Home for the second time to the coveted America’s Cup in 2021, the Viaduct Harbour, with it’s restaurants, bars, cafés and superyachts, is just one of the many exciting inner-city precincts to explore.

Within in a short drive or even walk form the city there are an exciting range of neighbourhoods, each with its own character and charm.

From the eclectic and creative hubs of K’ Road and Ponsonby, indisputably Auckland’s hippest spot of dinning, bars, fashion, art and cafe’s, to the boutique shopping and art gallery village of Parnell, Auckland’s old suburb which is home to some of Auckland’s most beautiful houses.

Duration – Minimum 4 hours

50 mins west of the city is where the beautiful Waitakere Ranges and rugged Tasman Sea surf beaches take centre stage.

One of the favourite destinations in the area are rugged, windswept black sands of Karekare Beach – this is where the famous arrival scenes from the classic film, The Piano, were filmed. Or the surfie hangout of Piha Beach, New Zealand’s most famous surf beach with its iconic Lion Rock. 

West Auckland is also home to vineyards producing world-class chardonnay and other award-winning wines. 

Duration – Minimum 4 hours, ideal 6+

Less than 1 hours drive north across the Auckland Harbour bridge is Matakana.

Close to a myriad of stunning east coast beaches, Matakana is foodie heaven – an indulgent setting for wine and food, art and nature lovers.

Lush vineyards, sculpture parks, art galleries, craft breweries and beautiful white-sand beaches make for an unforgettable day.

Duration – Minimum 6 hours

A food and wine lovers paradise. Waiheke Island is the perfect option for day trip, overnighter or longer.

The Hauraki Gulf’s largest island is just 19km (12 miles) off the coast of Auckland, 40 mins by ferry or 10 mins by helicopter.

Duration – Minimum 4 – 6 hours depending on transport to Waiheke.

Named by Maori ‘cascading waters’, Waiheke Island’s unique warm maritime climate is home to some of New Zealand’s finest Bordeaux and Rhone style red wines.

Here you can be exclusively one-on-one with winemakers and viticulturists to taste and understand why the unique Waiheke terroir, ‘vines + soil + climate’, makes for exceptional wines to excite all tastes.

Rates
October to April
1 to 3 Guests – $185.00 per hour (min 4 hours)

4 to 6 Guests – $195.00 per hour (min 8 hours)

7 to 10 Guests – $245.00 per hour (min 8 hours)

All prices in NZD and include GST
Include mineral water and snacks
Meals additional and activity fees are additional

Waiheke Island
Additional costs apply depending on the transportation used on this tour