The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Our most popular wine tour, visiting three boutique vineyards for wine tasting and finishing with a delicious lunch and glass of wine at an award-winning beachside restaurant.

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  • 5 hrs
From NZD 220.00 pp.

Inclusions

  • Hosted vineyard tasting fees included at three vineyards.
  • Lunch and a glass of wine included at an award-winning beachside restaurant or vineyard.
  • Commentated scenic tour by local expert guides.
  • Pick up from any Island accommodation (for direct website bookings only).

Description

On this tour, you will visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way enjoy a commentated scenic drive, learning about the Island’s history, geography, people and culture from your knowledgeable local guide.

After your wine tasting experience, sit back, relax and enjoy lunch and a glass of Waiheke wine or beer at Three Seven Two (Awarded one Hat in the latest Cuisine Good Food Awards) on Onetangi beachfront before heading back to the ferry or your accommodation.(Winter months Mon-Thurs lunch is at Stonyridge Vineyard.) 

TOUR DEPARTS MATIATIA WHARF - WAIHEKE ISLAND : 10.40AM

DROP OFF MATIATIA WHARF or ONEROA VILLAGE: 3.40PM* 

We recommend catching the 10am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland at the latest to make the tour start time. 

*Please note on busy summer days the tour may run longer.

Sample itinerary

Pricing

$220 per person - NZD

(includes lunch and glass of wine, excludes ferry tickets)

Ferry tickets $56 pp round trip 

For direct website bookings of six or more people we offer a 10% discount off the tour price or contact us for a private tour or personalised quote.

 Group size: Min 2 people - Max 18 people 

Please note that the tasting venues and lunch venues are subject to change due to availability. 

Tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. 
Please note that our group tours are not suitable for guests travelling with children under the age of 18 years. If you wish to make a booking, please contact us about a private tour.

Lunch option Includes a one course lunch and a glass of Waiheke wine or beer.