Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

Enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rose' and Pinot Noir from grapes grown on their own Eleven Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937. Enjoy a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu. Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling farmland to visit the West Coast Muriwai black sand beach settlement. See spectacular views of the Tasman Sea. Finally visit the Hunting Lodge Winery to taste four wines or artisan Beers in their alfresco tasting area overlooking the vineyard. To finish taste samples of the famous medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.