Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $400 / person
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Auckland & Beyond Tours
Description
Venture to Auckland’s spectacular west coast for a full-day experience combining dramatic landscapes, native wildlife, premium wine, and delicious food. Travel to Muriwai Beach, famous for its rugged black-sand coastline, powerful ocean views, and impressive coastal scenery. Visit different lookouts offering panoramic views across Muriwai Beach, the Tasman Sea, and Motutara Island, with plenty of opportunities to capture memorable photos. Continue to the renowned gannet colony, where you can observe these remarkable seabirds and learn about their seasonal nesting and migration. Take in the dramatic clifftop surroundings and breathtaking views along the coastline. After your coastal adventure, visit a local winery to enjoy a premium wine tasting followed by a delicious lunch in a relaxed setting. Combining wildlife, coastal sightseeing, wine, and local flavours, this experience offers a memorable way to enjoy the natural beauty of Auckland’s west coast.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Nov 3
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $400
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $201
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- $29
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Auckland & Beyond Tours
Meet Auckland and Beyond Tours in Auckland CBD to begin your tour
Muriwai Beach
Discover one of New Zealand's famous black sand beaches on the west coast. Muriwai is an impressive coastline with cliff-top trails to a huge gannet colony, with easy access and viewing platforms that let you get up close. A windswept rugged coastline stretching 60 kilometres, and interrupted only by streams and rivers, makes Muriwai one of New Zealand's most spectacular black-sand surf beaches.
Muriwai Gannet Colony
Muriwai's gannet colony is a one hour drive from the centre of Auckland. About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year. The nests are just centimetres apart. It's an air traffic controller's nightmare, but somehow the birds have it under control. Those coming in to land must glide over the squawking raised beaks of their neighbours - so getting it wrong can be painful. These two-and-a-half kilogram birds have a wingspan of two metres, and their mastery of the onshore updrafts is impressive to say the least. Once airborne, the young gannets leave the colony and cross the Tasman Sea to Australia. A few years later, surviving birds return to secure a nest site at the colony. The views from the colony are very impressive. Muriwai Beach extends 60 kilometres to the north - a line of black sand between the thundering surf and the sand hills. Far below, enthusiastic surfers look like seals on the large ocean swells.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
All taxes, fees and handling charges
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland.
Wine Tasting
Lunch
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Driver/Guide
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Please let us know where you want us to pick you up. We will arrange to pick you up & drop you off at your doorstep.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
2 reviews
How it compares in Auckland
- Starting price $400 is 20% above the typical $334 for tours of similar length in Auckland
Excurgo comparison of 901 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
- Wine tasting is available only to guests who meet the minimum legal drinking age of 18 years.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting take?
Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting cost?
Prices start at $400 per person for this Auckland experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
How much does Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $201, adults from $400.
Can I cancel Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please let us know where you want us to pick you up. We will arrange to pick you up & drop you off at your doorstep. Pickup points include Auckland Intl Airport.
What languages is Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Tour - Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Auckland & Beyond Tours.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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