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Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland
About This Tour
Enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rose' and Pinot Noir from grapes grown on their own Eleven Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards.
Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937.
Enjoy a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu.
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.
To finish taste samples of the famous medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.
Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937.
Enjoy a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu.
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.
To finish taste samples of the famous medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- National Park Fees
- Local taxes
- Local Guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
✗ Not Included
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- 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
Itinerary
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enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 225 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot and Pinot Noir only from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Mate’s barrique fermented Chardonnay is considered one of the best wines in the country. After gaining his bachelors degree in Oenological Science in Australia the wine maker Michael Brajkovich MW became New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and has been a Chief Judge of the Air New Zealand Wine Competition.
2
Taste a selection of red, white, rose' or sparkling wines as well as their 10 year aged Tawny Port. Soljan also have an enviable repuation fo their vintage Methode Traditionelle.Then enjoy and open menu one course lunch with tea, coffee or juice from their comprehensive lunch menu
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Muriwai Beach is a West Coast black sand beach settlement famous for surfing, black iron sand and spectacular coastal scenery. Our stop includes spectacular views up the coastline and a visit to the see the nesting Gannet Sea Bird Colony. Please note these are migratory birds and there are none to see from May to July
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The Hunting Lodge Winery is a modern approach to a country venue that showcase their own wine and a range of artisan Beers and Gins
Included in the tarrif is a wine board including 4 Hunting Lodge Wines or a Beers board including 4 artisan or local Kraft beers
Included in the tarrif is a wine board including 4 Hunting Lodge Wines or a Beers board including 4 artisan or local Kraft beers
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required