The Landing NZ

We couldn't rate our experience at The Landing more highly. After being picked up by boat and comfortably delivered to The Landing, we really enjoyed the in-depth, relevant and personal tour of the property and historical sites. Experiencing the story from vine to tasting to enjoying with lunch has us hooked! This isn't just another vineyard, it has ecological, historic, architectural value too. Very professional, comfortable staff who made our visit all the more enjoyable. We will be back.

We had the best experience!!! Anna at the tasting room manager was super knowledgeable and gave all of us a fantastic look into the historical significance of the area! Wines where phenomenal and the view spectacular.

We did a day trip for a winery lunch and tour and WOW! It was an amazing experience from the moment we were greeted at the Russell Wharf for the boat ride to the property to the moment we arrived back. The staff were superb, engaging without being pushy and gave us an excellent tour of the property explaining the history and its place in the emerging Aotearoa New Zealand nation followed by a tour of the vineyard and the winery. The lunch was delicious without being too overbearing or fussy. We also had a wonderful tasting but then we are chardonnay fans and (when we went there) they are 51% chardonnay. We never felt rushed and there was plenty of time to do everything and our questions were answered. It's not a cheap experience but if it's within your budget I would expect you to get your money's worth.

We arrived by boat while touring the glorious Bay of Islands. From the moment Keith met us for the winery and history tour we felt the spirit and hospitality that this wonderful venue provides. The tastings reintroduced us to modern Chardonnay, which are completely different to the heavily oaked variety that we remembered from our early 2000s trips through Australia’s wine region and we were converted back.

The Landing is one of the most incredible properties in New Zealand. The mix of location, architecture and generous kiwi hospitality make this a unique and memorable place to stay. The friendly staff go out of there way to make your experience unforgettable and the food and wine, grown and sourced on location, is some of the best. There is loads to do from exploring the beautiful surrounding islands and bays to relaxing on site. It is hard not to fall in love with this NZ paradise.

The Landing was absolutely stunning , the property and its gorgeous villas personify natural luxury. I would thoroughly recommend experiencing The Landing and all that it has to offer, there is something there for everyone. From the breath taking views, great wine sourced from The Landing's own vineyard onsite, superb food, a plethora of activities, cultural heritage and not to forget the amazing hospitality. Make sure this place if on your "must do" list of New Zealand experiences.

The Landing We fell in love with the Landing which is located on the land of the Maori ancestors and where the first collons came. First of all the place is simply beautiful and remote from the main touristic activities on the North island. Each villa of the Landing has been carefully designed and all of them benefit from a great view on the sea and on the vineyards and green hills of the the estate. Each piece of furniture has also been carefully chosen by the owner/architect. Our private chef did an amazing job at each meal. We also got to enjoy a private wine tasting session of the wine produced on the property. Make sure you get to spend a few days there since there are many activities that can be organised on the estate: boat tour, kiwi spotting experience, biking, kayaking etc. This place was clearly one of the highlights of our 1 month trip in New Zealand, à perfect place to spend a good time with family or friends since each villa can accommodate between 2 and 16 people!

We give The Landing a 5+++++++++! The beautiful lodgings, the beach at the shore of the Bay of Islands and the big sky with its starry nights! A place to rest and reconnect with nature. This is a sacred place near where the Maori and the first Westerners met and began a dialogue to reconcile and find ways to live together. We look forward to coming back asap...