Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

4.9
(228 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This beautiful, boutique, authentic, scenic wine tour offers the best views and wines of Waiheke Island. You will visit three of the island’s world-renowned vineyards for wine tastings and a lunch stop at The Batch Winery, which boasts breathtaking 360-degree views of the Hauraki Gulf. From this vineyard, you can enjoy the stunning sights of Auckland and the iconic Rangitoto Volcano.

During the tour, our local authentic Tour Guides will give engaging commentary and teach you about the Island the culture and the people of Waiheke.

Our itinerary starts with tastings at 11 AM, followed by lunch (at your own expense) at a stunning venue, then we will head to Onetangi Valley for additional wine tastings. The grand finale will take place at The Mudbrick Vineyard. All vineyards offer breathtaking views, showcasing picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, lush vineyards, and charming homes.

What's Included

GST (taxes) and fuel surcharge
Wine tastings at 3 vineyards
Island accommodation pickup (main route only – confirm in advance)
Comfortable transport (minivan or coach depending on group size)
Local driver/guide
Lunch (available for purchase at Batch Winery)
Ferry tickets to Waiheke Island (must be arranged separately)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

IMPORTANT: The tour starts at 10:40am so you must take the 10am ferry from Auckland to reach the meeting point. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at 10:40 am at Pier 2 of the Matiatia ferry terminal on Waiheke Island; you will be dropped back to this location at 345pm to return to Auckland

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard, an idyllic setting with spectacular sea views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland city. If any of the vineyards are unavailable on the day you will be advised and we will replace it with a vineyard of equal quality.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Beautiful Vineyard with stunning views aover the Hauraki Gulf, Visit Cable Bay Vineyards’ cellar door, exploring a variety of Waiheke Island and Marlborough–produced, hand-picked and harvested award-winning wines.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Pickup and drop-off at the Matiatia Wharf meeting point in Waiheke Island at 1040am , catch the 10am ferry over, this is a fully guided tour, with commentary and lots of scenery. This gorgeous boutique shared wine tour visiting Waiheke’s most popular vineyards; included in this tour is tasting wine at three of the vineyards we visit, . Our lunch venus is the gorgeous Thomas Batch Vineyard with wrap-around views of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf for miles! Lunch is at your own cost. Waiheke Wine Tours is a Qualmarked Tourist Operator on Waiheke I have hired the best/fun/knowledgable LOCAL Tour Guides on Waiheke so you have the best day out. Please note that the availability of vineyards is subject to change, and if necessary, vineyards of the same quality will be substituted.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Wine Tasting at Stonyridge Vineyards, nestled in a shimmering valley of olive trees, colourful vines, and the aromas of the south of France.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Lunch at Batch Winery, the highest vineyard on Waiheke Island, with spectacular views and north-facing sun-soaked hillsides of vines, including terraces of traditional elegant vines. Please choose from the Al La Carte menu, lunch is at your own cost, and delicious!

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Auckland (Pass by)

    The tour operator will drop you back at the Ferry Terminal where you can make your way back to Auckland

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years not suitable for children no children please
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • In off peak the tour is in mini van, and peak season a bus
Supplied by Waiheke Wine Tours Ltd

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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