs, chardonnays, pinots gris, rieslings ou sauvignons blancs.

Monday to Friday enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at Kumeu River Wines. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French Burgundian barriques. Established in 1944 they specialize in Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Cremant. Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937. Time is allocated to enjoy a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu. Please note lunch costs and beverages with lunch are NOT included and are at the travellers own expense. Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling farmland to visit the West Coast Muriwai black sand beach settlement. See spectacular views of the Tasman Sea. Last we visit " The Hunting Lodge Lawn Bar" for wine or beer boards depending on your preference. To finish taste samples of the famous Arataki and Manuka Doctor medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest to take the flavours of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland's Heritage Wine Region. Enjoy lunch at a contemporary vineyard restaurant, sample world renowned wines and marvel at the rugged surf-fringed coastline nearby. Wine tastings at 3 award winning wineries included & a vineyard lunch. This tour runs Monday to Saturday.

Sit back and enjoy the scenery and the experience as we take care of the driving in one of our comfortable and spacious Mercedes Benz 12, 15 or 17-seater vehicles. We will visit and taste wines at the cellars of 2 West Auckland vineyards including a delicious 3-course vineyard lunch and a complimentary wine, beer or juice. Assemble a group of a minimum of 10 Adults and make this a day to sip, savour and remember and let us personally guide and drive you around the Kumeu Wine Trail. Our tour will visit 2 of the finest vineyards, steeped in history, from the Wineries Out West. You will get the opportunity, amongst others, to taste award winning Sparkling Muscat, Rose, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino, Montepulciano, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Lagrein, Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a small group tour for that intimate and personal experience guided by a knowledgeable guide who will handle the logistics and navigation.