Piha and Karekare Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland
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7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Volcanic beaches, native rain forest, and vineyards abound on this full-day tour of West Auckland. Begin with a wine tasting in Henderson Valley, then continue to the Waitakere Ranges, where more than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) of coastline and forest await you. Get elevated views of the reserve from the Arataki visitor center, explore the black-sand beaches of Piha and Karekare, and get close to the Karekare waterfalls. Then, enjoy an included lunch before finishing your tour with more wine tastings.
- Full-day tour of West Auckland, led by a guide
- Visit the Waitakere Ranges on Auckland’s rugged west coast
- Take in rain forest views from the Arataki visitor center and visit the Karekare waterfalls
- Explore the vast, black-sand beaches of Piha and Karekare
- Savor an included lunch served with tea or coffee at a local cafe
- Sample New Zealand wine at Babich Wines, West Brook Wines and Kumeu River Wines
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Following pickup from your central Auckland accommodation, travel by climate-controlled minibus to Henderson Valley, the heartland of Auckland’s wine industry. Here, visit Babich Wines and try a range of wine varietals grown on the Babich family’s vineyards in Hawkes Bay and Marlborough.
Continue to Auckland’s wild west coast, an area typified by volcanic beaches and dense rain forest. Drop into the Arataki visitor center in the Waitakere Ranges for elevated views of the rain forest. Then, head to Piha, one of Auckland’s most famous black-sand beaches popular with swimmers and surfers.
After exploring the beach and enjoying a panoramic drive around the coastal community, head to Karekare beach, which was featured in the movie, 'The Piano.' Walk along the sparkly black sands, and then continue into the Waitakeres to see the Karekare waterfalls.
Next, make the journey through forest and farmland for an included lunch, served with tea or then. Then, close off the day with wine tastings at West Brook Wine in the Ararimu Valley and Kumeu River Wines, the latter of which is famed for its world-class chardonnay.
Your full-day tour concludes with a drop-off at your central Auckland accommodation.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
Continue to Auckland’s wild west coast, an area typified by volcanic beaches and dense rain forest. Drop into the Arataki visitor center in the Waitakere Ranges for elevated views of the rain forest. Then, head to Piha, one of Auckland’s most famous black-sand beaches popular with swimmers and surfers.
After exploring the beach and enjoying a panoramic drive around the coastal community, head to Karekare beach, which was featured in the movie, 'The Piano.' Walk along the sparkly black sands, and then continue into the Waitakeres to see the Karekare waterfalls.
Next, make the journey through forest and farmland for an included lunch, served with tea or then. Then, close off the day with wine tastings at West Brook Wine in the Ararimu Valley and Kumeu River Wines, the latter of which is famed for its world-class chardonnay.
Your full-day tour concludes with a drop-off at your central Auckland accommodation.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
Itinerary
Piha is a small settlement on the West Coast around 50km form Auckland. It is popular for surfing and nature and is one of the jewels in Auckland's crown. Isolated without public transport it is an idyllic spot to stay or visit and be surrounded by rain forest. We will take a walk on North and South Piha beaches
Duration: 30 minutes
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Coopers Creek are a family owned wine company producing a number of different wines from different regions including their own Huapai estate. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from Marlborough, Syrah and Bordeaux varieties from the warmer Hawkes Bay and Albarino and Arneis from sunny Gisborne. On their own Auckland estate they produce a popular Montepulciano as well as Merlot, Malbec and Pinot Gris - In winter they have an open fireplace where you can taste and enjoy the rustic atmosphere of their tasting room
Duration: 45 minutes
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