We booked this activity through Viator several weeks in advance. We received confirmation and…read moretickets. We arrived at the pickup location early and messaged the operator to ensure we were in the right location. We did not receive a response. Contacted Viator directly who spoke with the operator wan advised that we had not been out on their calendar. We had one day in Auckland and were left with no tour as everything else was booked. So unprofessional and they didn't even respond to us. I would give them zero stars if I could. Nothing was offered to compensate for this oversight.

We took many wine tours during our New Zealand vacation and this was by far the best. John, the…read moreowner operator provided our group with a great selection of Auckland area vineyards and wineries. We didn't just visit the tasting rooms, John provided us a detailed cellar tour where he explained the entire wine making process. We were given excellent commentary on New Zealand, various trends, and the economic forces at play. It was a very informative drive through the region as we made our way from winery to winery. It was a perfect way to spend our final day in New Zealand as we were also able to hire John to transport us straight to the airport at the conclusion of our tour. I highly recommend NZ Wine Pro.

My husband and I were visiting Auckland for a few days, and we had the pleasure of having Phil to…read moreourselves for a tour of the fish market and several shops that specialize in products of New Zealand. We also toured three wineries for tastings, with lunch at one of them, and Phil provided a wonderful array of cheeses to accompany the tastings. Phil's knowledge of the wineries and of New Zealand, in general, made our tour fun and educational as well! We can truly say that the day with Phil was our favorite of all our excursions in New Zealand. We would highly recommend him and hope to have the pleasure of engaging his services in the future.

From the owner: Personal Tour Guide - Phil Parker is your host. Phil is a fourth generation New Zealander and has…read morebeen running his highly recommended, one-man tour company since 2000. Phil is also a local wine writer, and published author of Random House's 'The Mad Keen Wine Buff's Road Trip' Phil will show you the beautiful Auckland wine growing countryside and breath-taking coastline. His wine tours aren't just for the serious wine enthusiast. They are for anyone who's keen to enjoy NZ's world-famous wines, share our beautiful scenery - and most of all - have fun! Phil looks forward to meeting you.

I had the best time on the Coast to Coast tour - definitely one of the highlights of my trip to New…read moreZealand! John was a fantastic and knowledgeable host, and he impressively runs all of these tours on his own. There are several different ones to choose from, but I believe he only runs 1 per day, so make sure you contact him well in advance to get the tour you want. I ended up making a last minute reservation and it just so happened he was running the tour I wanted the next day. I chose the Coast to Coast tour because I had limited time in Auckland and wanted to get a feel for both the east and west coast regions and wineries. We visited 5 wineries total and got to sample a plethora of wines at each one. We also got to enjoy a beautiful and delicious platter lunch at Ransom Wines against a stunning backdrop. The price of the tour was very reasonable with the 5 winery visits, lunch, door-to-door transportation, and tour guide. All very high quality, and much less expensive than the other wine tour companies I researched. Overall a fantastic experience - highly recommended!

I and my friend from Japan, we had very good time together with this tour…read more Waterfalls and sightseeing, Karekare Beach where has black sand, wine tastings... All good We had nice platter lunch, we wish we could had more time to enjoy our beatiful lunch and wine though. But we learn N.Z. culture as well. It was amazing day! John, Thank you for everything.

If you find yourself in Hawkes Bay this is an excellent tour. We went off-season so we had the bus…read moreand guide to ourselves. He took us to the local farmers market which is on of the largest in NZ. Everyone else there was a local. The rest of the tour was great, we went to several wineries and had good food along the way. Our guide Callum was very knowledgeable. We booked the tour very last minute and they were able to accommodate.

This company is very organized! I booked this tour through Viator and the owner communicated to me…read moreimmediately about the procedure to get to the Island. The tour guide was very informative, went to 3 vineyards ( postage stamp, Stony Ridge and Cable Bay Vineyards). Lunch at 372 - fabulous day!

The booking process was very easy and the communication was clear and timely. We booked an earlier…read moreferry (9:15) through Island Direct. It was nice to have some time after departure to have a coffee and walk around the shoreline. The bus was parked right outside and Caleb gathered everyone up and we were off! I'll update this review at the end of the day.

It is the ferry normally runs in all port of Auckland. We travelled to Waiheke Island through them…read more It was very comfortable ferry. Has food , coffee counter. Restroom available and the crew was really friendly. There were upper and covered decks. Nice to be above to see the view. The sail was kinda rough because it was windy and it rained. Tickets can be purchased through website or on the spot. Just go to the Auckland Ferry terminal. The brick booth house .

We bought round trip tickets in advance of our trip. Loading was only a short walk from our hotel…read more We were headed to Rangitoto. The shuttle took off exactly on time. We sat on the upper floor and it was very neat and clean. Seating was tables and we had nice views out the window. The ride was smooth. Staff was friendly. The shuttle arrived right on time to pick us up as well. The return trip was on a bigger boat. Again everything was clean inside with some comfy couches to lounge on after a day of hiking.

Tantalus Estate - Waiheke Island…read more Tantalus Winery is located on beautiful Waiheke Island, an easy and very pleasant 40-minute ferry ride from Auckland. Once on the island, you can hop on a hop-on/hop-off bus or take a local bus--both make getting around simple and stress-free. The estate itself is stunning. There's a winery, a restaurant, and a brewery, and we chose to sit outside to fully enjoy the vineyard views. The setting is peaceful, lush, and absolutely gorgeous--one of those places where you instantly want to slow down and take it all in. The food was excellent. I tried green-lipped mussels for the first time--smoked and marinated--and they were delicious. Even better, they were served without shells, which made them incredibly easy to eat. The kingfish appetizer was a standout: fresh, beautifully prepared, with a dollop of avocado and a coconut-style aioli that was truly special. A real "wow" dish. We also did a wine flight, which made the experience fun especially given the range of wines available. The only downside was the music--it was blaring a bit too loud. In such a serene, Zen-like environment, it competed with the natural beauty rather than enhancing it. This is a place where you just want to sit, sip, and absorb the surroundings. That said, Tantalus is absolutely worth the trip. Incredible setting, memorable food, and a wonderful way to experience Waiheke Island.

Wonderful views, friendly, but slow service, and delicious cuisine. It took over two hours to make…read moreit through a three course fixed price lunch. And no, it was not crowded. The lunch itself was very good. Highly recommend the lamb rump roast.

One of my absolute favorite wineries to visit in New Zealand-it never disappoints! They are…read morecurrently expanding, and I can't wait to see the finished look once construction is complete. The service is always immaculate, and the views are simply breathtaking no matter where you sit. It's the perfect place to relax, sip, and take in the beauty of Waiheke Island. A must-visit spot when you're on the island!

So Sad Steve White doesn't own this place anymore... We arrived with a party of 8. Automatically…read moresat us on the patio with a patio menu... We wanted Lunch. So, we followed the sign to the restaurant which leads us back around to the host stand. We asked to order stuff from the restaurant and we couldn't. We HAD to sit inside the hot-box restaurant. I'll give it to the host who warned us that it was hot... Why not leave us on the patio and give us the restaurant menu which was 10 feet away.... I Don't Get It... I hope they fix that Greenhouse restaurant. That Window Roof will cook you during the summer months. This table was in the middle where we sat... The tables by the railing had breeze. we could see people's hair blowing around while we baked in the sun in the middle. The tables in the back were in the shade, (which were open. A Chinese family were sat by the railing and they ask to move to those tables and did move to the tables in the back shaded tables).. I really feel like that french guy, (host), sabotaged us with that horrible table. this place is losing its touch... im sad... I really like this place...

Day was beautiful. Had a tasting out on their patio…read more This was our 4th wine tasting in the same day, I was feeling pretty spent from the wine tastings from the 3 vineyards before. I did tiny sips and wasn't ingesting anymore liquids down, only tasting them. It's a nice vineyard. Since I had so much to tastes by the last stop. I was feeling pretty mellow and chilled. I just sat under the protection of the shading on the patio and watched everyone else continue their tastings. My friend was still going strong. I was out. I spent the rest of the wine tour hour taking in the vineyard estate.

Obsidian was our first stop in New Zealand off the plane from the US…read more We landed in Auckland at dawn, dropped our bags at our hotel, boarded the Waiheke ferry, took the bus to Onetangi, walked the length of the beach, hiked up the hill, and found our way to the cellar door. All you need to know about the wine is that it was worth that effort. The winery is situated in a hollow (American for small valley) and housed in a Quonset hut. We enjoyed our tasting on a shaded outdoor patio. Our hosts were friendly, which in New Zealand is basically assumed. Obsidian is perhaps the most remote of the Onetangi wineries, which made it the perfect place to start our day. We spent the rest of the day working our way back toward the main road - stopping at Casita Miro and Te Motu - before catching the bus back on Onetangi Rd. back to Oneroa and the ferry.

MUST DO on your first day! Highly recommend Liz's Aucky Walky Foodie tour in Auckland CBD. Debbie…read more(and Liz) met us right outside Sky City Tower sign/ticketing area which is right in front of the SkyCity Hotel entrance. You won't be disappointed... you end up with tummies full of delicious food, ton of information, and new found friends. I really liked the small group setting bcuz it's like you are on a private tour. Knowledgeable and they chose the perfect spread of foods while meandering the streets of Auckland CBD down to the wharf. Take the tour first before anything else... that way you can narrow down where to eat/see next. Debbie - you are the BEST! Thank you for being our guide. Special thanks to owner Byron at Cocoa Wilds Chocolates for personally coming out to greet us. We could just feel the good vibes and passion he has for his business. God bless you and much success to you and your team! Special MAHALO to Jed, SkyCity Tower Hotel OUTSTANDING concierge, for recommending us to Aucky Walky tours.

Great tour! Debbie customized the tour to accommodate our interests and she graciously answered our…read moremany, many questions about architecture, history, culture, restaurants, places to buy men's shoes and Auckland customs. We enjoyed our time with Debbie and wholeheartedly recommend Aucky Walky Tours. -Michael Florida, USA P.S. the mussels were incredible! Thanks for the recommendations.