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Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Taste the Essence of Waiheke Island

Visit three of Waiheke Islands finest vineyards for tasting and enjoy a commentated scenic tour of the Island by one of our knowledgeable, local guides. Vineyards can vary according to your preference and seasonal availability.


AKL-22 | 6.75 hrs | from Adults NZ $235.00 | Children (not suitable)

 

You will see

  • Auckland Harbour on your ferry trip
  • Stunning scenery
  • Three of the Island's top wineries

From Cruise Port:    Auckland


After taking the 10am Fullers Ferry from Auckland to Waiheke [trip takes 45 minutes], your guide will be waiting for you at the Matiatia wharf.

The tour commences with a drive along the scenic northern route, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel peninsula.

On this tour, you will visit three of Waihekes top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way enjoy a commentated scenic drive, learning about the Islands history, geography, people and culture from your knowledgeable local guide. After your wine tasting experience, sit back, relax and enjoy lunch and a glass of Waiheke wine or beer at Three Seven Two (Awarded one Hat in the latest Cuisine Good Food Awards) on Onetangi beachfront before heading back to the ferry or your accommodation. After lunch the guide will then collect you for the short transfer back to the ferry in good time for the 4.00pm sailing.

If you want you can always stay on the Island and catch a later ferry.

From Cruise Port:    Auckland


Included
  • Full commentary throughout
  • One Course lunch and a glass of Waiheke wine or beer.
  • Sightseeing tour of Waiheke Island
  • Wine tasting at three wineries

Not Included
  • The Fullers Ferry tickets for this tour can be booked on our site here or on the day if you prefer.

Instructions
  • Catch the 10am ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island
  • Return Fullers ferry should be 4pm. (this may vary in summer months as tours may run later)

Restrictions
  • This tour is not suitable for children.

Standard Tour Schedule Options

  start time end time
Waiheke Essence Wine Tour 10:00 16:45
Note: Start and end times may be revised to suit ETA / ETD of ship in port

Standard Tour Prices (current)

Adult price NZ $235.00

Exclusive Tour Prices (current)

Tour Duration

6.75 hrs


NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel.
Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.

    Are your tours available every day?

Yes, our tours operate every day except Christmas day.

    Are they weather dependent?

The wine and gourmet food tours operate rain or shine.

    Are the tasting fees included?

Yes, tasting fees for 3 and sometimes 4 different venues are included.

    Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, starting in the 2019-2020 cruise season, the tour will include a one course lunch with a glass of Waiheke wine or beer

    How big are the groups?

With our shared group tours, the size is often 6-8 people. In peak season the maximum number would not exceed 16. We prefer to keep the tour sizes small and personal to create the best experience for you.

    Do we need to book the ferry?

You can purchase your tickets at the ferry ticket office on the day. If you wish though you can buy the ferry tickets on this web site under the "tickets" tab, that way you can make a single payment and save time on the day. You will need to catch the Ferry at 10am [unless alternative plans have been made]

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What you say ...

A thoroughly enjoyable day with Grant being an excellent ambassador for Waiheke and your company. Visited some very good vineyards and tasted some good wines. Excellent lunch at Stoneyridge. We would recommend the tour to anyone.

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