Piha and Karekare Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland
Discover the famous wineries and top natural attractions of New Zealand’s North Island on this 7.5-hour Piha and Karekare rainforest tour from Auckland. Travel through the Henderson Valley to Babich Wines, Kumeu River Wines, and West Brook Wines with a guide and sample the chardonnay, pinot gris, and pinot noir wines in production. Admire panoramic rainforest views at the Arataki visitors’ center, and discover natural sites of interest including Piha beach and the Karekare waterfalls. This tour includes lunch and round-trip travel from your Auckland hotel.
Duration 7 hours 30 minutes
Pickup Hotel pickup available
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What's included :
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Guide
- Transport
- Lunch
- Wine-tastings
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
- Entry/Admission - Piha Beach
- Entry/Admission - Babich Wines
- Entry/Admission - Soljans Estate Winery
- Entry/Admission - Westbrook Winery
What's excluded :
- Infant seats for children under seven years of age
Stop At: Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges, 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu, Piha, Auckland 0604 New Zealand
Enjoy stunning vies of the Waitakere Rainforest ranges from this Department of conservation ranger station lookout. On a fine day you can see the Auckland Sky Tower and Central Business District (CBD) in the distance.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Piha Beach, Piha, Auckland New Zealand
Piha is a small settlement on the West Coast around 50km form Auckland. It is popular for surfing and nature and is one of the jewels in Auckland's crown. Isolated without public transport it is an idyllic spot to stay or visit and be surrounded by rain forest. We will take a walk on North and South Piha beaches
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Babich Wines, 15 Babich Road Henderson Valley, Auckland Central, Auckland 0614 New Zealand
After a short family history video your will try a range of up to 8 wines including their flagship "Patriarch"
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Soljans Estate Winery, 366 State Highway 16, Kumeu, Auckland 0892 New Zealand
Enjoy a tasting of Soljans Wines ( est 1937) and then enjoy an open menu one course lunch including tea or coffee
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Westbrook Winery, 215 Ararimu Valley Road, Helensville, Waimauku 0882, New Zealand
Try a range of Estate and Marlborough wines at this picturesque Vineyard. Walk amongst the vines and take in the tranquility and country air. Westbrook wines was established West Auckland in 1934
Duration: 45 minutes
Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offeredAll vehicles operating this tour are silver and clearly marked NZWINEPRO™Ports
- Level 1, Ports of Auckland Building/1 Sunderland St, Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Departure Time :
9:30 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- New Zealand is currently at Level 1 and all tour are available without the need for masks or social distancing.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
11
Organised by NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours
Activity ID: V-7346P6