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Taste Waiheke Island, not just its wine. This small-group food and wine tour with a maximum of 15-guests from Auckland visits four tasting stops, includes lunch with a glass of wine and every tasting fee included.
Start at Kennedy Point Vineyard with certified organic wines, two Te Matuku Bay oysters each and local Waiheke honey. Taste extra virgin olive oil at Allpress Estate. At Casita Miro, pair wine with food, then enjoy a family-style Mediterranean tapas lunch with a glass of wine. Finish at The Heke with local beer, gin, whisky and a liqueur.
Your guide drives the scenic northern route, with views across the Hauraki Gulf. To start the tour you’ll need to catch the 9am Fullers or 9.15am Island Direct ferry from Downtown Auckland. The tour starts at 9.50am at Matiatia Wharf and finishes around 3.40pm at Matiatia Wharf or Oneroa Village. Ferry tickets are not included.
Ananda Tours is family-run on Waiheke since 1999.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts on Waiheke Island, not in Auckland. Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am. From Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry or the 9.15am Island Direct ferry from the Downtown Auckland ferry terminal at 99 Quay St. Ferry tickets are not included. Buy them before you travel.
Itinerary
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Matiatia Wharf (Pass by)
At 9:50AM, your guide meets you as you come off the ferry, wearing Ananda Tours branding and carrying a sign board. Guests already staying on Waiheke meet the guide here too.
Admission ticket free -
Waiheke Island (Pass by)
Views across the Hauraki Gulf towards the Coromandel Peninsula on the way to the first stop.
Admission ticket free -
1Kennedy Point Vineyard
A hosted tasting of certified organic wines, which may include Syrah, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé. Two Te Matuku Bay oysters each are paired with one of the wines, alongside local Waiheke honey and estate olive oil.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Allpress Olive Groves
An extra virgin olive oil tasting and an introduction to how the island's olive oil is produced, with several oils to compare.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Casita Miro
A Spanish-inspired vineyard with an art deco pavilion and sea and vineyard views. A wine and food pairing, then a family-style Mediterranean tapas lunch with a glass of wine.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4The Heke Brewery & Distillery Tours and Experiences
The home of Waiheke Whisky and Waiheke Brewing Co. A tasting of local beer, gin, whisky and a liqueur.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Oneroa (Pass by)
Choose to be dropped at Matiatia Wharf for your ferry back to Auckland, or in Oneroa Village to explore at your own pace.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is for adults aged 18 and over.
- The tour starts on Waiheke Island, not in Auckland. Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is for adults aged 18 and over.
- The tour starts on Waiheke Island, not in Auckland. Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
- From Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry or the 9.15am Island Direct ferry from the Downtown Auckland ferry terminal at 99 Quay St. The crossing takes 35 to 45 minutes.
- Ferry tickets are not included. Buy them before you travel.
- Allow extra time at the ferry terminal, especially at weekends and in peak season.
- Already staying on Waiheke? Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
- Missed your ferry? Call Ananda Tours on +64 9 372 7530 straight away. A team member will meet you and bring you to the tour.
- Groups are limited to 15 guests.
- Not suitable for vegans. Strict kosher diets cannot be catered for.
- Other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for. Let us know before you travel.
- Te Matuku Bay oysters are seasonal. If they are unavailable, they are replaced with another gourmet treat.
- Tasting and lunch venues may change with availability. Any substitute is of equal quality.
- The tour runs in the rain. Vehicles carry umbrellas.
- Alcohol cannot be consumed inside the vehicles.
- Booking for a group of 8 or more adults? You can book this tour as a private group at the same price per person.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Not recommended for vegans
- Not sutable for severe nut allergy. For any anaphylactic allergies, an Epipen must be carried.
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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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