Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant

Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant is a family-owned winery and restaurant at 143 Moffat Road, Bethlehem, around five minutes from central Tauranga. Established in 1989 by the Preston family, Mills Reef has built a reputation as one of New Zealand's premium wine labels, particularly noted for its Bordeaux-style blends and Syrah.

The 20-acre semi-rural property includes full winemaking and bottling facilities, two underground barrel cellars and an aged wine cellar. Its award-winning 150-seat restaurant serves à-la-carte dining alongside the cellar door and tasting areas, set within landscaped grounds.

Beyond regular dining, Mills Reef hosts weddings, private functions and conferences, combining wine tasting, fine dining and event space in one Bay of Plenty setting. The winery is a well-established option for corporate lunches, incentive-group visits and functions that pair a Tauranga meeting or event with a genuine wine-country experience.