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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 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.
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.
Visit two vineyards for wine tasting with a delicious vineyard platter-style lunch at the second vineyard, including a glass of wine.
If time allows, after lunch head towards Onetangi, a 1.87-kilometre long, north-facing beach with beautiful old Pohutukawa trees on the foreshore. For many years it has been the site of the Onetangi Beach Races.
If you wish, we can drop you off at a dinner venue after the tour and make your own way back to the ferry when you are ready or alternatively the guide will return you to the Waiheke Wharf in time to catch the 5pm ferry back to Auckland.
Optional EcoZip Ziplining experience add on if you wish. Choose to add EcoZip Ziplining in the morning + $139 per person
Catch the 9am Ferry and be picked up by EcoZip and take part in three three exhilarating Ziplines, before being guided back to base through pristine New Zealand bush. (2 hrs - min weight 30 kg - max 125 kg) - subject to availability.
If you want you can always stay on the Island and catch a later ferry.
From Cruise Port: Auckland
Included
- Full commentary throughout
- Platter 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 12 midday ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island
- The return ferry is the 5.00pm FULLERS ferry from Waiheke, arrives Auckland at 5.40pm.
Restrictions
- This tour is not suitable for children.
Options
- Choose to add EcoZip Ziplining in the morning + $139 per person Catch the 9am Ferry and be picked up by EcoZip and take part in three three exhilarating Ziplines, before being guided back to base through pristine New Zealand bush. (2 hrs - min weight 30 kg - max 125 kg) - subject to availability.
Standard Tour Schedule Options | ||
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| start time | end time | |
| Half Day Scenic Tour | 12:00 | 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 $250.00 |
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]
