Vineyard Tours
All Auckland food and wine tours are personally guided by Phil Parker.
LIMITED NUMBER TOURS - SEVEN DAYS A WEEK - ALL YEAR ROUND
FROM TWO, TO SEVEN GUESTS MAXIMUM
*SPECIAL OFFER – FREE GOODIES BAG ( or a copy of Phil’s Wine Book )
with all Full Day tour options…
Goodies! Iconic NZ treats
The Classic Kiwi Goodies Bag – Manuka Honey soaps, ANZAC cookies, Whittakers Chocolate Bars, Kiwi Fruit …
NEW SERVICE OFFERED AS FROM JANUARY 2012
DROP OFF AT THE AIRPORT AFTER YOUR TOUR $NZ 55.00
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The Big Day Out Tour - the ultimate wine fan’s Kumeu West Auckland Wine Tour day adventure. Five wineries plus lunch
$NZ245 per person – Approximately 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Minimum two persons.
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$245 covers the whole tour, notes, lunch and tasting fees.
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Free door-to-door service from Inner City in a climate controlled 7-seater coach.
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Full Day four to five winery tasting tour
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Enjoy a superb a-la-carte Vineyard Restaurant lunch, with wine, tea/coffee, in the heart of Kumeu’s green wine country.
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Rolling green farmland and native bush scenery
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Stunning ‘black sand’ West Coast Muriwai beach
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After lunch, option of Honey Centre – honey tastings (Weds – Sun)
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All inclusive price covers lunch, entry fees, wine and cheese tastings, plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water. NO added fees or costs.
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Option of German style Microbrewery beer tasting (extra $NZ30 p.p. per tasting)
North Auckland Matakana Region Day Tour - scenic boutique Matakana Wine Tour – three tastings plus lunch, honey & ceramics
$NZ245 per person – 9.30 am – 3.30 pm approx. Minimum two persons.
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 superb Vineyard Restaurant lunch.
No hidden costs or fees – NZ$245 covers the whole tour, notes, lunch and tasting fees.
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Free door-to-door service from Inner City in a climate controlled 7-seater coach
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Historic Puhoi region morning tea/coffee/cold drink and Cheese Sampling at Puhoi Cheese Cafe
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Three Matakana winery tastings
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Enjoy a superb “open menu” Vineyard Restaurant lunch, with wine tea/coffee, in the rural heart of Matakana’s green wine country
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Rolling green farmland and stunning Pacific Coast scenery
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After lunch, option of Honey Centre tastings or Morris & James pottery & ceramics factory shop
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All inclusive price covers lunch, entry fees, wine tastings, plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water.
The Waiheke Gold – Day Tour NZ’s most prestigious small boutique wine region.
5-Star cuisine lunch, 3 wineries plus olive oils.
Scenic boutique region Waiheke Island Wine Tour (Normally a max of 4 persons per tour, but larger groups and discounts on enquiry)
$NZ399 per person – 9.30 am – 4.45 pm. Includes 5-Star lunch, all transport, three winery tastings – and more.
A stunning and memorable Full Day Waiheke wine tour. Very – very exclusive, small number tours (Max 4 persons) , for the truly discerning NZ wine fan.
No hidden costs or fees – NZ$399 covers the whole tour: ferry and car transport , notes, lunch and tasting fees.
ALL INCLUSIVE:
- All Transport – including ferry tickets
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2 course lunch with wine, at a famous 5-Star restaurant: Te Whau, Mud Brick or Cable Bay, plus tea/coffee etc.
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Visit 3-4 Waiheke wineries from: Cable Bay, Kennedy Point, Obsidian, Jurassic Ridge, Te Whau, Te Motu, Miro, and Stonyridge vineyards
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Guided tastings of their premium Waiheke wines
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Olive Oil sampling
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Harbour and Waiheke Island views
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All entry, tasting fees, lunch cost, ferry tickets, taxi and car transport
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Free copy of Phil’s Random House published winery guide, featuring Waiheke Island
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A complimentary Goodies Bag and a FREE bottle of Award-winning NZ Sparkling wine to enjoy at your leisure
9.30 am (approx) – you meet Phil at your accommodation, 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.
Once at the Island, journey on Phil’s premium Waiheke wine tour – to taste wines at three to four 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 West Auckland Kumeu Wine Tasting Tour - half day with lunch and three winery tastings
$NZ169 per person – Approximately 10 am – 2 pm. Three wineries. From two guests to a maximum of seven.
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Includes lunch, tea/coffee etc.
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Three winery tastings, with full tasting notes – plus cheese & crackers!
- Up to eight wines available to sample at each winery
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Allow four hours
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Stunning ‘black sand’ West Coast beach views
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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$169 covers the whole tour, notes, lunch and tasting fees.
Gourmet Wine & Cheese Kumeu Half Day Wine Tour - half day West Auckland wine tour with lunch, and a superb cheese board and three wine tastings, plus honey sampling
$NZ189 per person – Approximately 10 am – 2 pm. Three wineries. From two guests to a maximum of seven.
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$189 covers the whole tour, notes, lunch, sampling and tasting fees.
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Half Day West Auckland Wine Tour
- Up to eight wines available for sampling at each winery
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Gourmet selection of fine cheeses to accompany tastings
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Includes lunch: choice of main, wine, tea/coffee etc.
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Three winery tastings, with full tasting notes
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Stunning ‘black sand’ West Coast beach views
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Visit BeesOnline Honey Centre (Weds – Sun)
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
$NZ245 per person - 9.30 am – 3.00 pm approx.
(Monday to Saturday only)
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.
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Start at Sanford’s Seafood Market (fresh local seafood, cooking school, fruit & veg, sushi and deli).
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Then Sabato Fine Foods (sample and browse Italian, Spanish and local gourmet goods).
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After that, a short drive to Phillipe’s Chocolate and French Pastries for award-winning hand made fine Chocolates.
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Enjoy a superb Soljans Vineyard Restaurant Lunch in rural Kumeu, with Wine, coffee etc.
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Sample Soljans wines before lunch – including their renowned Port
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Two more Kumeu region winery tastings to follow - West Brook and Nobilo
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Enjoy a gourmet Fine Cheese Platter to accompany each wine sampling
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BeesOnline Honey Centre tastings. (Wednesday – Sunday)
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Stunning ‘black sand’ West Coast beach views
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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.
MORE TOUR OPTIONS …
By arrangement, Fine Wine Tours can tailor group packages especially for your birthday celebrations, conference activity programs, staff rewards, end of year functions, etc.
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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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