Kumeu Wine Tasting Tour: Wineries, Brewery & Beach Visit

A run of tastings and a brewery lunch in Kumeu Wine Country, a short drive from the city.

A half-day wine and beer tasting tour from Auckland visits two Kumeu wineries and Hallertau Brewery, where you choose between a wine tasting plate or beer flight with lunch. Hotel pickup is included, and the tour finishes at Muriwai Beach with views of the Tasman Sea. The itinerary may vary depending on winery availability; Kumeu River Wines is replaced by The Hunting Lodge on Sundays and public holidays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and local sights

• Pick up at hotel at 11am
• Wine tasting at Soljans Winery
• Lunch at Hallertau Brewery
• Visit Muriwai Beach for sea views
• Wine tasting at Kumeu River Winery

The Experience

The driver picks you up at your inner-city Auckland hotel at 11am and heads to Kumeu Wine Country. By 11:30am you're at Soljans Winery, where you taste award-winning wines in a relaxed setting designed to let you explore the range without pressure. The winery's staff walk you through the flavors and the craft behind them, so whether you're new to wine or already know what you're after, there's something to discover in the tasting.

Lunch happens at Hallertau Brewery at noon, set in a garden that feels like an escape from the city. You choose between a wine tasting flight or a beer tasting board—Hallertau is known for high-quality craft beers—and the kitchen's pizza is a highlight. The staff are friendly and the whole place has the feel of a local spot, not a tourist stop. You have time to eat and sit without rushing.

At 1:30pm the tour moves to Muriwai Beach, where the Tasman Sea spreads out in front of you and the black sand stretches along the shore. It's a shift from the tasting rooms—a moment to stand and look after the flavors and the brewery lunch. Then at 2:20pm you're at Kumeu River Winery for a final tasting of some of New Zealand's premier wines. The staff here are thorough, explaining the background and flavor profile of each wine so you leave understanding what you've tasted. If Kumeu River is closed—it shuts on Sundays and public holidays—you visit The Hunting Lodge instead. The driver returns you to your hotel by mid-afternoon.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from inner-city Auckland accommodation.
• transfers to and from Kumeu Wine Country.
• wine tastings at two wineries.
• beer and wine tasting options at Hallertau Brewery.
• lunch at the brewery with your choice of wine tasting plate or beer flight.
• a final wine tasting at Kumeu River Winery or The Hunting Lodge.
• and a stop at Muriwai Beach.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by NAVI Tours New Zealand

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked in Auckland or have a half-day window—the tour picks you up from the city, visits two wineries in Kumeu, and includes lunch, so you taste without gaps between stops.

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Top questions

What wineries will I visit on this Kumeu wine tasting tour?

Soljans Winery is the first stop at 11:30am, followed by Kumeu River Winery at 2:20pm. The specific wineries may change depending on availability at each facility; if Kumeu River is closed on Sundays or public holidays, The Hunting Lodge replaces it.

Is lunch included in the Kumeu wine tour?

Yes, lunch is included at Hallertau Brewery at noon. You choose between a wine tasting plate or a beer tasting flight, and the kitchen serves pizza and other food. The brewery sits in a garden setting and is known for its craft beers and friendly atmosphere.

How long is the half-day tour and what time does it start?

The tour is 4 hours total, including travel time. Hotel pickup happens at 11am from selected inner-city Auckland accommodation, and you return by mid-afternoon.

What happens at Muriwai Beach on this tour?

Muriwai Beach is the second-to-last stop at 1:30pm. You take in the views of the Tasman Sea and the black sand beaches after the brewery lunch and before the final winery tasting at Kumeu River.

Is hotel pickup included, and which hotels are covered?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected inner-city Auckland accommodation. When you book, you choose your pickup hotel from the available options.

What languages does the guide speak?

The licensed guide speaks English and Japanese.