Take Your Pick – Walk, Wonder, Wine Around Auckland

Take Your Pick – Walk, Wonder, Wine Around Auckland with Beautiful Nature Tours Auckland

It’s easy to think all culinary treasures begin and end in central Auckland. And yes — the city brims with chic eateries, stylish wine bars, and innovative kitchens. But the real magic begins when you step outside the city and explore on a private tour with Beautiful Nature Tours Auckland. With your own local guide, you’ll uncover hidden corners, spectacular landscapes, and mouth-watering flavours you’d never find on your own.

We start the day with a scenic coastal drive along the glittering Pacific Ocean, heading north into the Matakana wine region. Our first stop is the charming Matakana Village, home to the lively Saturday Farmers’ Market — a feast for all senses. Stalls overflow with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, hand-crafted pastries, and fragrant coffee. Just a short stroll away, there’s a quaint bookshop perfect for treasure hunting, and the irresistible Honest Chocolate shop, where indulgence is part of the plan.

From there, we trade the market buzz for the wild beauty of Tāwharanui Regional Park. This stunning peninsula is a sanctuary for native birdlife — Tui, Kererū, Kākā, and Fantails — and, if we’re lucky (which we often are), their melodious “concerts” will accompany us on a relaxed two-hour walk. With sweeping ocean views, white sand beaches, and lush native bush, it’s a walk that connects you deeply to the natural beauty of Aotearoa.

After working up an appetite, we head to Brick Bay Vineyard, where a winery lunch is more than just a meal — it’s an experience. The spacious indoor-outdoor setting invites you to linger, while the kitchen serves seasonal, locally sourced dishes bursting with creativity, perfectly paired with Brick Bay’s own wines.

And just when you think the day can’t get any sweeter, we make one last stop: Charlie’s Ice Cream Garden. With its colourful blooms and what might just be the best ice cream in New Zealand, it’s the perfect ending to a day of walking, wondering, and wining.

Whether you’re a foodie, nature lover, or simply curious to see Auckland beyond the city, this private tour with Beautiful Nature Tours Auckland offers the perfect blend of scenery, flavour, and local insight. It’s not just a day out — it’s Auckland at its most delicious.