Overview
Lose yourself in the vines on this small personalised group tour around Waiheke Island. You will be able to take in the tastes, sights and sounds that have taken the local wine makers decades to perfect. This tour celebrates the islands local charm and we'll take you off the beaten track to experience the magic Waiheke has to offer.
We’ve sampled it all and only bring you to the places we’ve fallen in love with. All the hard work is done for you. Your tour starts with a pick up from anywhere on Waiheke Island and includes wine tastings at 3 boutique vineyards (excludes lunch & ferry tickets).
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Pickup and drop-off (from Waiheke Island accommodations only)
Wine tastings at 3 boutique Waiheke vineyards
Lunch
Ferry tickets
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Your tour operator Nicky will be holding a WaiTiki Tours sign
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Catch the 10am Fullers ferry to Waiheke Island from Downtown Auckland. Arrive at the terminal 45 minutes before departure as ferries fill up quickly and you cannot prebook seats first in line first aboard basis unless you book the Waiheke Reserve service which also leaves at 10 am.
Your tour guide will meet you when you arrive at 10:35 am and will be holding a WaiTiki Tours sign. Aiming for a return at 4 pm
What to expect
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Oneroa Beach
5 min
A quick look and photo opportunity on the picturesque oneroa beach before heading off to lovely lookout over Palm beach
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30 min
Or another winery depending on availability this is our first of three wine tasting stops on our tour. Guests will learn about the wine and get to do tastings immerse themselves in the microclimate that is Onetangi Valley
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Batch Winery
1 hour
This is the second wine stop to taste three wines before having lunch (at your own cost) enjoying the views at the most elevated winery on waiheke island
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Mudbrick Vineyard
30 min
Our last wine tasting stop at Waiheke's most instagrammed winery with views of Auckland and our surrounding Hauraki Gulf.
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10 min
For the 4pm ferry back to Auckland City or guests are welcome to end the tour at Mudbrick winery (30 minute walk back to the ferry) as well as you can request to be dropped off at oneroa for shopping or a swim at oneroa beach and make your own way back to the ferry terminal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 18-years
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Full-Day Tour of Waiheke Island with Wine Tastings
Can I cancel Full-Day Tour of Waiheke Island with Wine Tastings for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Your tour operator Nicky will be holding a WaiTiki Tours sign Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Pickup and drop-off (from Waiheke Island accommodations only)
- Wine tastings at 3 boutique Waiheke vineyards
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Ferry tickets
Which places does it visit?
It visits Oneroa Beach, Batch Winery, Mudbrick Vineyard.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by WaiTiki Tours
