Auckland Food and Wine Tours

Discover Great Taste Food and Wine Tours around the Matakana and Kumeu regions, just a short trip from Auckland. If you're looking for an enjoyable way to spend the day as a tourist visiting the Auckland region or with family, friends or work colleagues, then this a "must do" activity. Our guided tours have proved very popular and are excellent value.

You'll experience beautiful, picturesque scenery visiting some of the region's best award-winning wineries and see fabulous sightseeing locations. Our guests tell us how much they've enjoyed the tour and would recommend others to take advantage of the Auckland wine regions by contacting Great Taste Tours.

Matakana Wine Country

The Matakana region is situated less than one hours drive north of Auckland.

In the past this has been a red wine region with classics reds. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinotage, Pinot Noir and Sangiovese are to be enjoyed. Now you'll find outstanding white wines such as, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.

In addition to the local premium wineries like Brick Bay Wines, Ransom Wines, Ascension Vineyard, Hyperion Wines, Omaha Bay Vineyard and Heron's Flight, we can take you to see other local famous attractions. Matakana Farmers market is a place where you can stroll around soaking up the atmosphere. Puhoi Valley Cheeses for delicious cheese tasting... yummmm. Morris & James Pottery where you'll see a range of individually handcrafted pots, wall art and sculptural pieces is also a popular visit for locals and international tourists.

Kumeu Wine Country

The Kumeu region is a half hour trip to the West of Auckland where you can sample wines from some of New Zealand's longest established award-winning wineries. You visit attractive winery buildings and lovingly kept vineyards that are nestled in the gently undulating countryside. Soljans Estate Winery, Constellation NZ, West Brook Winery, Matua Valley Wines and Kumeu River are among the most established in the region.

The food and wine of the region is complimented by a visit to the stunning ruggedness of Muriwai Beach and the Takapu Gannet Colony. Situated at the southern end of the beach it is an established breeding area for gannets where thousands gather at certain times of the year.

A visit to BeesOnline who strive to produce organic, GE free, 100% Pure NZ honey products to enhance your wellbeing can be enjoyed by all.

Great Taste Tours

Great Taste Tours offers so much more than simply shuttling you from one tasting room to the next. The tours provide excellent photo opportunities so don't forget to bring your camera.

The luxury mini bus is well appointed so you will be quite comfortable with seating for up to 11 people. It provides a better viewing opportunity of the countryside and offers easy access in and out. Smaller groups are also welcome with a minimum of 2 people.

Auckland Food and Wine Tour Pickup

We can arrange to pick you up and drop you back into Auckland city.

If you require further information don't hesitate to contact us on (021) 982 895 or (09) 837 4130 to discuss your requirements or alternatively you can use the contact form here on the website under the 'Contact' tab.