"Recommended" by Lonely Planet, Frommer's, Fodors, Rough Guides.

Guest Comments

We provide a guest book in the van, and many people have volunteered their endorsement of our wine tours over the years. I also receive emails from guests. Here is a sample:

Great time, great host, very informative. Loved it!

Sue & Nalin, Sydney - March 11 2010

Lovely experience.

George & Joe, Winthrop Massachusetts February 14 2010

Among the wine tours - the best. Many Thanks.

Catherine and Jim, Hampshire UK, January 12 2010

Wonderful day, great host! Definitely recommended.

Annette and Rowan, Auckland, November 11 2010

We've voted your tour as one of our very top in Australia and New Zealand - and we did 8 wine tours in our 29 days! You were thoroughly informative and lots of fun to be with. Thanks again!

Tom & Maureen, Sydney, January 5 2009

Really fantastic tours, great wine and a good time! Thanks

Angel & Kyra, California, USA - April 24 2008

We had a lot of fun! It was a beautiful tour, with wonderful wine!
Thanks, Phil

Rebecca & Lindsey, North Carolina, USA - April 17 2008

Best wine tour in NZ. Superb wines, Great host, fantastic food and lively conversation.

Patricia, Minnesota, USA - November 01 2007

Wonderful tour. Thanks, Phil for your warm hospitality, wine knowledge and very helpful information on the sights to see and places to eat. Great day!

John & Donna, California, USA - October 15 2007

Phil Parker is the best guide for New Zealand wine and foodie culture. Low key, knowledgeable, well-paced tours in a comfortable van bouncing through the New Zealand wine country with Phil is about the best way we have discovered to enjoy New Zealand!

Susan & Hugh, Fiji, (Ex-USA) - May 14 2007

We had a great day, fantastic lunch and nice wines. Thank you! I'm happy to know about NZ wines!

Matoko & Mariko, Osaka, Japan - February 21 2007

Thank you for a wonderful day of wine tasting. Very relaxed & friendly. We also learnt a lot about our great NZ wines. Cheers!

Rachel & Ian, Auckland, NZ - February 10 2007

Beautiful, relaxing and informative tour. A great day, well worth making time for!

Carolyn, Arlington, Texas - July 22 2006

A great day! Thanks for your warm hospitality and your attention to detail which make the tour an added pleasure.

Maria, Minnesota, USA - April 22 2006

After wine tasting tours in California, South Africa, Chile and Australia, this is the BEST wine tour ever. Hurrah to Phil for a perfect day. Thank you.

Gerry, California, USA - April 4 2006

Amazing trip. How amazing? That's beyond my capability to describe in English. Thank you Phil, for such a great time.

Mina, Washington DC, USA and Chika, Germany - January 11 2006

Absolutely fabulous way to be introduced properly to NZ wines and Auckland's surrounds.

Penny (Travel Agent), Sydney, Australia - June 25 2005

Great Pinot Noir and lunch, thank you! Great introduction to N.Z. Good food, good wine, clean air, good host! Thank you very much. We'll recommend to others.

Margaret and Maura, Canada & UK - March 8 2005

Our first winery tour and we had a pleasant experience with a friendly host. The last part of our trip - but certainly the best and the most relaxing.

Ruby and Leo, Manila - March 4 2005

I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you for everything! The Great Auckland Food & Wine Tour which you took me and my parents. It was a wonderful tour full of great vistas and wonderful food & wine. Your tour was very enjoyable (and delicious!). I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants the ultimate gourmet tour of Auckland . Keep up the great work!
Thanks again for everything!
Best regards.

Akiko, New York - February 25 2005

A short note to express our appreciation for the wonderful day you guided us through touring the wineries of West Auckland . It was fabulous not only to receive your comments on the wines themselves, but the added background on the founders, made it just that little "special" for a wine buff like myself.
May you continue to delight your clients with the wonderful approach you have. Well done and thanks again from these two delighted Aussies.

Angelo & Shirley, Sydney - Feb 8 2005

Brilliant day. Good food and wine. Recommend to all.

Dave and Linds, Ipswitch. February 4 2005