Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience incl. Lunch & Wine Tasting Tour From Auckland
Description
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a self-guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
- 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.
- 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.
- All children ages 10 and under must always be accompanied by an adult.
Reviews(4)
Mary was an amazing driver and wonderful guide. We had a wonderful visit to the vineyard, delicious wine tasting and lunch, and gorgeous tour of the vistas!
Tena Koe, Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that Mary made your day so special with her warm guiding and excellent driving. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the vineyard visit, delicious wine tasting, relaxing lunch, and the stunning scenic vistas along the way. We’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences across Aotearoa! Ngā mihi nui, The ExperienceKart Team
This was a wonderful experience. We embarked on a tour with Karthik, who was extremely insightful and shared the most interesting facts about Auckland and New Zealand. We were fortunate to be the only ones on our tour, which made it extra special since we were on our honeymoon from the States and it was our final day in Auckland. We enjoyed a fantastic chocolate tasting, a delightful stroll viewing Katakana art, and an amazing lunch. That was just the beginning before the exceptional wine tasting at Sculptureum, which could have been a tour on its own. To top it off, we were treated to the best gelato in NZ at the end. If you have any doubts about booking this tour, rest assured and make your reservation for a day filled with enjoyment!
Kia Ora Arianna, Thank you sincerely for choosing to book with ExperienceKart and we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed traveling to Matakana with our guide Karthik and that we made it very special as you were spending your honeymoon iN NZ! We sincerely appreciate your comments and look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you very much for recommending our services!
The charcuterie boards are amazing! Wine was excellent. We bought 2 bottles of Pinot Gris to take home for a birthday party. The art walk in the forest was a nice touch especially with the classical music. I have been to 155 countries and I have never heard classical music in a forest. Kudos to the person who thought that up.
Kia ora Diana, Thank you so much for your lovely 5 star review and we are super glad that you had a lovely experience visiting the vineyards and enjoyed the wine tasting and delicious lunch and the sculpture trail later also enjoying the classical music! We look forward to hosting you again in the near future and until then best wishes and safe travels!
We booked our tour via Expedia and were picked up on time at our hotel. Our driver Karthik gave great explanations along the way. The drive was very comfortable in a Mercedes van. First stop was the Manuka honey farm. Very interesting, we learned a lot and saw the bees at work.. I enjoyed one of the best ice creams, made with honey..delicious! We experienced a lot of honey based products such as eye cream or soap. Unfortunately we can't take honey home..so delicious. Chocolate tasting was next..super quality. Swiss like .The highlight was wine tasting and lunch at glasshouse winery. A must for food and wine lovers. And the Art trail is something you will never forget...and a good workout after the great lunch.we spent a good 2 hours there..great scenery also for photo taking. As an ice cream lover I was in for a special treat on the way back.. You won't miss it..artisan ice cream at it's best..ask Karthik to take you there.. A wonderful excursion!!!
Kia Ora Dirk, Thank you very much for your lovely 5 star review and we are very pleased to hear that you had such an amazing day travelling up to Matakana enjoying our foodie heaven with multiple treats throughout the day! We look forward to having you onboard some of our other tours very soon and until then we wish you safe travels and kindest regards from all of us here at ExperienceKart!
