New Zealand · Wine & Beer

Explore West Auckland with Winery

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Auckland. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Muriwai Beach and its striking black-sand coastline
  • 02 See the gannet colony area at Muriwai Regional Park
  • 03 Enjoy a wine tasting in Kumeu Wine Country at Soljans Estate Winery
  • 04 Explore Piha, one of New Zealand’s most famous surf beaches
  • 05 Take in views of Piha Beach and Lion Rock
  • 06 Travel in private transport with an English-speaking guide

Discover the wild beauty of Auckland’s west coast on a private day tour that combines dramatic black-sand beaches with a taste of local wine country. Visit Muriwai Beach and Piha, two of the region’s most iconic coastal escapes, and take in striking scenery shaped by surf, cliffs, and the Tasman Sea.

Along the way, head into Kumeu Wine Country for a tasting at Soljans Estate Winery, a family-owned winery known for its New Zealand wines. With private transport and an English-speaking guide included, this experience offers a relaxed way to explore nature, coastal landscapes, and wine in one memorable outing.

Discover the wild beauty of Auckland’s west coast on a private day tour that combines dramatic black-sand beaches with a taste of local wine country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Auckland
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Muriwai Beach is a *black-sand surf beach* and surrounding area that is a popular recreational area for Aucklanders. It is located on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The Muriwai Regional Park includes a nesting site for a large colony of gannets .

You will walk around the beach to enjoy the black sand, and the cave when it's right at the low tide time.Soljans Estate Winery is a family-owned winery and bistro located in Kumeu Wine Country, West Auckland, New Zealand. They produce richly flavored New Zealand wines, including their famous Fusion Sparkling Muscat, which is New Zealand's most awarded sparkling wine. They are open every day and feature a café, cellar door, gift store and tours of the winery.

You will enjoy the NZ wine tasting.Piha is New Zealand's most famous surf beach. It is situated on the west coast of the North Island, 40 kms from the city of Auckland. This black iron-sand beach has a reputation for awesome surf which rolls in over the Tasman Sea. It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year, and especially in summer.

You will enjoy the scenery of the Piha beach with the Lion Rock.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Auckland. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • English Tour Guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses
  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • You will be notified of the guide's details 2 days before your travel date.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Auckland.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Auckland.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Auckland..

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