WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

4.9
(326 reviews)
Waiheke Island, New Zealand

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the whole of Waiheke rather than a fraction and enjoy the deep treasures with a small personalized group in comfort with everything beautifully arranged for you. Being a local Grant knows the island like a native bird and literally takes you to the heart of paradise on the most beautiful roads and to the ideal spots where you can soak up the Waiheke Jurassic island energy. This is the smallest most flexible company fully focused on providing cherished guests with the most authentic day. You will see a lot more of Waiheke Island and thoroughly enjoy your day. Grant has great connections to the best truly boutique wineries and the lunch stop options are second to none. Waiheke is famous for quirky people and you will meet some characters along the way. I sincerely hope you go ahead and book with us and give us the opportunity to amaze you with the inside scoop on one of the most amazing islands in the world! Cheers!

What's Included

Amazing Lunch Stop Options
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Taste around 15 premium Waiheke Island boutique wines.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Small food pairings at the first or second winery
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip Ferry from Auckland
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Matiatia Ferry Terminal

Please book ISLAND DIRECT ferry on islanddirect.co.nz which leaves from Pier 13 Downtown Auckland. Take the 9:15am over to the island and the 4:20pm back. Grant will greet you as you step onto the island with a WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST sign. Any issues please contact Grant for alternatives. Cheers!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Experience the gestalt. You can experience the entire island with a handful of other lovely wine lovers. Waiheke is the star and she is multifaceted. Experience the amazing Waiheke phenomenon from a local feet on the ground perspective and you will see and breathe in much more of paradise. After a brief stop in Oneroa Village we drive up to the northern face for amazing views and along the most beautiful native bush lined roads looking down to the sparkling blue water as we head towards your first Waiheke winery. We avoid the heavily used tour routes and head along the back roads. We focus on family owned wineries where the people are salt of the Earth real passionate Waihekeans doing the hard graft and the wine is the best being made from hand picked grapes from the sustainable vineyards surrounding you. These people are our friends. Every wine maker has a unique approach and our guests often comment on the relaxed flow of the tour and nice contrasting boutique wineries. You get to feel part of the scene and soak up the tangible vibe of this miraculous living organism. You will get to taste up to 15 premium handcrafted Waiheke wines with amazing lunch options and get Waihekefied!

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Personalised groups of up to 9 people
Supplied by Waivino 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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