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 315.00 pp.

Inclusions

  • Hosted wine tasting at a boutique vineyard including Te Matuku Bay Oysters.
  • Wine tasting and lunch at a Spanish-inspired Vineyard
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting 
  • Local Whisky tasting (Or a glass of local wine if preferred)
  • Commentated scenic tour by a local guide.
  • Pick up from any Island accommodation (for direct website bookings only).

Description

Our most popular shared group tour experience, ideal for food and wine lovers. The day begins with a visit to a boutique vineyard for a guided wine tasting, complemented by gourmet tastes such as Te Matuku Bay oysters and local Waiheke honey. Continue to the award-winning Allpress Estate for an informative olive oil tasting and an introduction to the island’s renowned olive oil production. At the second vineyard, enjoy a wine and food pairing, followed by a relaxed, family-style lunch showcasing seasonal flavours in a beautiful vineyard setting.

The final stop is at The Heke, where you may choose a where you can enjoy a tasting of small-batch craft whisky, or simply enjoy a glass of local wine in a laidback setting.

The tour concludes with the option to return to Matiatia Wharf or be dropped off in Oneroa Village to explore at your leisure.

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: 3.40 PM* 

We recommend catching the 9am Fullers ferry or 9.15am Island Direct Ferry from Downtown Auckland at the latest to make the tour start time. 

   

NEW ITINERARY FROM 1 OCT 2025 

Pricing

 

$315 pp 

Island Direct Ferry tickets $59pp

Fullers ferry tickets $62pp  

 

 Group size: Min 2 people - Max 15 people 

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

 * dietaries/allergies can be catered for however but must be notified prior to travel. 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 18 years.

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