FD The Matakana Wine Region Itinerary

FD The Matakana Wine Region
Duration: 1 day
Highlights: Warkworth, Tawharanui Regional Park, Matakana wine region, Morris & James Pottery Workshop
Travel along picturesque rolling hills and embark on a fascinating journey of discovery via the Matakana wine region
Itinerary
FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Departing from the pier this morning with your professional guide you will begin with a brief overview of the city. Auckland is a colourful, vibrant metropolis and the city’s
spectacular setting on the sparkling Waitemata Harbour gives rise to its title ‘City of Sails’. Its most obvious landmarks are the Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and Rangitoto
Island, the region’s youngest volcano.
Heading out of the city to the north you will find the Rodney District where you will pause in the historic village of Warkworth for morning tea at a local tea shop and the
chance to stretch your legs with a short stroll through the village. Re-board your coach and continue with your journey to the beautiful and remote Tawharanui Regional
Park for a walk around the park and the sensationally secluded beach.
From here you will transfer to Matakana, an upcoming boutique wine region, where you will visit two of the finest vineyards in the area. Enjoy a wine tasting at the first,
before proceeding to the second vineyard where you will be invited to relax and enjoy a gourmet lunch and wine tasting.
before proceeding to the second vineyard where you will be invited to relax and enjoy a gourmet lunch and wine tasting.
Depart this coastal paradise and head back to Auckland, pausing on the way at the renowned Morris & James Pottery Workshop where you will have some free time to
browse the showroom and perhaps purchase some pieces of craftwork.
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Begin your day with a brief overview of Auckland city, passing spectacular landmarks such as Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and Rangitoto Island, the region’s youngest
volcano. Next you will visit the historic village of Warkworth for morning tea at a local tea shop and some short time at leisure in the village. Continue on to Tawharanui
Regional Park for a walk around the park and the sensationally secluded beach. From here you will transfer to Matakana, an upcoming boutique wine region, where you will
visit two of the finest vineyards in the area for wine tasting and a gourmet lunch. Returning back to Auckland you will stop at renowned Morris & James Pottery Workshop
where you will have some free time to browse the showroom and perhaps purchase some pieces of craftwork.
TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 Depart the pier and enjoy panoramic overview of Auckland
01:30 Morning tea and stroll at Warkworth
02:15 Photo opportunity and walk at Tawharanui Regional Park
03:15 Wine tasting at boutique vineyard
04:30 Gourmet lunch and wine tasting at vineyard
06:30 Visit Morris & James Pottery Workshop
08:00 Tour ends back at the pier
Approximate Duration: 8 Hours
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- Tour includes coach transfers, driver and guide, tasting at 2 wineries and gourmet lunch
- Activity level – Moderate. There is a total of approximately 1 km walking involved at the vineyards. Walking in Warkworth and at Tawharanui Regional Park is at the guests’
discretion
- Guests must be 18 years and over to participate in wine tasting