The Best of Auckland’s West Coast & Wine Tasting Tour

Meet your guide at the Auckland Cruise Port and begin your journey to the stunning West Coast.

• Enjoy breathtaking views of towering cliffs, powerful ocean waves, and dramatic volcanic black sand beaches along the rugged coastline.

• Explore Ancient Native Rainforest by walking through a lush native rainforest, home to:

  • Pohutukawa (New Zealand Christmas Tree)

  • Nikau Palms

  • Silver Fern (New Zealand’s national symbol)

• Visit a 1,000-Year-Old Kauri Tree:  Stand before a majestic Kauri tree, one of the oldest and largest in the region, and learn about its significance.
• Wine Tasting & Lunch in Kumeu Wine Region

  • Travel to Kumeu, a world-renowned wine region with 65 wineries, fruit stalls, and gourmet restaurants.

  • Option to enjoy lunch at a premium winery (at your own expense).

  • Savor a wine tasting experience, sampling some of the finest local wines.

• Visit Muriwai Beach, one of Auckland’s most famous black sand beaches formed by volcanic activity.

• Walk to the Australasian Gannet Colony

  • Take an easy clifftop walk to view one of New Zealand’s only three mainland gannet colonies.

  • Watch these majestic seabirds nesting on the rocky coastline.

  • Learn from your guide about their unique migration to Australia each year.

Relax on the scenic drive back to Auckland Cruise Port, arriving in time for your ship’s departure.