Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

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Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

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US$182.56 per guest

Adult x2

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Earliest available date: October 1, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Auckland

Duration

6 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

2 - 11 guests

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore the lush Waitakere Ranges, Piha's black sand beaches, and unwind with tastings at Soljans and West Brook wineries on this immersive tour from Auckland. Enjoy nature and fine wine.

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

Experience Details

Drive up through the Henderson Valley for spectacular elevated views of the Waitakere Ranges from the Aratkai Visitors Centre. This protected regional reserve was originally used for extracting native timber in colonial days as Auckland was being settled in the 1860’s.

We then visit the beautiful West Coast black sand surf beach settlement of Piha. Take walks on both North and South Piha beaches. Enjoy a 25 min stroll through the Rainforest. Take photos of ‘Lion Rock’

After a 50 minute drive through rain forest, taste wine and take an open menu one course lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant. Established ion 1937, Soljans provide an innovative menu with a range of local fresh fish, steak, lamb, chicken, vegetarian and other dishes.

In the afternoon we visit pictureque West Brook Winery where they have a unique portfolio of varietal whites and reds which you can enjoy overlooking the vineyard.

What You Get

Transport

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Wine-tastings

Infant seats for children under seven years of age

Lunch

Lunch and any beverages with lunch are not included

Good To Know

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
A minimum of two people per booking is required

What You’ll Experience

Piha Beach

Piha is a west Coast Surf beach settlement 50 km from Auckland with a population of around one thousand residents. It is isolated without public transport and is popular for surfing, nature and hiking. Considered one of the jewels in Auckland's crown it is a great day trip for people to swim surf, hike, camp or just relax on the black sand beaches and take in the stunning forest and scenery.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Soljans Estate Winery

Soljans Estate is a fifth generation Croatian family of winemakers. Taste wines from their Auckland Vineyard they and varietals from grapes grown in Hawkes bay and Marlborough. They also have an excellent award winning vineyard bistro where you will enjoy and open menu one course lunch.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Kumeu River Wines

Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944, Kumeu River specialise in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Methode Traditionelle from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Mate’s barrique fermented Chardonnay is considered one of the best wines in the country. After gaining his bachelors degree in Oenological Science in Australia the wine maker Michael Brajkovich MW became New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and has been a Chief Judge of the Air New Zealand Wine Competition. You will enjoy a tutored tasting of five wines in the cellar door then go on a fascinating behind the scenes tour through the actual winery where you will be shown first hand the process to create barrel fermented Chardonnay. From the start to the end of the process, pressing grapes then down into the barrel room and finally back through the tank farm and bottling line. No other tour company can show you this.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

Select a pickup point

Pickup Details

There are three Hotel location pickup points, including M Social Hotel 196-200 Quay Street by the port for cruise ships Let us know your accomodation and we will let you know the closest pickup point for you. If bookings permit we may be able to collect you from up to 12 major hotels

Meeting Point

SkyCity Auckland, Federal Street, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 1010

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If your hotel or accommodation is not one we collect from the standard meeting point is Sky City Hotel and Casino. This is located in the drive-through that runs between Federal Street and Victoria Street West ( 10 meters opposite the base of the sky tower)

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 216 reviews

(Viator)

Amazing day

July 27, 2026

We experienced all 4 seasons in one day but that did not stop John providing an amazing tour. He was knowledgeable and flexible and did everything to ensure we saw and experienced everything. Joh...read more

(Viator)

Wine Tour and Rainforest experience

June 23, 2026

John is by far the best guide we've ever had. The experience he provided went far beyond wine tasting. Not only did we enjoy exceptional wines, but we also gained valuable insights into New Zealand...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Day tour to the west of Auckland

June 04, 2026

Great day tour with a lots of variety. Picturesque scenery and friendly wineries topped off with a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. Highly recommended.

(Viator)

Amazing experience and...

May 18, 2026

Amazing experience and tour with John! He was the absolute best tour guide and knew the best places to go that were not crowded and you could get the full experience without feeling overwhelmed or ...read more

(Viator)

Top notch tour and experience of black sand beaches with wine tasting

May 15, 2026

John is incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and above all, flexible. He was able to put together an amazing itinerary at the last minute. The respect that he has among his peers is very evident and ...read more