Everything about this tour was perfect! The tour guide, John, was very friendly, knowledgable, and hospitable. He knows everything there is to know about wine and wine-making. He communicated timely for a seamless pickup and drop off— even getting us closer to the hotel than the default area point. The tour itself takes you through the rolling hills of Aucklands beautiful suburbs/country. There are lots of sheep, cattle, and greenery. The vineyards were lovely— they will give you sample tasting to the kinds of wines you like or are more inclined too. Everything was 10/10! Highly recommend.

We had such an excellent experience with John at NZ Wine Pro! John communicated so well, was really accommodating of our requirements and was super flexible on the day. John also had a great knowledge of all of the locations we visited, along with the wines. Highly recommend!

This tour was fantastic! John was a great tour guide who has spent his career in hospitality and wine so was super knowledgable of the wider Auckland area. He will pick you up right from your hotel if you are in the CBD and whisk you away to a fun day full of wine and sights. Piha beach and the Karekare waterfall are a bit off the typical beaten path (you get there by a small windy road through the mountains) but are great spots. All the vineyards we went to were fantastic as well- be ready to bring home a couple bottles!

5. Great tour. John, our guide was a wealth of information as we drove the beautiful countryside to the different stops. Wineries were well chosen and offered a variety of tastings. Would highly recommend if in Auckland!

We had a fantastic time with John, visiting two wineries and Muriwai Beach (great views of kite-surfers, gannets, and big ocean waves). Had a tasting and tour of the facilities at Kumeu River and a second tasting at Westbrook. John really added to our experience with his deep knowledge of all things wine-related, but he also had an answer for any question we asked about New Zealand. Vehicle was clean and very comfortable. Prompt pickup from the centrally located Sky City Hotel. This was a great afternoon activity for our first day in New Zealand. Highly recommended.

Very fun! There were 10 of us and it allowed for some great bonding with the rest of the group. Lots of great wine and we came out with so much new knowledge on wine.

We had a great tour with NZWinepro. We visited three very interesting wineries and had a wonderful lunch at one of them. We also saw other sights in the area and learned lots about New Zealand and wine. Very worthwhile tour and a great value.

John was a thoroughly pleasant and informative guide, seeing the beautiful beaches and wineries was well worth it

Piha was amazing. The lunch was delicious as was the wine. John is an excellent host and a very safe driver. We saw a side of Auckland that we didn't know existed. A great way to spend a day.

My wife and I had just moved to Auckland a few days before, and the friendly and gregarious John made us feel right at home! He not only gave us fantastic information about our location, but NZ as a whole. He even was able to pivot the tour to a different winery because the other couple with us already visited one of the planned ones. As we went through the beaches, we I mentioned that I loved to surf. John even went out of his way a bit to show me another great place to catch some waves. He even agreed to stay in touch after the tour to help us learn the ropes of this beautiful, new country. Now that is service above and beyond! Fantastic scenery, food, company, and wine. My wife and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Auckland!

Great tour organized by John, who was very knowledgeable and did his best to ensure we were enjoying ourselves! John took us around to discover the outskirts of Auckland on our way to the vineyards and filled us in on so many details regarding not only New Zealand’s wine production but also the city’s history. We particularly enjoyed the black sandy beach visit which was beautiful even considering the strong wind and cold. Once the tour was over, John was so kind to take us back to our hotels without even having to walk back..much appreciated John! Very nice tour if you are looking for a good wine tasting experience with a small group (we happened to only 5 people). Highly recommended!

Great experience. Insightful explanations of the guide. Muriwai is an amazing place. Unforgettable afternoon

We took this tour on our first day in Auckland, after a 13 hour flight. John kept us well informed and well wined. He is prompt, super knowledgeable and does his best to customize the tour based on who’s in the van. Muriwai is lovely even in the winter months. Do wear comfortable walking shoes. There were some rocky and uneven parts of the path down to the shore.

100% recommend, best tour of our trip! John is wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and so gracious. We had so many questions and he answered all and we chatted with him all day. We loved every second of our tour! We stopped at 3 wonderful wineries (favorite was Coopers Creek) and loved everything that we tired. Lunch was great at Soljans and we loved the beaches and forest/bush, truly a gorgeous drive and great day!

We visited NZ in February and booked a wine tour with John to the Piha region, but due to the cyclone and storms this was cancelled. Instead we went to north east Auckland province around wineries and places of interest. The Syrah 2015 at the Matakana winery was a highlight. Compare it to their 2014 if you get the chance and see how it continues to mature in the bottle. An excellent red for us, and their whites and rose were very notable as well. The Pinot Gris at Brick Bay was another excellent wine, and a tour round their gardens is also worthwhile. On the tour we also went to a Chocolate shop in Warkworth among other places of interest. If you like chocolate with your wines, then make sure you get to go there. The Pinot Gris at Brick Bay was also excellent for our palate with a subtle flavor. John and all the wineries were very knowledgeable and I really recommend you look at this tour as a great experience while you are in the area. I can’t say what the Piha tour was like but this tour was great and we will look to repeat the tour when we next come to NZ.