Official Auckland Visitor Guide - Winter 2021

Page 30

Wine Regions

He Rohe Wāina

Cable Bay Winery, Waiheke Island BELOW: Grape vine © Getty Images

cheers

Auckland is home to three wine regions, all promising exquisite wines and gorgeous views.

1

In West Auckland, Kumeū is Auckland’s oldest wine region, dating back to the 1930s. You’ll find some of the best-known names in New Zealand wines such as Soljans Estate Winery, Coopers Creek Vineyard, Westbrook Winery and The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant, as well as smaller boutique producers.

2

Matakana is a beautiful spot one hours’ drive north of central Auckland. Many producers focus on red varieties such as merlot and cabernet sauvignon, but it’s known for whites, too. Wine is complemented by art, and at Brick Bay Wines the two collide: there is both a boutique vineyard and a sculpture trail.

3

Waiheke Island is a self-contained bubble of viticulture just 40 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. Many wineries produce a worldrenowned range of reds and whites.

EXTRA SPECIAL EXPERIENCES 1. The Tasting Room at Villa Maria Estate in Māngere. Limited to 10 guests; enjoy the vineyard’s best drops with small plates and platters to complement the wine. 2. Vineyard Cottages in Kumeū offer overnight stays nestled amidst the vines. 3. Grab a spot by the outdoor stone fireplace at Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant on Waiheke Island, or beside the indoor hearth at Tantalus Estate.

28

WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook

Articles inside

WINTER EXHIBITS AT AUCKLAND ART GALLERY TOI O TĀMAKI

1min
page 19

Elemental AKL Festival 2021: EVENTS

1min
page 15

WINTER GETAWAY: Great Barrier Island

1min
page 83

HAURAKI GULF AND ISLANDS

2min
pages 80-82

See, play, stay: WEST AUCKLAND

2min
pages 77-79

WEST AUCKLAND

1min
pages 76-77

See, play, stay: EAST AUCKLAND

2min
pages 73-75

EAST AUCKLAND

1min
pages 72-73

See, play, stay: SOUTH AUCKLAND

2min
pages 69-71

SOUTH AUCKLAND

1min
pages 68-69

MAKE THE MOST OF MATAKANA

2min
pages 66-67

ACTIVITIES FOR EVERY INTEREST

3min
pages 48-52

See, play, stay: NORTH AUCKLAND

2min
pages 63-65

NORTH AUCKLAND

1min
pages 62-63

CULTURE VULTURES LISTEN UP!

4min
pages 40-46

DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS WINTER

1min
pages 54, 61

TOP 5 AUCKLAND LANEWAYS

1min
page 61

See, play, stay: CENTRAL AUCKLAND

1min
pages 58-60

STEP OUTDOORS

1min
pages 37-39

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH COMMERCIAL BAY?

1min
page 36

RETAIL THERAPY

2min
pages 32-33

CENTRAL AUCKLAND

2min
pages 54-56

AUCKLAND'S ALE TRAIL

1min
page 31

CHEERS! The wine guide

1min
page 30

8 TOP MARKETS

1min
page 29

5 FREE THINGS TO DO

1min
page 52

EATING OUT: Get your chops round this!

2min
pages 26-28

WHAT TO DO AT AOTEA ARTS QUARTER

1min
page 24

Winter Weekend Itinerary: ALL EYES SOUTH

3min
pages 20-22

WHAT'S HOT WINTER 2021

1min
pages 12-19

6 WINTER BREAKS IN CENTRAL AUCKLAND

3min
pages 8-11

LOCAL LIFE

1min
pages 23-25
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.