3 Breweries Tours in Auckland Worth the Money

1.Wineries / Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $173Our pick

Take a private, four-hour trip from Auckland in an air-conditioned minivan, with hotel pickup and a local guide. Visit Soljans Estate and Kumeu River Wines, then sample Hallertau’s craft beers and stop for a Kiwi-style lunch. Tastings and lunch cost extra. Brett is a guide named by people who have taken the tour, but confirm who will lead your outing.

“Brett was an ideal guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. The wineries we visited had very friendly staff who were happy to share their knowledge with you and provide very informative information about their wines. Also had a lovely lunch at the brewery and very interesting and different beers to try”

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2.Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $155

This 12-hour Auckland tour pairs city landmarks and volcanic viewpoints with Muriwai’s black-sand coast, a seasonal gannet colony and Devonport’s North Head. A guide drives a modern minibus for groups of up to 15, with hotel pickup at selected locations and a set-menu lunch at Hallertau Brewery. Sky Tower entry and beer tastings cost extra.

“Simon was absolutely brilliant went above and beyond to make sure we seen as much as we could, nothing was too much trouble.”

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3.Heke Brewery and Distillery Tour in Waiheke Island with samples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $24Best value

At The Heke on Waiheke Island, an expert guide takes you through the working brewery and distillery, from milling and mashing to fermentation, distillation, and aging. You compare how beer and whisky are made, then sample each. The tour lasts about 50 minutes, with a restaurant and specialist tasting flights available afterward at extra cost.

“A new distillery is still finding its “voice.” The whiskey tasting featured some raw and finished products. Neither were particularly tasty, but they are dedicated to launching a quality product.”

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