Suggested itinerary:
Are you looking for a weekend escape from Auckland? You love "food & wine tours"? We have the perfect weekend getaway for you! Spend a relaxing weekend in Mangawhai with a visit to the Saturday Tavern market, experience the Mangawhai wine trail and delight your tastebuds with some chocolate tasting at Bennetts Chocolate factory.
Stay 2 nights (Friday - Sunday) at Mangawhai Lodge
After your check in on Friday, have a look at our beautiful beach, go for a walk or swim and when you get hungry we suggest you try “The Dune” https://www.dunemangawhai.co.nz/ at Mangawhai Village for dinner.
On Saturday morning after a delicious cooked breakfast at Mangawhai Lodge B&B head out to the popular Tavern market at Mangawhai Village, a local farmers market where you find some gourmet food as well as arts and crafts and souvenirs.
On Saturday morning after a delicious cooked breakfast at Mangawhai Lodge B&B head out to the popular Tavern market at Mangawhai Village, a local farmers market where you find some gourmet food as well as arts and crafts and souvenirs.
In the afternoon you will be picked up from your accommodation to experience the “Mangawhai wine trail” with visits and wine tasting at Millar’s vineyard, Brooke Lane and Te Whai Bay Wines. At the latter you get to try up to 7 wines accompanied by a tasting platter. And you don’t need to worry about drinking and driving as your driver will take you back to your accommodation.
For dinner you might like to try a delicious gourmet burger from MEAN Burgers https://www.mean-brgr.co.nz/#Home or if you prefer restaurant food you might like to check out Sandbar Eatery https://www.sandbarmangawhai.co.nz/ at Wood Street at Mangawhai Heads (all within a short walk of Mangawhai Lodge).
After another yummy breakfast at Mangawhai Lodge B&B you finish off your Mangawhai Food & Wine experience with a visit to the famous Bennetts Chocolate factory and cafe https://bom.co.nz/ for some chocolate tasting followed by a visit of the café for some brunch/lunch before you head home.
After another yummy breakfast at Mangawhai Lodge B&B you finish off your Mangawhai Food & Wine experience with a visit to the famous Bennetts Chocolate factory and cafe https://bom.co.nz/ for some chocolate tasting followed by a visit of the café for some brunch/lunch before you head home.
Your package includes:
- 2 night stay at Mangawhai Lodge B&B
- Full breakfast daily
- Mangawhai Wine trail with wine tasting at Millar’s vineyard, Brooke Lane and Te Whai Bay Wines including a tasting platter and return transport from/to Mangawhai Lodge
- Chocolate tasting at Bennetts Chocolate factory
Price per person: $399 (based on 2 people twin share) staying at Mangawhai Lodge B&B, price valid for travel until 30 April 21)
Depending on your location, airfares and car hire can be added at your request. Pricing for other accommodation options and other dates on request.