The Lakehouse at Takapoto Estate

Equestrian events, by Takapoto Estate. Shows run throughout the year - the winter events a more informal affair, building toward the annual summer event, the Takapoto Classic; and most recently, the Spring Cups World Cup series. Dates and the day-to-day of the season land first on the showjumping channels.

Your guide will take you through areas not usually accessible to the public, sharing the history of the venue, how the unique 250-metre cycling track was built, and what makes it one of the fastest tracks in the world. Get up close to the track bikes used in competition, learn how the venue operates behind the scenes, and gain an insight into the technology, facilities and preparation that support world-class cycling. As the home venue for many national and international cycling events, there's also the chance to see riders training or competition preparations underway, depending on the day's activities. Group tours are available year-round, with options to combine your visit with an on-track Have-a-Go experience.

Bring Your Own (BYO) e-bike · 2.5 hours. The e-bike tour. Traverse the estate along the inner pathways and roads - hills and regular stops included, with a visit to the Market Garden and the no-dig garden beds. Morning tea included; optional wine tasting to finish.

This leisurely paced tour takes place in striking pest-free native forest dominated by towering tawa, rewarewa, pukatea, rimu and a wide variety of characteristic ferns. You will stand at the foot of a mature northern rata in the heart of the sanctuary and see the coalesced mass of roots that form the trunks of these magnificent trees. You’ll listen to the birdsong, take in the majesty of our indigenous forest and try to spot the numerous bird species that call the maunga their home. Spend time in the clearing where cheeky New Zealand forest parrots - the kākā - like to hang out then take an optional walk up the viewing tower for a unique perspective of the forest canopy from above.

The tastings. To make the most of the journey, we recommend one flight per table so the room can explore together. Every tasting is redeemable with a three-bottle purchase. Groups of more than ten, please call ahead. Classic includes: Crossing Point Rosé, Takapoto Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Crossing Point Chardonnay and Crossing Point The Red 'The Blend' Pinot Noir. Five pours · Waikato & the wider range Premium includes: Takapoto Estate Reserve Chardonnay, "Gibbston" Pinot Noir, "Bannockburn" Pinot Noir, Forager's Gin and Estate botanicals. Four pours · Central Otago & the gin Ultimate includes: The Classic flight, in full and The Premium flight, in full. All nine pours, taken slowly.

On this best-selling private tour, you have the unique opportunity to experience one world-famous visitor attraction on a personally guided one-day tour. On the way to Hobbiton we pass through the beautiful countryside of the Waikato and King Country. Our experienced guides will tell you about New Zealand and the amazing places you’ll see along the 2.5hr journey from Auckland to Hobbiton. As we drive southwards, we show you the sacred Taupiri Mountain as well as Ngaruawahia, the site of the famous Turangawaewae Marae (Māori meeting place) and seat of New Zealand's Maori King. We continue on to the Hobbiton Movie Set near the rural town of Matamata. Now you can see the Hobbiton Movie Set during a 2.5 hour GROUP tour. Drop-off in Rotorua.