Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

5.0 (19 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ananda Tours Limited

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Ferry ticket fares

Itinerary

Ananda Tours

Passing 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.
Waiheke Island

Passing 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.
Waiheke Island

45 min

Enjoy a premium wine tasting at a top Waiheke Vineyard
Waiheke Island

45 min

Enjoy a premium wine tasting at a top Waiheke Vineyard
Stop 5

1 h 30 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Pickup points

Matiatia Wharf, Waiheke Island

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.

Using your ticket

Please catch the 10am Fullers ferry from Downtwon Auckland (Ferry tickets own expense) and our Ananda Tours Guide will meet you on the Waiheke Wharf with a signboard.
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Please contact us if you require a Waiheke accommodation pick up or if you have any questions regarding the ferry to Waiheke.
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Tour departs within walking distance of the ferry port