Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

4.9
(321 reviews)

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our most popular tour, you will visit three vineyards each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, Waiheke olive oil and Waiheke honey.

Ananda Tours is a Waiheke family-owned company that has been sharing the Island that we love for over 25 years. Our close relationships with local providers and highly knowledgeable guides ensure that our visitors leave loving the Island as much as we do!

What's Included

Snacks (Waiheke oysters - subject to availability )
Live commentary on board by local guide
Group tour (shared with others) Minimum 2 people - Maximum 18 pax people
Olive oil tasting
Wine tastings at 2 vineyards
Lunch (family style)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local taxes
Whisky and beer tasting or a glass of wine at The Heke
Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st)
Gratuities
Lunch Beverages (settle directly)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please catch the 9am Fullers ferry from Downtown Auckland. Our guide will meet you off this ferry when you arrive on Waiheke Island with a signboard. Please contact Ananda Tours to arrange a Waiheke Island accommodation pick up +6493727530 at least 48 hrs prior.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    All venues subject to availability. If not available it will be replaced with somewhere similier.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Here you will learn how the oil is produced and taste a range of different oils, including the peppery Greek style Koreneiki, the Spanish-style Picual, or the Tuscan-style Frantoio, as well as island blends.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    A Spanish-influenced vineyard with Gaudi-inspired mosaic artists. Here they match their local wine with morsels of food in a tapas style, enjoy a delicious lunch, served family-style Subject to availability. May be replaced by an alternative vineyard if unavailable.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy

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

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