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Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience
Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience
Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience
Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience
Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience

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

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10 out of 10
Price is AU$816 per adult
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Features
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

A promise of adventure awaits on this full day luxurious private tour to the Matakana Coast from Auckland. Experience a tasting tour to sample the very best of Matakana's wine, food & chocolate paired with a unique opportunity to experience art and nature. Discover a dynamic exhibition of large-scale sculpture set in a stunning natural environment of native bush, wildlife and ponds bursting with water lilies. Sample the many hand-crafted chocolates, artisan chocolates, handmade fudge, and classic sweets made from high quality ingredients. Matakana art, food & wine experience includes lunch at the Glass House overlooking a shimmering lake, and wine tasting of highly acclaimed range of boutique wines, in a spectacular vineyard setting. Finally compliment with a rich Italian style ice cream, artisan gelato or sorbetto to finish your day.

Activity location

  • Auckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience incl. Lunch & Wine Tasting Tour From Auckland
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$815.66 x 2 AdultsAU$1,631.32
Total
Price is AU$1,631.32

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to self-guided walk at Brick Bay sculpture trail
  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedWine tasting at 2 locally owned vineyards
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy relaxed dining in The Glass House with stunning handcrafted wines
  • What's includedWhat's includedLuxurious temperature controlled transport in a minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy a browse through the Chocolate shop
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch platter with matching wines
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTaste mouth-watering samples at the famous Chocolate in Matakana Village
  • What's includedWhat's includedIndulge in the culinary delights of delicious lunch platter and wine tastings
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree delicious ice creams; rich gelato or sorbetto
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary refreshments and water onboard
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to self-guided walk at Sculptureum art gallery
  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover the delightful tastes of fresh Matakana produce
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedRelax in the rejuvenating atmosphere of local wineries
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to handmade Chocolate Tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedA local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with excellent photo opportunities
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperience breath-taking views that reach far and wide to the horizon
  • What's includedWhat's includedIndulge in a wine tasting 2 of the best vineyards and a walk through the spectacular Sculpture Park
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDinner

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • This is a self-guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability.
  • 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.
  • All children ages 10 and under must always be accompanied by an adult.

Activity itinerary

Auckland Central
  • 15m
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
Chocolate Brown
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Who doesn't love food, wine, and chocolate? Matakana is a gourmet kitchen full of surprises! Calling all chocolate lovers! You’ll feel like you are stepping into a vintage sweet shop full of delightful surprises. Get the opportunity to taste some samples of award-winning handcrafted artisan chocolates while you watch our Chocolatiers at work.
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the elegance of boutique wines, delicious food, and the best of contemporary NZ sculpture in a truly magical setting. Experience a unique sculpture trail which winds through a remarkable native landscape, showcasing New Zealand’s leading contemporary sculptors set in a stunning natural environment, featuring native trees, wildlife, and ponds bursting with water lilies. Indulge in the culinary delights and immerse yourself in a world of flavour, with delicious fine dining lunch at the Glass House overlooking a shimmering lake, and wine tasting of highly acclaimed range of boutique wines, in a spectacular vineyard setting.
Sculptureum
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
We move to our next stop to experience the enchanting world of Sculptureum, a mesmerising blend of art and nature. A sensory delight and tranquil escape for art enthusiasts and nature lovers. An art experience that is internationally unique. Over 800 works of art fill three sculpture gardens and six galleries. A destination that has been ten years in the making is designed to unlock the imagination, fuel creativity, and ignite the mind. Experience wine tasting and savour exquisite wines, crafted from the on-site own vineyard.
Charlies Gelato
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Charlies Gelato is more than an ice cream shop. They’re considered an institution in Matakana. Locals and tourists alike flock to Charlies to enjoy the gelato, sorbetto and seasonal fresh produce, made and grown on site. Our art food and wine experience can never be complete without a sweet treat. Finally compliment with a rich Italian style ice-cream, artisan gelato or sorbetto to finish your day.
Auckland Central
  • 15m
After an exhilarating fun-filled experience at Matakana, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAuckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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