Matakana art and wine escape

Explore Auckland’s countryside, where art meets winemaking and a gastronomic experience that will tingle your tastebuds. Tour starts with picking you up from your hotel in Auckland Central Business District (CBD) to go to Matakana, a small town 45 minutes north of Auckland.Visit the amazing sculptureum, an amazing place where creativity meets inspiration, created by Anthony Grant. The name is a combination of the words “sculpture” and “museum” with an amazing collection of colorful sculptures from all over the world, where you can explore 2 outdoor sculpture gardens and 6 indoor art galleries.After the visit, you'll see a chocolatier make some chocolate art and try some of the local artisan chocolates and a hot drink (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea). If you are a wine lover, you'll have the chance to join a wine tasting at two boutique vineyards, otherwise, if you prefer beer, you can opt for 5 beer tastings and a brewery tour at one of Auckland’s top breweriesIf your visit is on a Saturday, there's an additional visit to Matakana Village Farmer’s Market, where you can buy local organic produce. When the tour ends, you will be dropped off back at your hotel in Auckland CBD.