Spend six hours uncovering Matakana Village’s vibrant arts, boutique wines, award-winning chocolate, and craft brews with Auckland & Beyond Tours. This private tour offers a refined, sensory-packed adventure just outside Auckland.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires moderate walking and standing during tastings and tours.
Wildlife
History
Matakana grew from its early 19th-century farming roots into an artisan village, with wine production dating back to the 1960s.
Conservation
Local vineyards and galleries actively participate in sustainable practices, embracing organic viticulture and native plant regeneration.
Auckland & Beyond Tours
Spend six hours uncovering Matakana Village’s vibrant arts, boutique wines, award-winning chocolate, and craft brews with Auckland & Beyond Tours. This private tour offers a refined, sensory-packed adventure just outside Auckland.
Auckland & Beyond Tours offers private tours and one‑way transfers connecting Auckland with New Zealand’s top destinations. The company operates a wide range of private transfer routes and day tours, including trips to Hobbiton, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua and Te Puia geothermal valley, the Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock, Waiheke Island, the Coromandel beaches and caves, Taupo and Tongariro, Napier and Hawke’s Bay, and one‑way transfers to Wellington and other regional centres.
Services include private one‑way transfers, bespoke day tours, guided visits to movie sets and cultural sites, and combined itineraries that pair highlights such as Hobbiton with Waitomo or Te Puia. Selected transfers, such as the Rotorua to Auckland service, include complimentary snacks and bottled water. Tours described in public schedules feature guided cave visits with glowworm river rides, Hobbiton movie set tours with Green Dragon Inn access, Zealong tea tastings, and wildlife visits to kiwi sanctuaries.
Auckland & Beyond Tours coordinates door‑to‑door pick ups and private transport for individual travellers, couples, and small groups, focusing on tailored, private travel rather than scheduled mass transport. The operator lists more than fifty distinct private tours and transfer options connecting Auckland with regional attractions across the North Island. Tour and transfer itineraries are clearly described in public listings, specifying destinations, stops, and included experiences so travellers can select the service that matches itinerary needs. Booking information, pricing details, and availability are published for each tour and transfer on the business's public listings, with seasonal scheduling updates regularly.
Tours Offered
53
Extensive selection across New Zealand
Flexible Options
One‑way & day
Private transfers and day tours
Private Transport
Door‑to‑door
Personal pickups for small groups
Auckland Focus
Auckland‑based
Connects Auckland to North Island attractions
Select from private door‑to‑door transfers and tailored day tours — view availability, itineraries, and book the exact trip required.
Book for at least two people
This private tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate, so plan accordingly.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
You’ll navigate art galleries, vineyards, and brewery grounds, so sturdy footwear enhances the experience.
Notify dietary needs in advance
Inform Auckland & Beyond Tours about any dietary restrictions when booking to ensure a smooth lunch experience.
Bring a camera with zoom lens
Art pieces and vineyard landscapes deserve close-up and wide-angle shots alike—gear up to capture both.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes help navigate vineyard terrain, gallery spaces, and uneven surfaces with ease.
Light jacket or layers
Layered clothing adapts well to changing weather throughout the day in Matakana.
spring|fall|winter
Sun protection
Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses keep you comfortable during open-air portions.
summer
Camera or smartphone with zoom
Capture intricate sculptures, vineyard views, and craft beverage highlights.