Auckland Coastal Discovery - Private Tour Incl. Wine Tasting
Overview
Discover the best sights of Auckland city, taste some of New Zealand’s best wines and enjoy the magnificent coastal expanses on this premium private luxury experience. See life in Auckland unfold and explore various landmarks, appreciate the views over Auckland Harbour. Cruise through Auckland's peaceful and calm white sand beach in the morning and experience the rugged and roaring black sand beach in the afternoon. Enjoy an exclusive combine of city tour with afternoon wine tasting and lunch at a contemporary vineyard restaurant.
What's Included
- Lunch Vineyard lunch with a matching wine
- Private transportation
- Drive through Victorian suburbs and bustling shopping centres
- Explore the West coast black sand beaches and rugged coastline
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Travel Northwest to indulge in culture, creativity, adventure, fine food and wine
- Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
- WiFi on board
- Walk on Auckland’s awe-inspiring soft, black sand beaches
- Enjoy wine tasting at two of Auckland’s finest vineyards with lunch before calling it a day
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus
- Photo stops at major Auckland city highlight spots
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Take in stunning views at Auckland's iconic vistas including Achilles point and Bastion Point
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
- Marvel at the Muriwai Gannet Colony, a seasonal walk available between September to April
- Cruise through the city to Tamaki Drive, Auckland Domain, the suburb of Parnell
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Visit to lookouts over Muriwai Beach, the gannet colony (September to April)
- Spectacular views of the Tasman Sea and West Coast beaches
- Complimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus
- Visit Devonport on the North Shore for incredible views looking back to the city
- Wine tasting at 2 vineyards
- Walk next to soaring cliffs, roaring surf, and spectacular, volcanic black sand beaches
- Visit to Auckland Harbour Bridge, West Haven Marina, Devonport and Parnell Village
- Stroll on beautiful white sand beaches and feel the sand between your toes
- Take in great views of Hauraki Gulf, the Harbour Bridge, spectacular ocean vistas
- Visit to Auckland Waterfront, Bastion Point, Mission Bay, Tamaki Drive and Achilles Point
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
8 Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Auckland Central
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Harbour Bridge
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westhaven Marina
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tamaki Drive (pass by)
Bastion Point
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Achilles Point
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Domain (pass by)
Devonport
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westbrook Winery
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Muriwai Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Soljans Estate Winery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Auckland Central
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Gannets nesting season is from August/September until March/April, you might find some off season too but it’s not 100% guaranteed.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking footwear, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
- Please dress with an additional layer of clothing (in winter months) & closed toe footwear.
- You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
- Please note that the visit to Muriwai Gannet Colony & black sand beach is suspended until further notice due to damages caused to Muriwai's west coast due to surface flooding and large slips.
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- Lunch. Vineyard lunch with a matching wine.
- Private transportation.
- Drive through Victorian suburbs and bustling shopping centres.
- Explore the West coast black sand beaches and rugged coastline.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Travel Northwest to indulge in culture, creativity, adventure, fine food and wine.
- Complimentary refreshments and water onboard.
- WiFi on board.
- Walk on Auckland’s awe-inspiring soft, black sand beaches.
- Enjoy wine tasting at two of Auckland’s finest vineyards with lunch before calling it a day.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.
- Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus.
- Photo stops at major Auckland city highlight spots.
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
- Take in stunning views at Auckland's iconic vistas including Achilles point and Bastion Point.
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.
- Marvel at the Muriwai Gannet Colony, a seasonal walk available between September to April.
- Cruise through the city to Tamaki Drive, Auckland Domain, the suburb of Parnell.
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.
- Visit to lookouts over Muriwai Beach, the gannet colony (September to April).
- Spectacular views of the Tasman Sea and West Coast beaches.
- Complimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus.
- Visit Devonport on the North Shore for incredible views looking back to the city.
- Wine tasting at 2 vineyards.
- Walk next to soaring cliffs, roaring surf, and spectacular, volcanic black sand beaches.
- Visit to Auckland Harbour Bridge, West Haven Marina, Devonport and Parnell Village.
- Stroll on beautiful white sand beaches and feel the sand between your toes.
- Take in great views of Hauraki Gulf, the Harbour Bridge, spectacular ocean vistas.
- Visit to Auckland Waterfront, Bastion Point, Mission Bay, Tamaki Drive and Achilles Point.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Auckland Coastal Discovery - Private Tour Incl. Wine Tasting is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Auckland Coastal Discovery – Private Tour Incl. Wine Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchVineyard lunch with a matching wine
- Private transportation
- Drive through Victorian suburbs and bustling shopping centres
- Explore the West coast black sand beaches and rugged coastline
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Travel Northwest to indulge in culture, creativity, adventure, fine food and wine
- Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
- WiFi on board
- Walk on Auckland’s awe-inspiring soft, black sand beaches
- Enjoy wine tasting at two of Auckland’s finest vineyards with lunch before calling it a day
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus
- Photo stops at major Auckland city highlight spots
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Take in stunning views at Auckland's iconic vistas including Achilles point and Bastion Point
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
- Marvel at the Muriwai Gannet Colony, a seasonal walk available between September to April
- Cruise through the city to Tamaki Drive, Auckland Domain, the suburb of Parnell
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Visit to lookouts over Muriwai Beach, the gannet colony (September to April)
- Spectacular views of the Tasman Sea and West Coast beaches
- Complimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus
- Visit Devonport on the North Shore for incredible views looking back to the city
- Wine tasting at 2 vineyards
- Walk next to soaring cliffs, roaring surf, and spectacular, volcanic black sand beaches
- Visit to Auckland Harbour Bridge, West Haven Marina, Devonport and Parnell Village
- Stroll on beautiful white sand beaches and feel the sand between your toes
- Take in great views of Hauraki Gulf, the Harbour Bridge, spectacular ocean vistas
- Visit to Auckland Waterfront, Bastion Point, Mission Bay, Tamaki Drive and Achilles Point
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Gannets nesting season is from August/September until March/April, you might find some off season too but it’s not 100% guaranteed.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking footwear, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
- Please dress with an additional layer of clothing (in winter months) & closed toe footwear.
- You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
- Please note that the visit to Muriwai Gannet Colony & black sand beach is suspended until further notice due to damages caused to Muriwai's west coast due to surface flooding and large slips.
