Matakana Art, Wine & Kiwi Discovery Experience

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Overview

Experience an ultimate, all-inclusive New Zealand lifestyle tour from Auckland. Escape for a day of engaging, hands-on touring, and some authentic Kiwi wilderness experiences you’ll never forget. Escape the city for a day of wining and dining, warm company, and sightseeing.

Spend a day marvelling at unspoilt countryside, browsing boutique shops and galleries, indulging in wonderful food and wine, exploring riverside towns, and experiencing the enchanting world of Sculptureum, is a mesmerising blend of art and nature.

This is a sensory delight and tranquil escape for art enthusiasts and nature lovers and wine tasting of highly acclaimed range of boutique wines, in a spectacular vineyard setting. Indulge in a farm-to-table goodness at Matakana for a simple pleasure of relaxed dining.

Savor fresh local produce and homely dining in a charming setting right by the Matakana River. Finally escape in the evening on a hands-on touring and some authentic Kiwi bird watching experiences!

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Hotel pickup offered

What's included

Witness the stunning East Coast Scenery.

Admission to self-guided outdoor gardens at Sculptureum.

Private transportation

Complimentary refreshments and water on board

Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland

Explore the gorgeous Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary.

Discover the delightful tastes of fresh Matakana produce.

Escape to the world of creative wonder of arts.

Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with excellent photo opportunities.

In-vehicle air conditioning

Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland

Experience the Northern Brown Kiwi’s habitat.

Admission to fully guided indoor art galleries at Sculptureum.

Be inspired by six, world class indoor art galleries.

Admission to 3-hour fully guided small group Kiwi watching & wilderness experience.

Indulge in a wine tasting in a spectacular vineyard setting.

Dinner

On-board WiFi

Enjoy one of the unique bird watching experience.

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey

Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus

Indulge in the culinary delights of farm-to-table dining experience.

All fees and/or taxes

Explore carefully curated garden paths, filled with more than 800 works of art.

Breakfast

Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.

What to expect

Auckland Central

15 min

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
Matakana

15 min

After we pick you up from the hotel, only an hour north of Auckland, and close to a myriad of stunning East coast beaches, Matakana is a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Matakana is a foodie heaven, if you enjoy art, sculpture, home-grown delicacies, then look no further. Head North over the Auckland Harbour bridge taking in spectacular elevated views of the city skyline, marinas, the Waitemata Harbour and watch the scenery become increasingly rural, as the city suburbs yield to farms, countryside, and coastline. It's a place to enjoy unique sculpture, wine trails, forest walks and urban sophistication. A visit to Matakana comes with memories to treasure.
Sculptureum

3 hours

Experience a unique sculpture trail which winds through a remarkable native landscape, showcasing New Zealand’s leading contemporary sculptors, set in a stunning natural environment, at the enchanting world of Sculptureum, is a mesmerising blend of art and nature. This is a sensory delight and a tranquil escape for art enthusiasts and nature lovers. An art experience that is internationally unique with over 800 works of art, filled with three outdoor sculpture gardens and six indoor art galleries. A destination that has been ten years in the making, is designed to unlock imagination, fuel creativity, and ignite the mind. Experience wine tasting and savour exquisite wines, crafted from the onsite own vineyard.
1 hour

Afterwards, explore Matakana Village’s galleries, gift stores, fashion boutiques, eateries, and sightseeing in the region. Indulge in the culinary delights and immerse yourself in a world of flavour in farm-to-table goodness at Matakana kitchen for a simple pleasure of relaxed dining. Savor fresh local produce and homely dining in a charming setting right by the river.
3 hours

After dinner, join your local tour guide, for a fantastic evening, exploring the Tāwharanui bird sanctuary, home to the New Zealand Kiwi! This unique experience is right on Auckland’s doorstep and will allow you to get up close with some of New Zealand’s rarest (and vocal!) birdlife. This thriving sanctuary, located on a remote peninsula in the Hauraki Gulf is the perfect habitat for Kiwi and other native NZ birds such as the Kereru, Tui, Wētā, Native Owl and much more!
Auckland Central

15 min

After an exhilarating fun-filled art & bird watching adventure experience at Matakana, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).

Additional Information

Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Each booking must include at least one adult.