12 Auckland Vineyard Tours Worth Flying For

1.Waiheke Island: Sip and Savor 3 Vineyards Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 6 hours · from $178Our pick

Spend six hours touring Waiheke Island with a local English-speaking guide, tasting wines at three boutique vineyards, sampling olive oil and food pairings, and enjoying lunch with wine. Guides such as Heidi, Lydia, Margo, and Camila have led past tours, while the small vehicle keeps the day friendly and easygoing.

“Excellent! Heidy was such a great guide, structure while easy going. The group was also ideal and we all got alone quite well. New fans to New Zealand’s wine going forward👌🏼”

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2.Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $183Top rated

Join guide John McFarlane for a six-hour small-group outing from Auckland to three wineries, with tastings, lunch, honey, and a scenic stop at Muriwai Beach. Visit Kumeu River Wines, Westbrook Winery, and Soljans Estate Winery in an air-conditioned minivan. Hotel pickup is available from selected Auckland hotels.

“Best day ever! Thank you John for making it special. The wineries, lunch, beach was amazing. From pick up to drop off, it was perfect!”

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3.Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $192

Spend about five hours with a guide such as Annie, Erin, Meredith, or Mairi, visiting three Kumeu wineries, tasting local wines, and eating lunch at Soljans Winery. Hotel pickup, a small group of up to 14, and a stop at black-sand Muriwai Beach make this an easy Auckland escape.

“Outstanding afternoon with three vineyard tastings and 4-5 vintages at each. Come hungry because lunch is the first stop and the portions are hefty and scrumptious. Add a little beach and bird nesting and it was a fabulous time with fun and gracious driver, Annie. A++”

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4.Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $123

Travel from Auckland into the Kumeu Wine Trail with a guide such as David, stopping at West Auckland wineries for tastings and a three-course lunch. The small group is limited to 16 people, with pickup offered, meal-time drinks included, and no need for a designated driver. Expect about five hours on the road.

“David was an exceptional tour guide. Could not have asked for a better person. We came from Canada and were only expecting him to talk about wine. We also got an in depth history on Auckland. He went above and beyond. Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed!!”

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5.Auckland City Tour & Kumeu Wine Country Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $248

Spend eight hours with Bush and Beach touring Auckland’s center, Devonport, Mt. Victoria, and Westhaven before heading to Kumeu. You’ll taste wines at Soljans Estate, Westbrook, and Coopers Creek, enjoy lunch with a glass of wine, and visit Muriwai Beach. Guides such as Alex, Jason, Meredith, and Wayne are known for clear local commentary.

“Very good overview City tour of Auckland in the morning. Great opportunity to tour the City Center, the Harbor area and several of the adjacent neighborhoods. The afternoon wine tour with three stops was outstanding. The staff at each was quite knowledgeable about their wines and food pairings. The highlight of the afternoon was a stop at the cliffs on the west shore to see the gannet and tern colonies starting their annual egg hatchings. Great introduction to Auckland for newcomers to NZ”

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6.Kumeu Wine Region Shuttle from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $68

Travel from Auckland to Kumeu’s wine country with a driver-guide, visiting Soljans Estate, The Hunting Lodge, and Westbrook Winery. The experience includes winery access and wine tasting, with the wider description also highlighting a guided Villa Maria visit and seven award-winning wines. Guide John is praised for his local knowledge and friendly style.

“Despite the rainy weather, John our tour guide provided an enjoyable, informative, introduction to the wine industry in New Zealand. Our visit included the scenic spots listed in the tour description, a guided tour of the Villa Maria Winery and personalized wine tasting. The tour was an excellent value and educational.”

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7.Man O’ War Vineyard Ferry (Waiheke Island)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $65Best value

Take a 90-minute air-conditioned ferry from Auckland to Man O’ War Vineyard at Waiheke Island’s remote northeastern end. You get about 3.5 hours for wine tasting, lunch, lawn time, playground fun, or a swim in Man O’ War Bay. Meals, wine, and ziplining cost extra.

“We had an excellent day celebrating our 52nd wedding anniversary. Everything about the day was done professionally and instructions were clear and the boat ride very comfortable and Island was amazing. Food very good and we loved the beer and wine. Would recommend this trip for an awesome day out.”

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8.Auckland West Vineyard Tour with lunch and tastings incl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $335

Spend about six hours exploring West Auckland wine country with a private group, tasting at Westbrook, Kumeu River, and Soljans Estate. Stop for seasonal lunch and a glass of wine at Hunting Lodge. Guides such as Maty, Mate, and Caleb add local insight, good humor, and smooth transport.

“Driver was awesome. Lots of tasty wines. Had a pizza at lunch and it was excellent. Entire day went smoothly.”

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9.Rotoroa Island and Man O’War Vineyard Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $71

Spend seven hours on a well-planned island outing from Auckland. Cruise to Rotoroa Island for native wildlife, walking tracks, beaches, and swimming, then visit Man O’ War Vineyard for its beachfront cellar door and Tasting Room Restaurant. The order changes by day, and food, wine tastings, and ziplining cost extra.

“The boat trips were well organised and the wrist bands helped for the various drop offs and pick ups. Rotoroa Island was lovely showing how conservation could be shared with "normally visitor activities" like the swim beaches and the BBQ stations for folk to use. The Man - o - War Vineyard was OK but a bit pricey for the tasting given the quantities in each tasting. I think the 4 wines we had would not have equated to a standard glass. The wines themselves were obviously subjective to the palate, which unfortunately didn't really match mine. The bottle servers knew their wine patter well.”

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10.Rotoroa Island and Man O’ War Vineyard Combo from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $74

Take a scenic Hauraki Gulf cruise from Auckland to Rotoroa Island and Man O’ War Vineyard. Walk native bush tracks and coastal paths, then enjoy optional wine, lunch, or a swim at Man O’ War Bay. The 6-hour-45-minute outing costs $74.47, with food and drinks extra.

“We were uncertain about going because of the weather forecast I. Auckland, but had a beautiful hike on Rotora and a great time at the Man O War winery! So glad we went. Dark sky when we returned to the city but clear sky over the harbor! Staff was helpful on the boat! Recommend this tour!”

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11.Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience incl. Lunch & Wine Tasting Tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $588

Travel from Auckland to Matakana in a private, air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking escort. Taste handmade chocolate, two local wines, a lunch platter with wine, and gelato. Walk the Brick Bay sculpture trail and Sculptureum gardens, with pickup and return to central Auckland.

“The charcuterie boards are amazing! Wine was excellent. We bought 2 bottles of Pinot Gris to take home for a birthday party. The art walk in the forest was a nice touch especially with the classical music. I have been to 155 countries and I have never heard classical music in a forest. Kudos to the person who thought that up.”

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12.Wine region tour with tastings and gourmet lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 min · from $322

Join a private English-language tour from Auckland CBD with guide Mattie, crossing the Harbour Bridge for four West Auckland winery visits. Taste at Westbrook, Soljans Estate, and Kumeu River Wines, then enjoy lunch and a glass of wine at Hunting Lodge. Transport, tastings, and lunch are included.

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