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

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Immerse in Matakana's charm with a luxe private tour. Revel in wine tastings, gourmet lunch, art, and nature exploration. Savor handcrafted chocolates and finish with Italian-style gelato.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Private transportation
Admission to self-guided walk at Brick Bay sculpture trail
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Breakfast
Dinner

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • 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.
  • This is a self-guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.

What You’ll Experience

1

Auckland Central

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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Chocolate Brown

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail

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.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
4

Sculptureum

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 onsite own vineyard.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
5

Charlies Gelato

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

Auckland Central

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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, Customs Street East, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 1010

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Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $1,140.91 
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Please note that the time is in New Zealand Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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