Villa Maria Estate Scenic Vineyard Odyssey from Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Take in Auckland's Parnell Village. Visit magnificent Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill for breath taking views. Visit four outstanding vineyards with lunch at Villa Maria Estate. See rolling hills and black sand beaches.

You can be collected from your hotel or cruise ship.We take a leisurely drive through historic Parnell Village and the affluent suburb of Remuera towards the magnificent Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill. Enjoy spectacular views of the region and Gulf from the summit. Then take a tour through the winery and vineyard park of New Zealand's highest awarded and largest privately owned wine company.

Taste a range of outstanding wines and enjoy an open menu one course lunch with a glass of cellar selection or reserve wine from their award winning vineyard cafe.

After lunch enjoy a tasting at Coopers Creek Winery. They produce award winning Sauvignon Blanc, barrel fermented Chardonnays, Pinot Gris , Riesling, Albarino, Pinot Noir & Syrah and Cabernot blends as well as Malbec and Montepulciano.

A short drive through rolling sheep country you will see the Muriwai black sand beach and Gannet colony from the Dept conservation lookout.

Our final visit takes us to Matua Wines and West Brook Wines to try a range of regional and local wines before the return 40 minute journey to Auckland.