Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

Monday to Friday enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at Kumeu River Wines. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French Burgundian barriques. Established in 1944 they specialize in Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Cremant. Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937. Time is allocated to enjoy a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu. Please note lunch costs and beverages with lunch are NOT included and are at the travellers own expense. Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling farmland to visit the West Coast Muriwai black sand beach settlement. See spectacular views of the Tasman Sea. Last we visit " The Hunting Lodge Lawn Bar" for wine or beer boards depending on your preference. To finish taste samples of the famous Arataki and Manuka Doctor medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.