NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours

417A Tamaki Drive, Auckland Central 1740, New Zealand

+64 9 5751958

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Ranked #1 of 40 tours in Auckland Central

55 Reviews

Type: Tours

Owner description: NZWINEPRO™ are wine industry professionals offering personal wine making tours and scenic adventures for discerning enthusiasts. Owner & guide John...... more » Owner description: NZWINEPRO™ are wine industry professionals offering personal wine making tours and scenic adventures for discerning enthusiasts. Owner & guide John McFarlane is a fifth generation New Zealander and has worked in hospitality and tourism for over 27 years. With 15 years experience working directly in the industry, you'll be guided beyond the cellar door with morning and afternoon options, stunning wines to taste, magnificent coastal scenery/regional parks, honey producers, cheese factory tastings, olive oils and delicious New Zealand cuisine. See how wine is made with private guided behind the scenes winemaking facility tours at Villa Maria Estate or Kumeu River Wines. Door to door service to Auckland's very best wineries and vineyards. Destinations include Kumeu, Huapai, Waimauku, Muriwai, Piha, Matakana, & Waiheke Island.

Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Stairs / elevator, Lockers / storage, Bathroom facilities

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Barry C

Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

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4 reviews

“More than just wine”

Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

Personal service, knowledgeable guide, fantastic wines We were treated to a splendid tour through the North Island scenery accompanied by lively conversation and considered views. We even sampled some fantastic local ice cream what more could you ask for? More

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AilsaO

Auckland, New Zealand

1 review

“Awesome day - well worth it !!”

Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

I chose the Vineyard and Black Sand Tour - John collected us from the desired pick up spot and we headed off with 5 other people - who all, it turns out, were locals of Auckland. The wineries that we visited were friendly and made sure that we all had a great selection of tastings. John obviously has a great... More

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kaoruko914

Tokyo, Japan

1 review

“Very Best Tour to experience wine, food and Auckland!!”

Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW

I joined the tour visiting Villa Maria Wine Makers Picnic. The nice lady at Tourist Info highly recommended this tour and I applied to it. John picked me up just only 10 minutes later! We started our tour driving through pretty Parnell Village to Conwall Park where we could see the beautiful view of Auckland. That was really worth to... More

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Hi Kaoruko, It was a pleasure to take you to Villa Maria Estate. It must have been a marathon for you knowing you had just arrived from Tokyo. Still, as we both know.. the best thing you can do when you arrive anywhere is to stick to the local time to make your body clock adjust more quickly. It was... More

markdoc_geo

Copenhagen, Denmark

1 review

“A foodies dream day out!”

Reviewed February 13, 2012

My wife and I chose the Matakana Coastal tour - and had pretty much a perfect day. John picked the two of us up in downtown Auckland and from there on it was more like having a personal chauffeur and guide than a tour. From cheese in Puhoi, through three great vineyards and lunch in the sun at Ascension, to... More

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Hi Mark, I'm really please you both enjoyed your trip to Matakana. It really is a lovely region to go if smaller wineries and things like cheese and honey are of interest. I love wine, but with a background in hospitality, and having owned my own restaurant, I have always had a love for the alchemy of cooking and food.... More

PerfectStrangerNZ

Tutukaka Coast

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10 reviews

8 helpful votes

“A real credit to New Zealand”

Reviewed February 12, 2012

We live in New Zealand, but since my wife and I were the unofficial tour guides for my sister, her husband and a family friend during the day and a half they were in Auckland before they met their cruise ship. We wanted to treat them to something special and unforgettable and that, in a nutshell, is exactly what John's... More

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Thank you so much for your wonderful detailed review, I feel somewhat humbled to receive such generous praise. I really wanted to showcase a broad range of wineries and other things that Auckland has to offer and that New Zealand does well. And I'm glad between us that we found a combination of venues and activities that fitted the bill.... More

goldenren

Rochester, NY

1 review

1 helpful vote

“John is fantastic”

Reviewed January 31, 2012

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We spent this afternoon with John on the Wine and Black Beach tour. With only one additional tourist, we had exceptional personal attention. John has tremendous knowledge of both wine and the wine industry, confirmed by our fellow-tourist who has owned a wine store. The vineyards John chose had broad selections of excellent wines, and each winery gave John and... More

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Hi Renny & Ellen, Thanks for your lovely review, I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you both. It was nice to be able to take you out to some special places but also to show you into the heart of one of the regions best wine producers. I get a lot of very... More

Reeree25

Allentown, Pennsylvania

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“If you do nothing else in Auckland, do this!!!”

Reviewed January 26, 2012

We wanted to do a wine tour in Auckland and the concierge at our hotel suggested we do John's tour. Boy, are we glad we did!! We chose the afternoon tour which included the black sands beaches. John picked us up at our hotel and our adventure began. We visited 3 different wineries and had a wonderful lunch at one... More

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Thanks so much for your feedback and the wonderful review. I'm so happy you got to visit the home of Kim Crawford and were able to enjoy a day in New Zealand that you rate so highly. Life, and especially where travel experiences are concerned can so often be a chance meeting of the right person at the right time... More

Rebecca O

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

1 review

“Awesome day with great wine, food and company!!!”

Reviewed January 21, 2012

We chose the Vineyard Honey and Black Sand Beach Tour. What an awesome awesome day. I went with 4 of my girlfriends and it made for the perfect girls day out!! (even for us locals!) John certainly knows his stuff and has a fabulous rapport with the staff at the vineyards we visited as well as his guests. I would... More

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Hi Rebecca, Thanks for your fantastic review. It was great to finally meet you and share a day out with your friends. It's really a joy to be able to share with a group of friends investing in their friendship, by going out together on adventures and fun things to do. Auckland is a great place to have fun and... More

Adam S

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

1 review

“Amazing wineries, great views”

Reviewed January 13, 2012

We booked this wine tour as part of our honeymoon and we had a great time. Our driver/tour guide John was amazing. We were the only ones that happened to be booked for the tour that day so we got a really personalized experience. He's incredibly knowledgeable about wines and the New Zealand area and just an all around fun... More

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Hi Adam and Kate, Thanks for your great review. It was such a pleasure to meet you both and share a day in the country. I get a special buzz when I'm with people on their Honeymoon and I have to say you two seem perfect for each other! It was a memorable day which I really enjoyed..I hope you... More

KeithandCatherine

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide makes for a great day out”

Reviewed January 6, 2012

John certainly knows his subject, and has a great rapport with the wineries he takes you to. As well, you get to do some sightseeing with a local who knows the areas he takes you to like the back of his hand. To top it off John is good company and is genuinely interested in what he does. More

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Hi Keith, Thanks for the great review. I feel lucky that you both enjoyed the Waiheke Island tour so much you went on another tour the next day! The conversation and chats were a pleasure. As you could see, both regions are completely different and the wine and scenery also contrasting. If you are in Auckland again be sure to... More