Auckland: Waiheke Island Scenic Tour 4 Vineyards, Local Guides

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About this activity

Waiheke's most booked wine tour. Four vineyards, sit-down tastings, and local guides who know every winemaker on the island. This is the day out on Waiheke everyone's talking about. Your guide's a local. They live here. They know the winemakers, they know which table to grab, and they know the little stories behind the island and the people who live here.

The lunch stop is Batch Winery — the highest point on the island — with the most stunning views, food, and wines, of course. Sit down with something delicious, a glass of something delicious, and just take in the views stretching out over the water and meet the other awesome people on the tour.

After lunch, more wine tastings at Stonyridge, then the grand finale — Mudbrick Vineyard. The most iconic vineyard on Waiheke. A final glass with the Hauraki Gulf sparkling below you.

After that, it's back to the ferry — or we'll drop you somewhere on the island to keep enjoying your day.

The best day out on Waiheke Island. Trust us

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Waiheke Wine Tours Ltd

Ages: Adults (18–107 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Comfortable transport (Normal Bus or Double Decker Bus Depending on option chosen)
Included: GST (taxes) and fuel surcharge
Included: Charcuterie Board (if choosing the Double Decker Bus option)
Included: Wine tastings
Included: Local driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch (available for purchase)
Not included: Ferry tickets to Waiheke Island (must be arranged separately)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Cable Bay

45 min

Start your Waiheke Island adventure at the beautiful Cable Bay Vineyards, where world-class wines meet breathtaking coastal views overlooking the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland skyline. Relax with a premium wine tasting as you soak up the spectacular scenery and discover why Cable Bay is one of Waiheke's most celebrated vineyard destinations. It's the perfect introduction to the island's renowned wine, food, and laid-back lifestyle, setting the tone for an unforgettable day exploring the very best of Waiheke.
Batch Winery

1 h 30 min Admission not included

ake a break for lunch at the award-winning Batch Winery, Waiheke Island's highest vineyard, where spectacular panoramic views stretch across the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland and the Coromandel. Relax on the sun-soaked terrace or in the elegant restaurant and choose from a delicious à la carte menu featuring fresh, seasonal New Zealand cuisine, with lunch at your own expense. Batch's warm hospitality, boutique wines and breathtaking scenery make it the perfect place to unwind before continuing your island adventure. Lunch is at your own cost.f
Stonyridge Vineyard

45 min Admission included

Enjoy a wine tasting at the iconic Stonyridge Vineyard, one of Waiheke Island's most celebrated winery estates. Surrounded by olive groves and picturesque vineyards, you'll sample a selection of handcrafted wines while soaking up the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful Tuscan-inspired setting. With its rich winemaking heritage and stunning scenery, Stonyridge is a must-visit destination on any Waiheke Island wine experience.
Mudbrick Vineyard

45 min Admission included

Finish your Waiheke Island adventure with a wine tasting at the iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, the perfect grand finale to your day. Renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views across the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland skyline, beautiful gardens, and charming stone architecture, Mudbrick is one of the island's most celebrated vineyard destinations. Relax with a selection of handcrafted wines as you soak up the spectacular scenery and raise a final glass to an unforgettable Waiheke Island experience. You have the option to carry on here and enjoy this most prestigious vineyard, or the bus will leave for the ferry at 340pm. Please note the ferries run right up till midnight, and taxis are on hand to get you to the ferry, or it's a 15-minute walk, so don't be afraid to stay on the island to keep discovering.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We recommend taking the 10 am ferry from Auckland to reach the meeting point for both options in time. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at Pier 2 of the Matiatia ferry terminal on Waiheke Island; you will be dropped back to this location in time for your return ferry

End point

We recommend taking the 10 am ferry from Auckland to reach the meeting point for both options in time. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at Pier 2 of the Matiatia ferry terminal on Waiheke Island; you will be dropped back to this location in time for your return ferry