Soljan’s Winery This is a family operated vineyard started by Tony Soljan. There is a long history associated with the Soljans in West Auckland and their original vineyard was in the suburb of Henderson which is coincidently also in West Auckland. In the Kumeu vineyard we grow Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinotage, all varieties which excel in the Kumeu region. The wine makers and staff endeavour to make the best possible wines for you to enjoy so they get their grapes from where they grow best. Soljans employs modern wine making technology, but they never compromise on quality, so they still retain some traditional methods. In addition to the French Oak Barrique Barrels they have for ageing wine, they still have and use the hand-made, 65-year-old, 2,250 litre, magnificent totara barrels for aging their exquisite Founders Tawny Port. At Soljans Estate Winery, they produce a wide range of still and sparkling wines, and have been doing so for over 80 years.

An amazing selection of wines on display to taste. The Host Stuart is just amazing and the wines are very delightful. This is a must to experience.

After lunch we take a scenic drive to view the seasonal Gannets (birds) on display and also the gorgeous coastline. It’s a leisurely 10 minute walk to the Gannet colony and once completed you have the opportunity to walk down to the black sand beach of Muriwai and have a walk on the beach where the driver will collect you before heading back to the city. These birds are seasonal.