Private Tour: Bay of Islands Tour with Wine Tasting
6 h
Private
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About this activity
The first vines in New Zealand were planted in the Bay of Islands by the missionary, Reverend Samuel Marsden in 1819. In the late 1800’s, the Croatian gum-diggers arrived in Northland, bringing their European tradition of winemaking. This has been the foundation of the New Zealand wine industry, with many of today’s successful wine companies able to trace their lineage back to Northland.
Its northern location and closeness to the sea (nowhere is the sea more than 50 kilometres away) give the Northland region an almost subtropical climate – humid, sunny and warm. With the country’s highest average annual temperature, the total amount of heat available to the vines to ripen their grapes during the growing season is greater in Northland than in any of the country’s other wine regions. Soils are mainly clay-rich loam soils over a sub-soil of compact clay, with most of the region’s land lying below 150 meters.
In terms of wine styles, the regions tropical Chardonnays, popular Pinot Gris and vibrant Viogniers are leading the white wine growth, whilst red wines include spicy Syrahs, stylish Cabernet / Merlot blends, peppery Pinotages and complex Chambourcin.
This is a list of the attractions you can enjoy on this tour:
• WaitangiTreaty Grounds (Paihia) – New Zealand's most important historic site. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are an absolute must-do when you are at the Bay of Islands. A high-energy, entertaining Cultural Performance (Additional costs apply of approximately NZ$40 per person)
• Haruru Falls (Paihia) – Just around the corner from Paihia showcases a breathtaking waterfall.
• The Stone Store & Kemp House – Kerikeri Mission Station (Kerikeri) – The lovely site of two of the country's oldest surviving buildings.
• Rainbow Falls (Kerikeri) – stunning Rainbow Falls on Kerikeri's outskirts.
• St James Anglican Church (Kerikeri) – the wooden historic church on the hill above the Stone Store.
• Rewa‘s Village (Kerikeri) – a full scale replica of a pre – European Māori fishing village.
• Wharepuke Falls (Kerikeri) – a picturesque forest falls.
• Visit of the most popular wineries in Kerikeri area for wine tasting and lunch (Additional costs apply)
Its northern location and closeness to the sea (nowhere is the sea more than 50 kilometres away) give the Northland region an almost subtropical climate – humid, sunny and warm. With the country’s highest average annual temperature, the total amount of heat available to the vines to ripen their grapes during the growing season is greater in Northland than in any of the country’s other wine regions. Soils are mainly clay-rich loam soils over a sub-soil of compact clay, with most of the region’s land lying below 150 meters.
In terms of wine styles, the regions tropical Chardonnays, popular Pinot Gris and vibrant Viogniers are leading the white wine growth, whilst red wines include spicy Syrahs, stylish Cabernet / Merlot blends, peppery Pinotages and complex Chambourcin.
This is a list of the attractions you can enjoy on this tour:
• WaitangiTreaty Grounds (Paihia) – New Zealand's most important historic site. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are an absolute must-do when you are at the Bay of Islands. A high-energy, entertaining Cultural Performance (Additional costs apply of approximately NZ$40 per person)
• Haruru Falls (Paihia) – Just around the corner from Paihia showcases a breathtaking waterfall.
• The Stone Store & Kemp House – Kerikeri Mission Station (Kerikeri) – The lovely site of two of the country's oldest surviving buildings.
• Rainbow Falls (Kerikeri) – stunning Rainbow Falls on Kerikeri's outskirts.
• St James Anglican Church (Kerikeri) – the wooden historic church on the hill above the Stone Store.
• Rewa‘s Village (Kerikeri) – a full scale replica of a pre – European Māori fishing village.
• Wharepuke Falls (Kerikeri) – a picturesque forest falls.
• Visit of the most popular wineries in Kerikeri area for wine tasting and lunch (Additional costs apply)
Included
- Transport by private vehicle
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
Food
20%
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