Port
Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$400
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 5¾ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Departing from Matiatia Wharf, your first visit is to Tantalus Estate for a craft-beer or wine tasting. This winery among the vines offers diverse a tasting experience, including a Merlot blend, Syrah and Cabernet blend. Internationally-inspired cuisine and handcrafted ales are on offer, poured within close proximity to the state-of-the-art brewery.
A short drive brings you to Kennedy Point Vineyard, known for certified, fully organic Syrah, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and rosé wines. Here you will also taste estate-grown olive oil and New Zealand avocado oil. The winery decks are tucked among the pohutukawa trees overlooking Waiheke Island's Kennedy Bay -- the perfect setting in which to sample a range of fine wines. Enjoy some local Te Matuku Bay oysters and a small cheese plate to complement the wine tasting.
Round out your day at a Spanish-style lunch venue. Casita Miro offers a Mediterranean tapas menu with extensive sea and vineyard views from a beautiful Art Deco-style pavilion.