Sample Waiheke's scenic highlights on an afternoon tour. Starting later in the day, enjoy a small group tour that includes vineyards located down the more remote Eastern End of Waiheke, a brewery visit, and a delicious platter lunch.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Spend the morning exploring the city then catch the 12:00 PM ferry to Waiheke
- Enjoy an afternoon tour of some of the island's wine highlights
- Savor a delicious platter lunch
- Stay for the sunset or request to be dropped off at a winery for dinner
- See the more remote Eastern End of Waiheke
Full description
If you're after a relaxed-pace day, with a small group of people then this afternoon tour is for you. Depart on the 12:00 PM ferry from Auckland over to Matiatia Wharf on the island where your guide will meet you.
Begin with a drive along the scenic northern route, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula. Enjoy engaging and informative commentary along the way from your experienced guide who is intimately familiar with Waiheke’s history, culture, people, and produce. Enjoy some of Waiheke’s scenic highlights as well as visits and tastings at three boutique vineyards and a micro-brewery.
Sample wine carefully paired with morsels of tempting food and locally-produced food items. Savor an excellent platter-style lunch in a relaxing location set amongst vines and an olive grove before your final vineyard visit. The tour returns you to Matiatia Wharf in time for the 6:00 PM ferry. Or, if you would like to linger a little longer on the island, then chat with your friendly guide. They can help arrange a dinner booking at a venue of your choice or drop you off into Oneroa Village so that you can enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from Matiatia Wharf or your Waiheke Island accommodation
- Transport around the island
- Local guide
- Live commentary
- All tasting fees
- Cold vineyard platter lunch
- Transport to Waiheke Island from Auckland
- Any beverages purchased at lunch
Not suitable for
- Children under 10 years
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Date
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Meeting point
Meet at Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. You will need to take the 12:00 PM ferry from Auckland, which will have you to the wharf by 12:35 PM. Your guide will meet you on arrival with a signboard.
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Know before you go
- You must be 18 years or older to join the tour, please bring photo ID
- Tours depart from Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island at 12:35 PM; you will need to catch the 12:00 PM ferry from Auckland (at your own cost) and a guide with a signboard will meet you on arrival
- From 21st October 2019 you will need to be on the 12:00 PM ferry from Auckland. Tours will depart from Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island at 12:35 PM
- Vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free diets can be catered for (meals are not suitable for vegans)
- The sample itinerary is subject to variation pending on seasonal vineyard availability and substitutions of equal quality may be made
- If you are staying on Waiheke and would like to arrange an accommodation pickup, please call the local operator after booking to arrange a pickup time
- The tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate
- The tour is not suitable for guests traveling with children under the age of 10 years
