Piha Waterfalls and Wines

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Offered in: English
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Overview

Want to keep your afternoon free, or have a flight to catch , this shorter morning edition of our full day Piha Waitakere Ranges Wine Tour takes you to see Piha black sand beach settlement and then the tranquil and serene Karekare Waterfalls. Before you are delivered back to the Auckland Sky Tower you will be able to taste wine at Soljans Vineyard in Kumeu. The Soljans Family can boast 5 generations of wine production in Auckland and are still family owned. They produce Methode Traditionelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürtztraminer, Pinot Noir, sparkling Muscat, Pinotage and Merlot Cabernet Malbec blends – They also produce a 10 year aged Tawny Port that you will try.

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Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group 83 Symonds Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Grand Millennium Auckland 71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Hilton Auckland 147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Jw Marriott Auckland 22-26 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Movenpick Hotel Auckland 8 Customs Street East, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Park Hyatt Auckland 99 Halsey St, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments Cnr Waterloo Quadrant & Princes Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
SkyCity Hotel Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010

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We only collect from Hotels or Accommodations with drive-throughs or dedicated loading zones. If your hotel is not listed contact us and we will let you know your closest meeting point. ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

If your hotel is not listed then the meeting point is beside the entrance to Sky City Hotel and Casino which is in the drive-through between Victoria Street and Federal Street. The entrance to the hotel is 10 metres opposite the base of the Auckland Sky Tower.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Piha Beach

Piha is a seaside coastal settlement, one of several around a 50 minute drive from the Auckland Central Business District. We drive up through the Henderson Valley the historic pioneering heartland of the New Zealand Wine industry where many Croation winemakers settled and started out by harvesting the ancient Kauri Trees for timber and gum, an early export. Piha is famous for its volcanic magnetic black iron sand and is a very popular outpost to visit for locals and tourists alike. Travellers will stop at the Piha Lookout for magnificent views of the Settlement below before driving down and walking on the beach. The coastal Tasman Sea is very dramatic to look at, but also dangerous with rips and large waves and stormy weather conditions in winter. In summer it is a surfers paradise and has held host to the world under 16 surf championships. Enjoy time on both South and North Piha beaches and see the iconic Lion Rock.

1 hour
Karekare Falls

Karekare is another settlement close to Piha in the Waitakere ranges. The waterfall is one of several beautiful natural falls a 15 minute walk into the rainforest. Within this protected forest, you will see a 500 year old Pohutukawa Tree, a species that New Zealanders colloquially call the native New Zealand Christmas tree, because it only flowers for one month in December. You will will see a broad range of other different native plants and trees including the native flax and unique "Silver Fern" New Zealand's most famous icon. At the foot of the falls there are several Nikau Palms, the world's most southerly growing Antipodean Palm Tree. Most of the pathway leading to the waterfall has been gravelled for safety. Occasionally in the fall you will see ducks and native eels that curiously come to the surface to look at people. The drive in the forest from Piha to Karekare is 20 minutes and the walk from the car park to the falls is 10 mins We spend around 20 mins by the Karekare falls.

20 minutes
Soljans Estate Winery

Soljans Estate is a fifth generation family wine company established in 1937. Pioneers in New Zealand wine making, they produce sparkling Methode Traditionelle, Rose' Wines, Estate barrique fermented Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and a small amount of Pinotage. Their Marlborough grower supplies them with Gewurtztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. They produce barrel aged Syrah and Cabernet blends from Hawkes Bay and sweet sparkling Muscat from Gisborne. They also have an enviable reputation for their 10 year Tawny Port aged in giant 3400 litre handmade Totara casks. Soljans also have a souvenir shop and can arrange shipping of any of their wines to your door in Australia, the UK and the United States. You will try a minimum of five wines in the cellar door and Soljans aim to accommodate different palates and preferences on the day.

45 minutes

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
The total time spent driving in the vehicle for this scenic tour is approximately 3 hours
Not recommended for clients with knee or hip disabilty

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Great guide

Published on Mar, 2025

It was a great experience, largely because our guide, Jon, was so knowledgeable! This area of the country is magnificent.

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Published on Jan, 2025

Perfect day! We just wanted a half day tour as we had a lot of things planned and this fit the mold perfectly. John was an incredible guide and was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was awesome to see a waterfall and piha- and the vineyard was the perfect way to end the day. Would highly recommend!

Great excursion

Published on Dec, 2024

We did a similar excursion with the same company a few years ago. Enjoyed then and enjoyed it again this time. We were lucky the wet weather held off while we visited Piha Beach and waterfall.

Piha beach was beautiful and so were the falls.

Published on Dec, 2024

We had already toured the city and Waiheke island, but we hadn't seen the beaches or rain-forest of the nearby west side. I'm glad we took this tour. It gave us a chance to view more of the unspoiled beauty of New Zealand. Added plus was that this tour finished by 2pm enabling us to catch our evening flight home without needing to rush.

Amazing sights especially if you have limited time!

Published on Nov, 2024

What a wonderful tour! John was our guide and was so clear and communicative from the very start. His insights into New Zealand history and culture was fasinating and vast. Piha beach and the waterfall were beautiful and we stopped at several locations for breathaking photos. Boy does John know about wines! We had a great stop at a winery to taste test and learn about how wines came to be grown in NZ. Also got to sample some local manuka honey which was an added bonus! They have a full day version of this tour, with lunch but this shorter one was perfect for us as we made it back to Auckland by early afternoon to rest, shop and meet friends for dinner! In fact, John gave us a leaflet with various recommendations that did not dissappoint! We had a fabulois meal of green lipped mussels and frites at The Occidental and visted several other recommendations - all A+++! This is a must do tour!

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