Auckland Wine Tasting Coach Tours

Cotter House offers access to 2 types of wine tasting tours: prices are indicative - check with u.

WAIHEKE TOURS - In the early 1980's Waiheke Island, in Auckland harbour, was established as a fashionable district for the production of high quality red wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.  We can include Waiheke Island - the hottest wine destination in Auckland - in your wine tasting tour with Ananda Tours.  Depart on the 10am ferry, returning on the 3pm Ferry.  You will be picked up and shown around in an air conditioned mini van, with well informed guide, introduced to the wine makers who will be delighted to present their wines personally.

TRADITIONAL WINE TASTING TOURS -  Henderson, Kumeu and Huapai to the northwest of Auckland's city centre, are the traditional winemaking districts of the Auckland region. On your Auckland wine tasting tour you can sample Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay which are the most popular varieties here although Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and other white varieties are also planted.

Auckland's soils are mainly shallow clays over hard silty-clay subsoils or sandy loams. Vineyards are mostly planted in pockets of flat land on the drier east coast or in the shelter of western ranges.

• Auckland's most recent premium wine district, Clevedon, has established small pockets of vines in the rolling farmlands about half an hour south of the city. 
• Matakana, on the east coast about one hour's drive north of Auckland city, has also earned an enviable reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon and has since undergone a very rapid expansion in both red and white wine production.

Information kindly supplied by Wine Institute of New Zealand

CITY BREAKS - Wine tours  Half day - Auckland Vineyards & wineries tours

Enjoy a choice guided tour of 3-5 vineyards, with lunch included, wine and cheese platter, followed by a tour of west coast beaches with Auckland Wine Tasting Coach Tours

• Option 1 - Choice of private limousine transport and guide - price on application (POA) = info@otterhouse.com
  
• Option 2 - Fine Wines Coach Tour (the coach caters for min 2 people, and can take up to 7 people)
  

Package 1 -  WEST AUCKLAND BIG DAY OUT Coach Tour - 4 to 5 premium Kumeu region winery tastings

$NZ 299 per person - prices are indicative - check with us  = Includes A full day of fantastic wine, food and stunning coastal scenery. Includes premium cheese board selection Includes ‘open menu' Vineyard Restaurant lunch including wines, desserts, coffee/tea etc.  plus detailed tasting notes and complimentary mineral water. NO added fees or costs.	minimum 2 - maximum of 7.
Free door-to-door service from Inner City in a climate controlled 7-seater coach. Full Day four to five winery tasting tour - VISIT West Brook winery, Matua Valley, Soljans, Kumeu River, and Nobilo.  After lunch, option of Honey Centre – honey tastings	10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. approx

Package 2 - FULL DAY NORTH AUCKLAND Coach Tour

A full day of fantastic NZ wine, food and stunning coastal scenery.

All included: tasting and entry fees, superb a la carte restaurant lunch with wine, detailed tasting notes and information pack  - prices are indicative - check with us

$NZ 350 per person - Climate controlled 9-seater coach.	minimum 2 - maximum of 7
Visit three boutique wineries in picturesque Matakana wine region 50 minutes north of the City to taste their best wines. Break the journey north with famous Puhoi Cheeses tasting and morning tea/coffee.	9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. approx
Relax over a leisurely superb ‘open menu’ restaurant lunch with fine wines, desserts, coffee/tea etc. After lunch, visit renowned Morris & James ceramics workshop or Honey Centre.

Package 3 - DELUXE NORTH/WEST AUCKLAND FULL DAY Coach Tour

The ultimate connoisseur’s tour.

All inclusive price covers food, entry fees, wine and food tastings plus a la carte café lunch with wine, plus complimentary mineral water. NO added fees or costs. Prices are indicative - check with us

$NZ 350 per person.  Climate controlled 9-seater coach. Stunning Pacific Coast scenery.
Full Day four winery tasting tour, plus enjoy a superb restaurant lunch in the heart of Matakana's green wine country. Visit two boutique wineries in picturesque Matakana wine region 50 minutes north of the City. Break the journey north with famous Puhoi Cheeses tasting and morning tea/coffee	9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m  approx .
After lunch, travel to West Auckland’s historic Kumeu region for two further winery tastings

Package 4 - FOOD 7 WINE LOVERS  Tour

All inclusive price covers food, entry fees, wine and food tastings plus a la carte café lunch with wine, plus complimentary mineral water and goodies bag per person. NO added fees or costs. Prices are indicative - check with us

$NZ 350 per person - Climate controlled 9-seater coach. Treat your tastebuds to a fantastic day, visiting and sampling at Auckland's exclusive food, wine and liquor specialty outlets, with opportunities to purchase. Included: Pickup & return, mineral water, lunch with wine, goodies bag & tasting notes.	Monday to Saturday only Not available Sundays
Start at Sanford's Seafood Market (fresh local seafood, sushi, deli). Then Sabato Fine Foods (sample and browse Italian, Spanish and local gourmet goods). After that, a short drive to Elliott Stables Food Quarter: Kapiti Cheeses and ice creams, Chocolate Cake Co (truffles and cup cakes), Sushi Bar, Fine Wine shop, Scotch Whisky boutique, Prenzel liqueurs and schnapps, Organic Meat shop, Designer Florist. Country Café Lunch in rural Kumeu, with Wine, coffee etc. Two Kumeu region winery tastings with a NZ Fine Cheese Platter. BeesOnline Honey Centre tastings. Option of: fruit wine and/or German style Beer tasting (extra $15 p.p. per tasting)	9.00 a.m. -3.00 p.m. approx minimum 2 people - maximum 7 .