Jade Carving, Honey & Wine Tasting Private Tour
Overview
Discover the charm of Matakana on this elegant private tour just 45 minutes north of Auckland, where creativity, fine wine, and natural beauty meet in perfect harmony. Designed for curious travellers, this journey blends art, flavour, and authentic local experiences.
Start with a scenic drive to the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. Walk through peaceful native bush where striking contemporary artworks are integrated into the landscape.
Enjoy a relaxed wine tasting of some of the region’s best wines, followed by lunch in a suspended glasshouse restaurant with views of vineyards and gardens.
Explore Matakana Village’s boutique shops offering artisan crafts and local treasures. Then, join a local artist in a hands-on Pounamu (Jade) carving session where you will create your own necklace to take home.
End the day with a honey tasting and a nature walk, learning about New Zealand’s native plants and the vital role of bees. Return to Auckland with a handcrafted souvenir and lasting memories.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Honey tasting & native bush walk
- Wine Tasting
- Lunch in a suspended glass restaurant
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Join a Pounamu (Jade) carving session with an artist to craft your own necklace to take home
- Professional Driver/Guide
- All entry tickets & guided tours
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please let us know where you want us to pick you up. We will arrange to pick you up & drop you off from your doorstep.
What To Expect
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Brick Bay Sculpture Trail
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Matakana
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting.
- 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.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Jade Carving, Honey & Wine Tasting Private Tour?
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Activity code: C-35014P60
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- WiFi on board.
- Honey tasting & native bush walk.
- Wine Tasting.
- Lunch in a suspended glass restaurant.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Join a Pounamu (Jade) carving session with an artist to craft your own necklace to take home.
- Professional Driver/Guide.
- All entry tickets & guided tours.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Jade Carving, Honey & Wine Tasting Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Jade Carving, Honey & Wine Tasting Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Honey tasting & native bush walk
- Wine Tasting
- Lunch in a suspended glass restaurant
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Join a Pounamu (Jade) carving session with an artist to craft your own necklace to take home
- Professional Driver/Guide
- All entry tickets & guided tours
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting.
- 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.
- Operated by a business
