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Join our Taste & Graze, a premium SMALL-GROUP morning tour showcasing the best of Waiheke Island. Begin with a hosted wine tasting at iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, then visit The Heke for a guided distillery tour and tasting of locally crafted spirits.
From there, continue your foodie adventure with a premium olive oil tasting and shared platters featuring local produce. Along the way, you’ll enjoy stunning coastal scenery, vineyard landscapes, local stories, and plenty of time to soak up the island atmosphere rather than rush from place to place.
With a maximum of 10 guests, this tour feels more like a day out with friends than a traditional sightseeing experience. Discover Waiheke’s celebrated food, wine, spirits, and olive oil culture while exploring hidden corners of the island known only to locals. Hosted by genuine local guides who share cultural insights, favourite spots, and insider stories.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Waiheke Wine Tours operates on Waiheke Island. Guests must travel by ferry from Downtown Auckland and be on the island by 9:45am. Allow extra time for queues and boarding. Please refer to the information sent by Viator for ferry details and ticketing.
Itinerary
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Our Professional Guides will meet you at the Matiatia Wharf at 0940am am and take you on a wine tour experience like no other, we will be at the ferry terminal with a welcome board with your name on it. Waiheke Wine Tours only hire the best LOCAL guides with local knowledge on the Island to ensure you have a fantastic day out on Waiheke. Please note that the availability of vineyards is subject to change, and if necessary, vineyards of the same quality will be substituted.. We will head up to Mudbrick Vineyard with beautiful Scenery and commentary along the way.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Mudbrick Vineyard
Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard, an idyllic setting with spectacular sea views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland city. Tasting beautiful local wines.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Heke Kitchen, Brewery & Distillery
Next, we visit The Heke, Waiheke’s celebrated craft Distillery and brewery, nestled among four acres of gardens. Join an expert-led Brewery and Distillery tour and enjoy a tasting of their locally made whisky and beer — crafted with care and inspired by the island’s natural spirit. You’ll learn how these premium beverages are created from grain to glass while enjoying the warm, inviting atmosphere of this island gem.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Batch Winery
Enjoy a glass of Waiheke Wine and beautiful bespoke platter for lunch.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Enjoy a taste of Waiheke Extra Virgin Olive Oil's at All Press Olive Groves.breathtaking. Savour the exquisite taste of Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Gris expertly paired with small tasters that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No Children
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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