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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.
The morning will be spent visiting 3 of the islands top vineyards, selected to suit the season and your tastes from the following choices:
Cable Bay, Goldie, Kennedy Point, Mudbrick, Obsidian, Stonyridge, Te Whau, Jurassic Ridge, Te Motu, Peacock Sky, Wild on Waiheke and finally Batch Vineyard
Your guides have all completed the Bob Campbell Wine Diploma Course so certainly know their stuff.
So after a morning of tasting and perhaps even some purchases, we head to one of the islands great village or beach front cafes. Waiheke is famous for its dining options and you will not be disappointed with a great selection of gourmet treats on offer. One course lunch and a glass of Waiheke Wine or Beer is included.
After lunch the guide will then collect you for the short transfer back to the ferry in good time for the 4.15pm 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
- The return ferry is the 4.15pm FULLERS ferry from Waiheke, arrives Auckland at 5pm.
Restrictions
- This tour is not suitable for children.
Standard Tour Schedule Options | ||
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| 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) | |
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| Adult price | NZ $220.00 |
Exclusive Tour Prices (current) | |
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| 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.
Worth it for the island alone. We had researched this in great detail so knew what to expect but we were overwhelmed by Waiheke island and the views. Admittedly we deliberately chose a day with a good weather forecast but the island is wonderful. The wine tasting tour is a good way to see this and is a pleasant trip. Mudbrick is by far the best of the tastings because of the location and the enthusiastic guide. There were good contrasts between the locations; at the third we had time to sit and chat with our fellow visitors, some from Queensland, others from New York. We asked to be dropped in the village at the end of the tour and prolonged our stay on the island, our tour tickets covering us for the local bus back to the ferry. We liked the manner of our tour guide, just enough detail, not pushy, open to chat if required. All in all a really worthwhile day.
WestBromwichBaggie, via TripAdvisor [Apr 18]
Jamie Loader, April 2015
Robert Cort 6th April 2015
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]
