7 Food & Drink in Matakana That You Shouldn't Miss

Kiwiness Tours is a Matakana based tour and transport service offering a range of guided day out options from wine and craft beer tours, evening kiwi sanctuary tours at Tawharanui, scenic day trips, beach visits, chocolate boutiques, local pottery, private sheep farm visits, gelato & real fruit ice cream, honey tasting and amazing eateries! This is your first choice for people wanting tours offered in true kiwi style, nothings a problem approach! The modern minivan seats up to 11 people (other vehicles available on enquiry) and has a large cargo hold for holiday luggage, outdoor adventure gear or any supplies needed for your destination. Larger group bookings can also be arranged.

Large Passenger Service 8, 11 and 17 seater. Matakana Bespoke winery experience $99pp (Transport and 4 wineries, 4 tastings) Concerts, Weddings, Charter and Tours.

Matakana Estate is the largest winery in the region, spanning 35 hectares of land, we produce award-winning boutique-style wines and also provide luxury lodge accommodation. This hidden gem of a wine region right on Auckland's doorstep only a 1-hour drive from the CBD. Our cellar door is open Thursday - Monday for wine tastings and lunch is available Friday - Sundays. Our luxury lodge is situated on our property overlooking the vineyards and offers uninterrupted views of the countryside. With four bedrooms, it sleeps up to eight guests, an ideal location for a holiday retreat or function space.

Boutique Wine Bar offering over 40 local wines, 20 craft beers & a great spirit range. Stunning light plates priced around $10 each. Relaxed, welcoming environment, with chilled seating & views of the Farmers Market.

Ascension is a beautiful vineyard in Matakana just 40 minutes north of Auckland. With our own rustic cellar door and restaurant we are the perfect location for wine tasting and lunch. We also host stunning weddings and stylish corporate events in the Belfry our fully self contained Function Centre. Life is too short to drink boring wine! Our philosophy has evolved to craft small quantities of distinctive, terroir-driven wines from both traditional and very unusual varieties. Expensive techniques regarded as "special" by many wineries, such as cane pruning, extensive leaf plucking, crop thinning and hand harvesting, are standard here. We make small batches of our handcrafted wines, which you can only buy through our cellar door, restaurant or website. The best way to experience Ascension is to visit us! We look forward to sharing Ascension with you because it is not just a business for us. It's our life.