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 12pm 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.
Included in the day is a commentated scenic tour of
the Island by a local guide, visit to Oneroa Village and wine tastings at two boutique vineyards (a vineyard can also be swapped with a olive oil mill on request). After touring the Island sit back and relax with a two course
vineyard lunch including a glass of wine/beer or non alc. beverage per person
Optional EcoZip Ziplining experience add on if you wish.
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 5pm 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 $215.00 |
Exclusive Tour Prices (current) | |
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Tour Duration | 4.50 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]