Top Auckland Seasonal & Special Occasions

Black sands, native wildlife, and award-winning wine awaits you on this tour of Auckland’s wild west coast. Following pickup from your central hotel, you’ll travel to Muriwai, a coastal enclave whose windswept beach and waves draw surfers and visitors from miles around. Stroll the beach and visit the cliff-top gannet colony, then continue to a nearby wine estate, where you’ll taste a selection of local varietals and blends.

See the sights and savor the tastes of rural Northern Auckland on this full day tasting tour. Instead of going to a preselected set of wineries that might not be to your taste, enjoy an itinerary customized to you. Go behind the scenes at some of the region’s family-owned wineries and discover their winemaking secrets. In between the vineyards, drive through the dense forests and sprawling farmland of Northern Auckland, stopping for photos at black-sand Muriwai beach and Takapu gannet colony.

Combine a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland with afternoon wine tasting on this full-day excursion, including a winery lunch. Travel by minivan with a professional guide past significant landmarks, appreciate the views over Auckland Harbour, and enjoy a beach stroll. Then savor wine at three award-winning North Island wineries in the Kumeu wine region. Numbers are limited to 18 people to ensure a memorable experience with like-minded wine lovers. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy wine-tasting in the beautiful Matakana area, just north of Auckland, without having to worry about who will be designated driver—everyone in your party can try some wine. You’ll visit three boutique, family-run wineries that specialize mainly in red wines. Have a delicious lunch at one of the wineries. Make several side-trips throughout the day, such as to a beach, a cheese maker, ancient trees, and more.

Explore the Waitakere Ranges rain forest and Auckland’s rugged west coast, including Piha Beach, during an afternoon tour with a guide who is knowledgeable about New Zealand flora and fauna. From the Arataki Centre, admire sweeping views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Learn about Maori history, stroll the beach, and take a nature walk through a lush rain forest while you experience Auckland's largest regional park.

Spend an afternoon on a 3-hour food walking tour of Auckland. You’ll stroll past city architecture while nibbling on sweet treats along the way. Walk with a knowledgeable local guide around the heart of the central city. Tantalize your taste buds with visits to local producers of artisan wine, beer, ice cream and other world-class offerings from Auckland's finest food purveyors.

Discover Auckland’s food and wine on a half-day tour with a local insider who shares the region’s freshest seafood, baked goods and other delectable treats. Enjoy morning tea, a light lunch and wine tasting of superb varietals; visit the Auckland Fish Market and meet the talented artisan producers at a farmers’ market; and travel by minivan to key landmarks including Ponsonby Road, Mt Eden and the Auckland Domain. You’ll discover a wealth of epicurean delights in Auckland on this small-group tour, limited to six people for personalized attention.

The lakeside resort town of Rotorua is renowned for its geothermal wonders and rich Maori heritage. On this full-day tour from Auckland, benefit from the personal touch of a small-group excursion and customize your itinerary with a choice of different tour options. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city, followed by free time to explore independently, or up to two extra activities, such as the Te Puia Maori Village, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, the Polynesian Spa, or the Agrodome.

See the untamed beauty of New Zealand’s west coast on this North Island day trip from Auckland. Travel with a guide to the Waitakere Ranges, with a stop at the Arataki Visitor Centre overlook for views of the Tasman Sea out to the Pacific Ocean. Admire Maori carvings before a guided rainforest walk, then visit giant kauri trees and one of the area’s magnificent black sand beaches. Picnic lunch and light refreshments are included.

Make the most of your time in Auckland with a small-group tour that crams all the city’s best bits into just one day. Snap photos of Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and One Tree Hill; take in the views from Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay; explore vibrant neighborhoods like Ponsonby; and visit off-the-beaten-track attractions like Muriwai Beach, the Auckland Domain and Parnell.

With this shared arrival transfer from the Auckland airport to your Auckland hotel by comfortable minivan, you can skip the taxi line. Simply book your transport then start a hassle-free vacation with easy pickup outside the arrivals hall by your professional and courteous driver. Airport transfers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Auckland’s craft brew scene is booming, as you’ll experience first-hand on this afternoon beer-focused tour. Start with a filling lunch so you’re well prepared for beer sampling all afternoon. Visit three breweries or venues where you’ll see beer being made, hear from the brewers and, of course, taste a variety of delicious and unique beers. Your guide can recommend places to go to continue the party into the night.

Kumeu Wine Country is one of New Zealand’s oldest wine regions and lies just a 30-minute drive from Auckland. On this small-group tour, visit three family-run wineries in the Kumeu region; sample a variety of red, white, or rosé wines during guided wine tastings; and enjoy a delicious lunch of seasonal cuisine and regional wines.

Join the team for an exciting and unique day of fun, laughter, good food and most importantly good wine. Before heading back to the city, you experience a leisurely drive through the rolling hills of Muriwai countryside and witness the world famous Gannet Bird Colony and walk on the Black sand beach of Muriwai. Don't hestitate, book your tour today!

Auckland’s Wild West Coast Tour, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines the best the west coast of Auckland has to offer. Highlights: • West Coast Black Sand Beaches & Rugged Coastline • Muriwai Gannet Colony • Hallertau Brewery Lunch • Craft Beer Tasting Done jointly with our Auckland Highlights Tour makes the ultimate Auckland experience. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

Escape Auckland for the day and head to the Matakana coast, just north of the city. Art lovers will enjoy spending time at Sculptureum, beautifully landscaped gardens (plus indoor galleries) full of quirky sculptures that kids and adults will enjoy. Foodies will also enjoy wine, chocolate, and honey tasting at various places in Matakana. This is a delightful and relaxing day out that will suit travelers with a range of interests.

Get out of the city without traveling too far by visiting four West Auckland wineries over the course of a day. Sip your way along the Kumeu Wine Trail, where you’ll receive tastings at each. You’ll also stop at one for longer, to enjoy a delicious three-course meal. Learn which grape varieties grow best in this part of New Zealand, among other interesting wine-making facts, from your knowledgeable guide.

Offering beautiful scenery, spectacular natural features, and rich native culture, New Zealand is an outdoor-lover’s dream destination—with adventure waiting round every corner. On this private tour, hop into the saddle and hit the beach on horseback, sample fine wines at a traditional winery, and delve into New Zealand’s colorful art scene. With lunch plus pickup and drop-off in central Auckland included, experience the best of New Zealand’s countryside and culture.

Small group, personalised tours, no crowded buses, professional, friendly, local guide giving you a memorable experience. Visit Muriwai Beach, see the world famous Gannet Colony, birds nesting from August through to March. Sample and purchase some of NZ’s finest wines throughout the Kumeu Region. Check out Hallertau Brewery, paddle taste world class craft beers, enjoy a kiwi luncheon. (Min 2 pax)

Set around two harbors, Auckland is surrounded by islands, beaches, and marinas. This small-group tour takes you from coast-to-coast in one day, stopping to admire the views of the Hauraki Gulf and Waitematā Harbour, see Auckland Harbour Bridge, and visit the black sand beaches of Muriwai on the Tasman Sea coast. Plus, visit a local winery for a guided wine tasting and pass through some of Auckland’s diverse neighborhoods.

Sip wine, taste honey, savor chocolate and indulge in a winery lunch with local art on this Matakana Coast day trip from Auckland. An in-the-know guide accompanies your small group to this premier arts-and-crafts destination on New Zealand's North Island, including stops at two local wineries, the Puhoi Honey Centre, a delectable hand-made chocolate factory and the Brick Bay sculpture park. Numbers are limited to a nine people to ensure a more personalized experienced.

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland City and spend the day exploring Auckland's wine country, agricultural region, where you experience their heritage and tradition, whilst tasting their award winning world-renowned wines. Savour a picnic by the lake, enjoy a game of outdoor, experience a delicious lunch at a vineyard restaurant roaming gardens and wander among the vines, continued to an impressive coastline with cliff-top trails to a huge gannet colony, at Muriwai’s one of New Zealand's most spectacular black-sand surf beaches.

You don’t need to travel to space to experience near-total weightlessness and perfect mindfulness. Enter a whole new world of serenity as you float with your partner in a couple’s float tank, shielded from outside sound and light. Reconnect as skin-temperature water infused with Epsom salt replenishes skin, soothes muscles, and relieves anxiety. Your float room is completely private, while your host will answer any questions you may have