The Gourmet’s Food and Wine Tour

Enjoy succulent fresh oysters, Waiheke olive oil and other locally-produced specialty foods, accompanied by wines from some of the Island’s top boutique vineyards. Your guide will provide entertaining and informative commentary along the way

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  • 5 hrs
From NZD 250.00 pp.

Inclusions

  • Hosted wine tastings at Three vineyards with food tastings including Te Matuku Bay Oysters.
  • Wine tasting and platter lunch at a fourth vineyard
  • Commentated scenic tour by a local guide.
  • Pick up from any Island accommodation (for direct website bookings only).

Description

You will visit three vineyards each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, Waiheke olive oil, Waiheke honey, and artisan cheeses.

Afterwards, enjoy a platter lunch at a fourth vineyard which includes a selection of meats, cheeses, bread, dips and vegetables (dietaries catered for). After lunch you will be returned to your accommodation or to the ferry back to Auckland or choose to be dropped off in Oneroa village and make your own way back when ready. 

Due to seasonal availability, Te Matuku oysters may not be available but they will be substituted with another gourmet treat.

TOUR DEPARTS MATATIA WHARF - WAIHEKE ISLAND : 9.50AM

DROP OFF MATIATIA WHARF or ONEROA VILLAGE: 2.45PM* 

We recommend catching the 9am 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

$250 per person - includes lunch - NZD

Ferry tickets $56 per per person 

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 venue are subject to change according to availability.

 * dietaries/allergies can be catered for however, the tour is not suitable for vegans.


Please note that our group tours are not suitable for guests traveling with children under the age of 10 years.