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Matakana Art, Wine & Kiwi Discovery Experience - Private Tour
Matakana Art, Wine & Kiwi Discovery Experience - Private Tour
Matakana Art, Wine & Kiwi Discovery Experience - Private Tour
Matakana Art, Wine & Kiwi Discovery Experience - Private Tour
Matakana Art, Wine & Kiwi Discovery Experience - Private Tour

Matakana Art, Wine & Kiwi Discovery Experience - Private Tour

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Overview

Experience an ultimate, all-inclusive New Zealand lifestyle tour from Auckland. Escape for a day of engaging, hands-on touring, and some authentic Kiwi wilderness experiences you’ll never forget. Escape the city for a day of wining and dining, warm company, and sightseeing. Spend a day marvelling at unspoilt countryside, browsing boutique shops and galleries, indulging in wonderful food and wine, exploring riverside towns, and experiencing the enchanting world of Sculptureum, is a mesmerising blend of art and nature. This is a sensory delight and tranquil escape for art enthusiasts and nature lovers and wine tasting of highly acclaimed range of boutique wines, in a spectacular vineyard setting. Indulge in a farm-to-table goodness at Matakana for a simple pleasure of relaxed dining. Savour fresh local produce and homely dining in a charming setting right by the Matakana River. Finally escape in the evening on a hands-on touring and some authentic Kiwi bird watching experiences!

Activity location

  • Auckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWitness the stunning East Coast Scenery.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to self-guided outdoor gardens at Sculptureum.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary refreshments and water on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedExplore the gorgeous Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary.
  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover the delightful tastes of fresh Matakana produce.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEscape to the world of creative wonder of arts.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with excellent photo opportunities.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedPremium Wine Tasting at Sculptureum.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperience the Northern Brown Kiwi’s habitat.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to fully guided indoor art galleries at Sculptureum.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBe inspired by six, world class indoor art galleries.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to 3-hour fully guided small group Kiwi watching & wilderness experience.
  • What's includedWhat's includedIndulge in a wine tasting in a spectacular vineyard setting.
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner at Matakana Market Kitchen (Gourmet Shared Platters, One Course Dinner including Dessert).
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy one of the unique bird watching experience.
  • What's includedWhat's includedA local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
  • What's includedWhat's includedLuxurious temperature-controlled private transport in a minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedIndulge in the culinary delights of farm-to-table dining experience.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedExplore carefully curated garden paths, filled with more than 800 works of art.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, and any essential personal items.
  • You must wear comfortable shoes that can be secured, such as trainers/trainers.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • Red lensed torches are provided for each person. Great commentary and insightful facts shared along the way.
  • Spotting a Kiwi is not guaranteed as this is a real deal nature tour, and trackers are not used. However, the chances are high.
  • 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.
  • This is a self-guided walking tour and sensible walking, and closed toe footwear is recommended.
  • Participants must be 5 years and over and must be always accompanied by an adult.
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get somegreat travel photos.
  • Use of torches are not permitted, and camera flashes must be turned off to protect our Kiwi birds.
  • A quiet nighttime voice to not scare these beautiful birds away.
  • Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
  • Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.

Activity itinerary

Auckland Central
  • 15m
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.
Matakana (Pass by)
After we pick you up from the hotel, only an hour north of Auckland, and close to a myriad of stunning East coast beaches, Matakana is a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Matakana is a foodie heaven, if you enjoy art, sculpture, home-grown delicacies, then look no further. Head North over the Auckland Harbour bridge taking in spectacular elevated views of the city skyline, marinas, the Waitemata Harbour and watch the scenery become increasingly rural, as the city suburbs yield to farms, countryside, and coastline. It's a place to enjoy unique sculpture, wine trails, forest walks and urban sophistication. A visit to Matakana comes with memories to treasure.
Sculptureum
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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, at the enchanting world of Sculptureum, is a mesmerising blend of art and nature. This is a sensory delight and a tranquil escape for art enthusiasts and nature lovers. An art experience that is internationally unique with over 800 works of art, filled with three outdoor sculpture gardens and six indoor art galleries. A destination that has been ten years in the making, is designed to unlock imagination, fuel creativity, and ignite the mind. Experience wine tasting and savour exquisite wines, crafted from the on-site own vineyard.
Matakana Market Kitchen
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Afterwards, explore Matakana Village’s galleries, gift stores, fashion boutiques, eateries, and sightseeing in the region. Indulge in the culinary delights and immerse yourself in a world of flavour in farm-to-table goodness at Matakana kitchen for a simple pleasure of relaxed dining. Savour fresh local produce and homely dining in a charming setting right by the river.
Tawharanui Regional Park
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After dinner, join your local tour guide, for a fantastic evening, exploring the Tāwharanui bird sanctuary, home to the New Zealand Kiwi! This unique experience is right on Auckland’s doorstep and will allow you to get up close with some of New Zealand’s rarest (and vocal!) birdlife. This thriving sanctuary, located on a remote peninsula in the Hauraki Gulf is the perfect habitat for Kiwi and other native NZ birds such as the Kereru, Tui, Wētā, Native Owl and much more!
Auckland Central
  • 15m
After an exhilarating fun-filled art & bird watching adventure experience at Matakana, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAuckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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