Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland
Overview
Monday to Friday enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at Kumeu River Wines. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French Burgundian barriques. Established in 1944 they specialize in Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Cremant.
Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937.
Time is allocated to enjoy a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu.
Please note lunch costs and beverages with lunch are NOT included and are at the travellers own expense.
Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling farmland to visit the West Coast Muriwai black sand beach settlement. See spectacular views of the Tasman Sea.
Last we visit " The Hunting Lodge Lawn Bar" for wine or beer boards depending on your preference.
To finish taste samples of the famous Arataki and Manuka Doctor medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- National Park Fees
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local Guide
- Lunch Lunch costrs and any beverages with lunch are not included in the tarif. An hour and fifteen minutes is allocated for a one course lunch from the standard Ala Carte Menu
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Meeting Location
Auckland Central
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kumeu River Wines
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Soljans Estate Winery
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Muriwai Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-7346P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Bottled water.
- Wine tasting.
- National Park Fees.
- Local taxes.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Local Guide.
- Lunch. Lunch costrs and any beverages with lunch are not included in the tarif. An hour and fifteen minutes is allocated for a one course lunch from the standard Ala Carte Menu.
- Personal expenses and gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- National Park Fees
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local Guide
- LunchLunch costrs and any beverages with lunch are not included in the tarif. An hour and fifteen minutes is allocated for a one course lunch from the standard Ala Carte Menu
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
