Waiheke Island Wine Escape Tour

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through the beautiful Hauraki Gulf takes around 35 mins aboard a large “Fullers”ferry that has bar and refreshment facilities onboard.

Take a scenic Tour around to the northern side of the Island taking in Oneroa Beach, Palm Bay picturesque Onetangi Beach.

On the island you will visit and enjoy premium tastings at three vineyards with a choice from Mudbrick Vineyard, Stonyridge, Cable Bay, Obsidian, Tantalus and Te Motu.

Sample award winning Olive Oil from Rangihoua Olive growers. Their oils have made it into the Flos Ole’ Italian guide of the world’s best Olive Oils.

An hour and a quarter is located to take lunch a restaurant at your own expense. Lunch is not included in the tariff but we can recommend or arrange a reservation at Mudbrick Vineyard Bistro, Cable Bay, Tantalus or other cafe to suit your budget.

We return on the 4.00pm Ferry to downtown Auckland.

What's Included

Passenger Ferry Tickets
Bottled water
Lunch
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Premium Wine Tasting Fees
All beverages with lunch are at the clients own expense
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will be met at the Fullers Waiheke Island Matiatia Ticket Kiosk on the Island Your NZWINEPRO™ guide will have sign with your name on it. MOBILE +6421464469

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Enjoy a premium tutored tasting of varietals and blends in the cellar door in their alfresco tasting area. Obsidian produce a wide range of whites and reds including Chardonnay, Viognier and Pinot Gris. Their reds Include Estate grown Syrah and Cabernet Merlot blends as well as Tempranillo and Montepulciano.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and Haraki Gulf before driving along the waterfront

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Enjoy a premium tasting at this exquisite Vineyard and restaurant

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Te Motu is a family owned wine company operated by the Dunleavys. They focus on Cabernet Merlot blends as well as Riesling and Syrah

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Taste Wine and then take lunch in the Archive restaurant. You will take lunch at Mudbrick Vineyard Archive Bistro, Alfresco Cafe a fabulous wine location on Waiheke. An open menu one course lunch is included as are all tasting fees.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

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

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