Piha Waterfalls and Wines

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• Piha Waterfalls and Wine
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  4 .5 hour Scenic Wine Tour visiting Piha and Karekare Waterfall and visiting Soljans Vineyard to taste Wine
  Duration: 4 hours
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• Transport
• Professional guide
• National Park fees

• There is NO food included on this tour

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• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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• This Tour is Provided by NZWINEPRO – Auckland Wine Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Auckland.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.