8 of the best winery restaurants in Auckland

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The Hunting Lodge.
The Hunting Lodge.
See incredible country and enjoy spectacular food and wine.

The Hunting Lodge, Kumeu

The restaurant in this historic 19th-century lodge serves up spectacular fare, while the vineyard is the site of New Zealand’s first sauvignon blanc.

307 Waikoukou Valley Road, Waimauku.
thehuntinglodge.com

Rothko at Sculptureum, Matakana

Rothko’s cuisine celebrates the flavours of the region and the season, to be enjoyed with award-winning Sculptureum wine. Then take a stroll around the art-filled gardens and galleries on the property.

40 Omaha Flats Road, Matakana.
sculptureum.nz

Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant, Waiheke

With views overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, Mudbrick is a must-visit for wine and fine food. A degustation with matched wines makes for a perfect long lunch.

126 Church Bay Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island.
mudbrick.co.nz

Tantalus Estate, Waiheke

Tantalus has long been a favourite for a boozy lunch on Waiheke. The expansive, light-filled dining room is a great location to while away an afternoon.

70-72 Onetangi Road, Waiheke Island.
tantalus.co.nz

 

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Casita Miro, Waiheke

Be transported to Spain at Casita Miro, famous for fantastic tapas. The glass-walled dining room overlooks the vineyard, providing a stunning location for a special occasion.

3 Brown Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island.
casitamiro.co.nz

 

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The Shed at Te Motu

There’s a focus on ethical and sustainable cuisine at The Shed, which uses ingredients grown onsite and from local producers.

76 Onetangi Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island.
temotu.co.nz/the-shed

 

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Poderi Crisci

You’ll feel as though you’ve arrived in Tuscany when you eat traditional Italian dishes while looking out across the vines at Poderi Crisci.

205 Awaawaroa Road, Awaawaroa Bay, Waiheke Island.
podericrisci.co.nz

 

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Cable Bay

The outlook is breathtaking, the wine is world-class and the food is fantastic – what more could you ask for?

12 Nick Johnstone Drive, Oneroa, Waiheke Island.
cablebay.nz

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