Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

5.0
(16 reviews)

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a knowledgeable guide. 

You will visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive with live commentary to learn about the island’s history, geography, people and culture. If you prefer you can swap a wine tasting for a whisky, beer gin or olive oil tasting.

After your tasting experiences, sit back, relax and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the ferry or your accommodation. Lunch is included.

What's Included

Local guide
Premium Wine tastings at up to three vineyards
Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation
Live commentary on board
Two course Vineyard lunch including a glass of wine
Transport by private vehicle
Ferry ticket fares

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please catch the 10am Fullers ferry from Downtown Auckland ( ferry ticket price not included in tour price). Our guide will meet you off this ferry when you arrive on Waiheke Island with a signboard. If you are staying on Waiheke Island we can pick you up from your Island accommodation. Please contact us to make arrangements for this service.

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Meeting point

We will meet you as you disembark the 10am ferry from Auckland with a signboard.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a knowledgable guide. 

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines on this private guided tour. Learn about the island’s history and culture.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Wine tasting at one of the founding vineyards on the Island

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Enjoy a wine tasting. Te Motu – meaning ‘The Island’, was one of the pioneers of Waiheke wine growing, with the Dunleavy family planting their first vines in 1989 to produce the first ‘Te Motu’ blend in 1993.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Two two-course lunch and a glass of wine included in your tour. Subject to availability.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting and wine during lunch
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Ferry tickets can be purchases at the Fullers Ferry Terminal at 99 Quay St
Supplied by Ananda Tours Limited

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Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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