AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 8 drinking tours most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Waiheke’s scenic taste tour combines wine, beer, whisky, olive oil, and a generous lunch platter with big Hauraki Gulf views.
Most Popular“Kaz was a great tour and would definately do it again she is well worth the trip. Thank you”
Taste craft brews and Kiwi wine on a guided Auckland bar crawl through Vulcan Lane, ending at the first self-brewing bar. $30.
“We had such a great time with Darcy! The choices of bars really went well with the history timeline and his stories were well presented (hey hey hey!). I would recommend this tour as the guide, the bars and the beers were all top notch.”
Small-group Waiheke tasting day: gold-medal wines, olive oil, award-winning lunch, craft beer or spirits, with transfers from ferry.
“Such a great experience. Very well organised, high quality experience. Everyone we interacted with were professional and super friendly. Our guide Meilita was wonderful. Highly recommend.”
Small-group Waiheke tasting day with wine, olive oil, lunch at Batch Winery, and craft beer or spirits at The Heke, plus coastal views.
“Tour was fun and got to see a good amount of the island and learn lots. Oliver was great, knowledgeable and funny and really took care of everyone during the tour. Highly recommend if you’re looking for some wine and good time while on Waiheke!”
Private Auckland night tour with Devonport, Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, SkyBar cocktail at 182m, and Auckland Domain lights.
“Great personalised experience, Carlos remained flexible and we went and viewed some boats , as we discovered interests in chatting!”
Private 4-hour Kumeu wine and Hallertau beer tour from Auckland with hotel pickup, tastings, and a Kiwi-style courtyard lunch.
“We wanted wine tasting and that's exactly what this tour gives you. The wineries offered a good selection of sparkling, whites and reds so our party of four were very happy. Hallertau Brewery was a special treat for us, offering tasty food witRead more”
Small-group Auckland full-day tour with volcano views, black-sand Muriwai, gannets, Devonport, and Hallertau Brewery lunch.
“Simon was absolutely brilliant went above and beyond to make sure we seen as much as we could, nothing was too much trouble.”
Heke Brewery and Distillery on Waiheke Island: a 50-minute guided lesson, beer and whisky samples, and time at the bar and restaurant.
“Had a family gathering and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The property itself is well set out with heaps to do for kids, and adults. The food was very very good, considering we were a large group which can't be easy. Set menu Read more”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
