The 15 Best Auckland Vineyard Tours

1.Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 934 reviews · 6 hours · from $110Our pick

Meet your Enjoi guide at Waiheke Ferry Terminal after the 10am ferry from Auckland. Travel by small van to four wineries, tasting at each, with at least 90 minutes for lunch. Guides such as Justin, David, Luca, and Sherrie add local stories, beach views, and plenty of island character.

“I had a fantastic day. We hit 4 really great wineries and got to try several wines that were all super. We learned a lot about all of the wines. All the people on our tour were so fun and it was great to meet so many people from all over. It was also a small bus group so it felt more personal. Our tour guide was so nice. Totally recommend!”

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

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

Spend six hours exploring Waiheke with a local guide such as Heidi, Lydia, Margo, or Camila. Visit three boutique vineyards, taste island wines and olive oil, enjoy food pairings and lunch with wine, and return to Matiatia Wharf in a small vehicle.

“We had a great time. We found it very interesting with stunning scenery and our guide Nydia was extremely friendly and fun to be with.”

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3.The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Island Best Cellar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 5 hours · from $124

Spend five hours touring Waiheke Island with The Wine Tasting Company, tasting 10 to 15 wines at three boutique vineyards and stopping for lunch. Guides such as Cami, Heidi, Michael, and Nydia add local stories, scenic stops, and easy transport from Matiatia Wharf.

“The best ever!! Camila and Tui did a great job . We felt very welcomed and Camila is the best tour guide!!! Very knowledgeable about the wineries and Waiheke island . Our favorite was Casita Miro .”

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4.Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

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

Join guide John McFarlane for a six-hour West Auckland outing that pairs three winery visits with lunch, tastings, honey, and Muriwai Beach. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan, learn how New Zealand wine is made, and return to central Auckland without driving.

“The three wineries were great. Had a super great lunch at one of the wineries. Unfortunately it was a real rainy day so not such a great experience with the stop at the beach but the guide made his best effort to at least give us a glimpse. The reference in the header to Honey is a little misleading. Tasted and actually purchased some excellent honey but with the title in the tour expected to see actual honeycombs and how it was gathered. Nothing close to that.”

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

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

Join Bush and Beach for a five-hour Kumeu wine tour with hotel pickup, tastings at three wineries, lunch at Soljans, and a Muriwai Beach stop. Guides such as Annie, Meredith, Erin, and Tony share local stories in groups of up to 14, with wineries subject to change.

“This was a very pleasant relaxing few hours. Craig was very knowledgeable, informative and a good driver. I’m also a NZer and learnt much about the area, the wineries and the wines we tasted. Strongly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Spend about five hours touring Auckland’s Kumeu Wine Trail with a guide such as David, tasting New Zealand wines at West Auckland wineries and stopping for a three-course lunch with drinks. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 16, and everyone must be at least 18.

“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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7.Auckland City Tour & Kumeu Wine Country Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch

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

Spend eight hours with Bush and Beach, combining Auckland landmarks, Devonport, Mt. Victoria, and Westhaven Marina with three Kumeu wine tastings, lunch at Soljans Estate, and a Muriwai Beach gannet stop. Guides such as Alex, Jason, Meredith, and Wayne are noted for lively local commentary.

“This tour can be divided into two parts: the morning city tour and the afternoon wine tour. Both guides, Jason and Alex, were great. The tour is operated by Bush and a beach tours here in Auckland and the company has an excellent reputation. From the moment we were picked up in the morning, we knew we were in excellent hands. The city tour was very well paved with great stops and great information presented. The afternoon tour to the three vineyards was loads of fun and informative. The three vineyards were excellent. It was a great day out!”

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8.Kumeu Wine Region Shuttle from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $68

Escape Auckland for a small-group wine outing with a driver-guide such as John, visiting established wineries around Kumeu and west Auckland. Expect vineyard scenery, winery insight, and tastings, with pickup and drop-off at SkyCity. Confirm the exact wineries before departure, as the published details vary.

“Weather was bad but tour was great. Although we have done many wine tours this was our first visit to behind the scenes at a winery. Very interesting. Great local knowledge and history from our driver.”

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9.Romantic Auckland Sunset tour with Winery & Thermal pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $279

Spend about six hours touring Auckland’s west coast with guide Sean or another local host. The package combines Muriwai’s black-sand sunset, a Hunting Lodge dinner and wine, and two hours at Palm Springs thermal pools, with transport, water, WiFi, and pool entry included.

“Sean was an absolute gem! So kind and very knowledgeable on Auckland history. It is a private tour which I appreciated, as sometimes with a lot of people it can be overwhelming. This tour is great to do alone or with close friends and family. Read more”

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

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

Sail 90 minutes from Auckland to Man O' War Bay, then spend 3.5 hours with wine, a restaurant, lawn, playground, and beach access. You can book tastings, lunch, or simply swim and relax. The air-conditioned ferry runs direct via Rotoroa Island.

“The service itself was fine, but there was a bit rowdy group which made it impossible to hear anything any of the information.”

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11.Auckland West Vineyard Tour with lunch and tastings incl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $335

Cross Auckland Harbour Bridge for a private six-hour wine tour through West Auckland. Visit Westbrook, Hunting Lodge, Kumeu River, and Soljans, with tastings at three vineyards and lunch with wine. Guides such as Mate, Maty, and Caleb add local stories, humor, and practical help.

“We booked this last minute. Mix up for pick up point at beginning but the driver was great and so were the wineries.”

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12.Wineries / Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $173

Join Brett in an air-conditioned minivan for a private four-hour outing from Auckland. Visit Soljans Estate and Kumeu River Wines, then sample craft beer and enjoy a typical Kiwi lunch at Hallertau Brewery. Tastings and food cost extra, and at least two people are required.

“Brett was our guide and was very accommodating. I booked on Viator and we communicated via email to verify the parameters. Our port stay was short but Brett filled every minute of it. Due to previous extreme weather issues we were uRead more”

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

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

Cruise from Auckland to Rotoroa Island and Man O’ War Vineyard, with time for native wildlife, coastal walks, beaches, wine, and a meal. The order changes by day. Bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, and a card for food or tastings.

“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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14.Kumeu Winery Boutique Tour with Gourmet Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $173

Spend four hours exploring Kumeu wine country from Auckland with small-group transport, tastings at three wineries, and lunch at a vineyard restaurant. The route includes Soljans Estate, Westbrook, Kumeu River Wines, and Muriwai Beach. English and Japanese guiding is available, and guide Tony has earned praise for his local insight.

“not good at all. the tour started at 10 am , it was supposed to last 3 hour 40 min. we hag the "gourmet " lunch (a pizza ) at 11 am when we just a little bit earlier had breakfast. i mentioned an intolerance and the pizza has the ingredient that i mRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $588

Travel by private minibus from Auckland to Matakana with a local English-speaking escort. Taste handmade chocolate, walk two art parks, enjoy a lunch platter with wine at The Glass House, visit boutique vineyards, and finish with gelato or sorbetto.

“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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