Wine Tasting & Winery Tours in Auckland

Discover some of the fine wines for which New Zealand is famous on this 3.5-hour winemaking experience from Auckland. Visit the lush vineyards of Villa Maria Estate Winery, nestled beneath a mighty volcano on the Ihimatao Peninsula. Explore the vineyards and winery with your guide, and learn of the different grape varietals thriving in the fertile soils. Gain insight into the workings of a modern winemaking estate and sample seven award-winning wines.

Explore the Marlborough region on a full-day tour that combines a visit to Havelock and the Queen Charlotte Sound with an afternoon wine tour. Motor along the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive and have lunch at a restaurant in Picton, then stop at four wineries for a comprehensive experience of New Zealand's famous Marlborough region wines.

Explore Waiheke Island without having to worry about hiring a car and missing out on wine tastings by booking this private wine and art tour. Meet your guide at the ferry terminal or your Waiheke accommodation, and spend the day exploring the island's boutique wineries, craft shops and art galleries. You'll enjoy wine tastings at three vineyards and a 2-course lunch with wine, as well as a visit to Oneroa Village's galleries or a private art studio. Private transport and the services of your own dedicated guide are also included.

Sample the bounty of Waiheke Island on a 5-hour food and wine tour that visits Casita Miro, Mudbrick Winery and the Rangihoua Estate. Hop off your ferry from Auckland for lunch at the award wining Stonyridge, followed by a sampling of wine, beer and olive oils. Nestled in the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke has the ideal micro-climate for growing grapes and olives. Discover for yourself why Waiheke is renowned for producing some of New Zealand's most acclaimed artisan wines!

Combine a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland with afternoon wine tasting on this full-day excursion, including a winery lunch. Travel by minivan with a professional guide past significant landmarks, appreciate the views over Auckland Harbour, and enjoy a beach stroll. Then savor wine at three award-winning North Island wineries in the Kumeu wine region. Numbers are limited to 18 people to ensure a memorable experience with like-minded wine lovers. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Volcanic beaches, native rain forest and vineyards abound on this full-day tour of West Auckland. Begin with a wine tasting in Henderson Valley, then continue to the Waitakere Ranges, where more than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) of coastline and forest await you. Get elevated views of the reserve from the Arataki visitor center, explore the black-sand beaches of Piha and Karekare, and get close to the Karekare waterfalls. Then, enjoy an included lunch before finishing your tour with wine tastings at West Brook Wines and Kumeu River Wines.

Embark on a Waiheke Island wine tour including a round-trip ferry ride across the Hauraki Gulf from Auckland. You'll visit three vineyards on the picturesque island with a driver-guide who is knowledgeable about Waiheke's acclaimed artisan wines. Enjoy tastings at Mudbrick Vineyard, Cable Bay and Te Whau Vineyard, with complimentary light snacks at one venue. Use the included all-day bus pass to explore Waiheke Island further on your own.

Discover thriving wineries in the hills of New Zealand's North Island on this 7.5-hour scenic vineyard odyssey from Auckland. Travel through the Parnell and Remuera districts with your guide, and discover top attractions including Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill. Visit four local wineries and vineyards, and sample some of the sauvignon blanc, reisling and malbec wines for which New Zealand is famous. Enjoy a delicious 1-course lunch with a glass of wine from an award-winning vineyard. Then, travel through rolling farmland to the black sands of Muriwai.

Explore pretty Waiheke Island's beaches, vineyards, and rolling scenery on a full-day, small-group tour that includes tastings at three boutique vineyards. You'll get an overview and orientation of the island, stopping for great views and sandy beaches, and learn about local wine production as you sip Waiheke vintages. Group size is limited to five people to ensure personal service, with pickup and drop-off at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal or island hotels.