Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience incl. Lunch & Wine Tasting

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Overview

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.

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Hotel pickup offered

What's included

Private transportation

Admission to self-guided walk at Brick Bay sculpture trail

Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland

Enjoy relaxed dining in The Glass House with stunning handcrafted wines

Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus

Enjoy a browse through the Chocolate shop

Lunch

In-vehicle air conditioning

Taste mouth-watering samples at the famous Chocolate in Matakana Village

Indulge in the culinary delights of delicious lunch platter and wine tastings

Free delicious ice creams; rich gelato or sorbetto

Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland

Complimentary refreshments and water onboard

Admission to self-guided walk at Sculptureum art gallery

Discover the delightful tastes of fresh Matakana produce

On-board WiFi

Relax in the rejuvenating atmosphere of local wineries

Admission to handmade Chocolate Tasting

Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour

Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with excellent photo opportunities

All fees and/or taxes

Experience breath-taking views that reach far and wide to the horizon

Indulge in a wine tasting 2 of the best vineyards and a walk through the spectacular Sculpture Park

Breakfast

Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.

What to expect

Auckland Central

15 min

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.
30 min

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.
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail

3 hours

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.
2 hours

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.
30 min

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.
Auckland Central

15 min

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.