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Mullarkey Tours

Short Tours & Excursions for cruise ship passengers visiting the Bay of Islands

Tour to Marsden Wine

Cruise Ship Only - Bay of Islands Wine Tour

Tour Details

"Good tour, great wine and very helpful guide. Thoroughly enjoyable way to spend an afternoon in the beautiful bay of islands".
Tripadvisor Review
July 2022
"This was an exceptional vineyard crawl! Our tour guide Ken Malarkey, yes that is his real name, was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We visited three vineyards with tastings at each, our favourite was the final property owed by an Italian family. A great day out and excellent value for money! Thanks Ken.".
Tripadvisor Review
March 2023

Bay of Islands Wine & Craft Beer Tour 

The Bay of Islands is a place to indulge and have fun. On this tour experience some of New Zealand’s finest quality wines and craft beers. The cost is $195 per person which includes all tastings and a platter lunch.

Each tour has a maximum of 11 passengers. The tour starts at the Waitangi Wharf, pickup time is 10.00 am.

Our first stop is the Fat Pig Vineyard which is one of the older vineyards in the Kerikeri area. The owners Richard and Jenny love hosting customers and showing off their products. The range includes Fat Pig Bubbles 2022, Fat Pig White Diamond 2022, Fat Pig Rosé 2022, Fat Pig Sauvignon Blanc 2021, S&J Chardonnay 2018.

Their wines are produced exclusively from grapes grown on a small 3-acre property. They work closely with local wine makers to produce a unique small batch run of wine.

Our next stop is the Sovrano Estate vineyard, a family-run boutique operation which is located just outside Kerikeri. 

Here customers will sample their organically grown wines, which include Chambourcin, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, and Sauvignon Blanc. 

A recent addition is a range of Limoncello liqueurs which are made by Andrea and Marzia Loggia (Estate Owners) who have a rich history in liqueur making.

The couple based in Kerikeri, emigrated to New Zealand from Italy in 2007, with a mission to create the best and finest Limoncello Liqueur in New Zealand.

While delicious on its own, Sovrano Limoncello is a versatile liqueur. It’s the perfect touch to cocktails and desserts – recipes ideas can be found on their website.

Our final stop is the Plough & Feather, located in the historic Kerikeri Basin (home to New Zealand’s oldest wooden and stone buildings). Here you can sample either wine or craft beer and enjoy a platter lunch.. 

Kainui Brewery who own the Plough & Feather. are recent winners of the 2022 Micro Brewery  of the year award. 

From here we take customers back to either Waitangi Wharf or the Paihia I-site.