Things to do in Northland Region, North Island: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Explore the historic Bay of Islands in a luxury, late model Toyota 4x4 with a maximum of 4 passengers in your group. On your private 5.5-hour guided tour you will see historic locations, spectacular waterfalls, panoramic scenery, subtropical rain forests and rural farming areas away from the crowds. Included in your tour is a 1-hour winery lunch with wine tasting. Your tour is adaptable with no fixed schedule, allowing you to stop for photos, ask questions, take your time or relax and talk with your local driver.

Inclusions: Wine tasting and antipasto platter at one of Northland's award winning vineyards., Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase during lunch)

Explore award winning wineries of Russell in the Bay of Islands in a luxury, late model Toyota 4x4 SUV with a maximum of 4 passengers in your group. On your private 4-hour guided tour you will visit two of Russell's vineyards, one each end of the tour, and see historic locations, panoramic scenery, forests and rural farming areas away from the crowds. Your tour is adaptable with no fixed schedule, allowing you to stop for photos, ask questions, take your time or relax and talk with your local driver. Due to the seasonal opening hours of the wineries this tour is only available during the Northland summer season.

Inclusions: All wine tastings at vineyard cellar doors, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Local driver/guide, Private tour- only your group in the Toyota 4x4 SUV

Exclusions: Bottled wine and beer (available to purchase during tastings)

The Bay of Islands is a place to indulge and have fun. Visit the area's leading wineries, taste quality wines, excellent craft beers and enjoy a platter lunch. No trip to the Bay of Islands is complete if you do not visit the Makana Chocolate Factory and sample their award winning products. Visit the Phat Brewery, home to an outstanding range of Craft Beers.

Inclusions: Cost of wine & beer tasting, Lunch

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Explore award winning wineries of the Bay of Islands and Northland in a luxury, late model Mustang convertible or Toyota SUV. On your private 4-hour guided tour you will visit at least three of Northland's vineyards and see historic locations, panoramic scenery and rural farming areas away from the crowds. Your tour is adaptable with no fixed schedule, allowing you to stop for photos, ask questions, take your time or relax and talk with your local driver.

Inclusions: Local driver/guide, All wine tastings at vineyard cellar doors

Exclusions: Bottled wine and beer (available to purchase during tastings), Food and drinks, unless specified

This private full-day, Bay of Islands Sightseeing tour is specially designed to show you all the highlights of this brilliant place. You will be shown around the area as well as seeing all the fabulous wineries and foodie places the Bay of Islands has on offer. This tour is for everyone, packed full of fun and information and has a lot of history and beautiful places to visit. The delicious confectionery you will try – just can't be better. Kerikeri area wineries offer fabulous tasting wines in an extraordinary setting. The wineries are all nestled in the most enchanting scenery. Each winery offers its own unique experience delivering a unique atmosphere.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch

This private full-day shore excursion in the Bay of Islands is specially designed to show you all the highlights of this brilliant place. You will be shown around the area as well as seeing all the fabulous wineries and foodie places the Bay of Islands has on offer. This tour is for everyone, packed full of fun and information and has a lot of history and beautiful places to visit. The delicious confectionery you will try – just can't be better. Kerikeri area wineries offer fabulous tasting wines in an extraordinary setting. The wineries are all nestled in the most enchanting scenery. Each winery offers its own unique experience delivering a unique atmosphere.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch

You can tick of much of your bucket list with this tour! With places such as Bill Richardsons Transport World, The bottom of New Zealand Bluff, Milford Sound, Cromwells Highlands Motorsport Park, Larnachs Castle, Speights Brewery and much more this one tour has it all.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, All Accommodation, Entry into Bill Richardson Transport World, Milford Sound scenic cruise, Entry into Highlands Motorsport Museum, Carrick Wine tour and tasting, Entry into Hayes Engineering Works, Guided tour of Larnachs Castle, Speights Brewery tour, Entry into Tuma Toka Curioscape, Air-conditioned vehicle, Invercargill Airport transfers

Exclusions: Everything not mentioned in Inclusions