Vineyard Tours

Fine Wine Tours is the natural choice for personal wine tours to Waiheke Island, wine tours to Matakana and wine tours to Kumeu wine region, and large group wine tours in Auckland.

Each and every Auckland food and wine tour is personally guided by Phil Parker.   

 

 AUCKLAND’S SMALL NUMBER BOUTIQUE WINE TOURS

SEVEN DAYS A WEEK : ALL YEAR ROUND

NORMALLY JUST FOUR GUESTS PER TOUR

 

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THE BIG DAY OUT Tour - the ultimate wine fan’s Kumeu West Auckland Wine Tour day adventure.  Up to Five wineries plus lunch

$NZ295 per person – Approximately 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.

A full day of fantastic wine, food and stunning coastal scenery. Visit four, to five selected wineries from historic Kumeu wine region, 20 minutes from downtown Auckland. Includes premium cheese tasting, and superb ‘open menu’ restaurant lunch including fine wines, desserts, coffee/tea etc.
No hidden costs or fees – NZ$295 covers the whole tour, notes, lunch and tasting fees.

• Free door-to-door service from Inner City in a climate controlled 7-seater coach.

• Full Day four to five winery tasting tour

• Enjoy a superb a-la-carte Vineyard Restaurant lunch, with wine, tea/coffee, in the heart of Kumeu’s green wine country.

• Rolling green farmland and native bush scenery

• Stunning ‘black sand’ West Coast Muriwai beach

• After lunch, option of Honey Centre – honey tastings (Weds – Sun)

• All inclusive price covers lunch, entry fees, wine and cheese tastings, plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water. NO added fees or costs.

• Option of beer tasting at local Hallertau  Microbrewery (extra $NZ30 p.p. per tasting)

 

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WAIHEKE GOLD DAY TOUR NZ’s most prestigious small boutique wine region.  
5-Star cuisine lunch, 3 to 4 wineries plus olive oil sampling.
Scenic boutique region Waiheke Island Wine Tour  (Minimum of two guests). But larger groups and discounts on enquiry

  TWO GUESTS $NZ395 per person – 9.30 am – 4.45 pm.   Includes 5-Star lunch, all transport, three winery tastings – and more.  Yes, this is an expensive tour – but I guarantee a unique and unforgettable personal experience – with 5-Star cuisine, stunning views and world famous wines. (I allow at least $350.00 to cover lunch and ferry tickets alone for a two person tour)
THREE GUESTS $NZ 345 per person
FOUR GUESTS $NZ 320 per person
A stunning and memorable Full Day Waiheke wine tour. Very – very exclusive, small number tours (with a maximum of 4 persons) , for the truly discerning NZ wine fan.

No hidden costs or fees – ONE FEE  covers the whole tour: ferry and car transport, notes, lunch and winery tasting fees.

ALL INCLUSIVE:

• All Transport – including ferry tickets

• 2 course lunch with wine, at a World famous 5-Star restaurant: Te Whau, Mud Brick or Cable Bay, plus tea/coffee etc.

• Visit  at least 4 Waiheke wineries from: Cable Bay, Kennedy Point, Obsidian, Jurassic Ridge, Te Whau, Te Motu, Miro, and Stonyridge vineyards

• Guided tastings of their premium Waiheke wines

• Olive Oil sampling

• Breath-taking Harbour and Waiheke Island views

• All entry, tasting fees, lunch cost, ferry tickets, and car transport

• Free copy of Phil’s Random House published winery guide, featuring Waiheke Island

• A  FREE  bottle of Award-winning NZ Champagne style methode wine to enjoy at your leisure

9.30 am (approx) – you meet Phil at the Downtown Ferry Terminal, where you receive a welcome pack of winery guide book, mineral water, tasting notes and full itinerary.
Then, relax and enjoy tea/coffee/cold drink on the 40-minute Waiheke ‘Quick Cat’ Ferry, as you journey across Auckland’s spectacular Waitemata Harbour.   Phil will run through your Waiheke wine tour intinerary and answer any questions you may have.

Once at the Island, journey on Phil’s premium Waiheke wine tour – to taste wines at  four or more premium boutique Waiheke vineyards, plus an olive oil tasting. Enjoy a relaxed open menu 2-course lunch at renowned 5-Star Waiheke restaurant.  Soak in the stunning coastal scenery and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on New Zealand’s own Treasure Island of wine and food.
Finally catch the 4.00 p.m. ferry for a leisurely trip back to the mainland.

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HALF DAY HISTORIC KUMEU REGION Tour - half day with lunch and three winery tastings

$NZ175 per person – Approximately 10 am – 2 pm. Three wineries. Minimum two guests.

• Includes light cafe style lunch, with wine, plus tea/coffee etc.

• Three winery tastings, with full tasting notes – plus cheese & crackers!

• Up to eight wines available to sample at each winery

• Allow four hours

• Stunning ‘black sand’ West Coast beach views

• Plus country Orchard Café lunch .

10.00 am (approx) – You are collected from your accommodation (free door-to-door service from Inner City) and travel out of the City in the spacious comfort of our climate controlled, customized 7-seater Toyota coach. Journey through green rolling farmland and countryside, to visit three to four premium wineries, from: Nobilos Winery, Babich Wines, Coopers Creek, Kumeu River, Matua Valley, West Brook winery, Soljans Estate; and taste their best wines. Comprehensive tasting notes on all wines are provided for your convenience, plus Phil provides a light commentary.
Around Noon, take a break and let us spoil you with a country orchard café lunch. Includes lunch main, tea/coffee and wine.  Then, journey to the scenic, wild West Coast to enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of Muriwai ‘Black Sand’ surf beach, and blue Tasman Sea.
2.00 pm (approx) You are returned to your accommodation.
No hidden costs or fees – NZ$175 covers the whole tour, notes, lunch and tasting fees.

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GOURMET WINE & CHEESE HALF DAY Tour - half day West Auckland wine tour with lunch, and a superb cheese board and three wine tastings, plus honey sampling

$NZ195 per person – Approximately 10 am – 2 pm. Three wineries. Minimum two guests.

Sample a premium cheeseboard selection of NZ’s finest cheeses, and visit renowned BeesOnline Honey Centre, while taking in a leisurely Half Day West Auckland Wine Tour. Three premium Auckland winery tastings accompanied by fine cheeses from famous NZ producers such as Kapiti, Puhoi and Whitestone. Explore NZ’s native floral honeys with tastings at BeesOnline’s rural complex. Also, honey-based cosmetics, gifts and gourmet items. Included – a superb country Café lunch, and spectacular ‘black sand’ West Coast beach views.
No hidden costs or fees – NZ$195 covers the whole tour, notes, lunch, sampling and tasting fees.

• Half Day West Auckland Wine Tour

• Up to eight wines available for sampling at each winery

• Gourmet selection of fine cheeses to accompany tastings

• Includes lunch: choice of main, wine, tea/coffee etc.

• Three winery tastings, with full tasting notes

• Stunning ‘black sand’ West Coast beach views

• Visit BeesOnline Honey Centre (Weds – Sun)

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FOOD & WINE LOVERS’ DAY Tour – the ultimate Gourmet’s Food & Wine tour in Auckland.  Browse and sample – wines, Deli goods, chocolates,   
   cheeses, vineyard restaurant lunch, honeys …and more

$NZ295 per person - 9.30 am – 3.00 pm approx.
Treat your tastebuds to a fantastic day, visiting and sampling at Auckland’s exclusive boutique food and wine outlets, with opportunities to purchase.

All inclusive price covers food, entry fees, wine and food tastings plus a la carte café lunch with wine, plus complimentary mineral water and goodies bag per person. NO added fees or costs.

• Start at Sanford’s Seafood Market (fresh local seafood, cooking school, fruit & veg, sushi and deli).

• Then Sabato Fine Foods (sample and browse Italian, Spanish and local gourmet goods).

• After that, a short drive to Phillipe’s Chocolate and French Pastries for award-winning hand made fine Chocolates.

• Enjoy a superb Soljans Vineyard Restaurant Lunch in rural Kumeu, with Wine, coffee etc.

• Sample Soljans wines before lunch – including their renowned Port

• Two more Kumeu region winery tastings to follow -  West Brook and Matua

• Enjoy a gourmet Fine Cheese Platter to accompany each wine sampling

• BeesOnline Honey Centre tastings. (Wednesday – Sunday)

• Stunning ‘black sand’ West Coast beach views

• Local Kumeu Gourmet Ice cream sampling

• Goodies Bag!  A bag of real NZ made treats and goodies – to enjoy at your leisure.

Included: Hotel pickup & return, mineral water, lunch with wine, goodies bag & tasting notes.

 

NORTH AUCKLAND – MATAKANA BOUTIQUE DAY Tour – scenic boutique Matakana Wine Tour – three tastings plus lunch, honey & ceramics

 

$NZ295  per person – 9.30 am – 3.30 pm approx.

 

A  full day winery tour to one of Auckland’s boutique wine regions, including fantastic wine, food and stunning scenery. Visit three selected wineries from Matakana wine region, 50 minutes from downtown Auckland. Includes morning tea/coffee, options of Honey and Cheese tasting, plus Morris & James boutique Ceramics and superb Vineyard Restaurant lunch.
No hidden costs or fees – NZ$295 covers the whole tour, notes, lunch and tasting fees.

 

• Free door-to-door service from Inner City in a climate controlled 7-seater coach

• Historic Puhoi region morning tea/coffee/cold drink and Cheese Sampling at Puhoi Cheese Cafe

• Three Matakana winery tastings

• Enjoy a superb “open menu” Vineyard Restaurant lunch, with wine tea/coffee, in the rural heart of Matakana’s green wine country

• Rolling green farmland and stunning Pacific Coast scenery

• After lunch, option of Honey Centre tastings or Morris & James pottery & ceramics factory shop

• All inclusive price covers lunch, entry fees, wine tastings, plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water.

 

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MORE TOUR OPTIONS …

Group Wine Tours and Corporate Wine Tours By arrangement, Fine Wine Tours can tailor group packages especially for your birthday celebrations, conference activity programs, staff rewards, end of year functions, etc. Special Group activities which can be added (price on application): Soljans Winery plant tour and tasting Kumeu River Winery Plant tour and tasting Hallertau Microbrewery tour and beer tasting Some examples of pricing: Afternoon Kumeu 3-winery wine tour for 20 – 30 People $69.00 per person Half Day Kumeu 3-winery tour for 20 – 30 people with light cafe lunch $89.00 per person Half Day Kumeu 3-winery tour for 20 – 30 people with Soljans lunch $99.00 per person Email Phil for details

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Private Tours by arrangment: Make your own itinerary from any of the above options. Exclusive private tours guided by Phil Parker Flat rate of $NZ150 per hour for driver and transport, (minimum 4 hour tour) (meals, wine, tasting fees extra) Special private tour activities which can be included: Antique Safari – hunt for Victoriana, NZ curios, jewellery and bargains in Auckland’s exclusive antique shops. Port sampling – Mazuran’s Ports – distinguished producers of ports since 1942. Limited quantities of vintage ports available. Dairy Goat Farm visit – sample cheeses and meet the goats Auckland Zoo – Live Kiwi birds and native fauna Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World – King Penguins, sharks, etc. Voyager NZ Maritime Museum – NZ’s maritime immigrant history Auckland Museum – Maori culture, song and dancing. Option of viewing Maori artefact collection Email us for details

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Out Now! Phil Parker’s Guide to NZ Wine Regions Published by Random House – a new user friendly guide, giving detailed information on winery tastings, vineyard restaurants, local history, accommodation, activities and more…

Gift Vouchers

A great idea for that special occasion gift!
We can arrange for wine tour gift vouchers to be mailed or emailed to the recipient. Then they contact us to arrange a suitable date. Contact us for details.

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