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You will see
- An award-winning olive oil estate
- The stunning scenery of Waiheke Island
- Two of the Island's top wineries
From Cruise Port: Auckland
Make sure you have booked yourself on the 9am Fullers ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island - the scenic trip takes 45 minutes and offers a stunning cruise across the Auckland harbour past the naval dockyard of Devonport and the volcanic island of Rangitoto. Your guide will be waiting for you at the Matiatia wharf and your island tour commences with a drive along the scenic northern route, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula.
First stop is a visit to the award winning Rangihoua Estate, where the first olive oil on the North Island was produced. Here you will learn how the olive oil is produced and have chance to taste the many varieties on offer.
Next it's on to the first winery visit for tasting - this will either be Peacock Sky OR the Wild on Waiheke vineyard and micro-brewery. Here you can also experience the "Taste Waiheke" area and sample locally produced food items.
Peacock Wines are famous for their award winning 2011 Chardonnay, but also offer Rose Methode Traditionelle, Rose, Cabernet and Merlot Malbec varieties. Wines tasted are matched to tempting morsels created daily.
Wild on Waiheke offers both wines and micro brewed beers, such as pale and dark ales and non-alcoholic ginger beers. Their "Top Knot" wines are well regarded.
Then it's on to Kennedy Point Vineyard - producers of Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Chardonnay and Rose wines, created using the bio-dynamic method. Many of these varieties have achieved international awards! You can also taste their estate grown olive and avocado oils. The visit here will also include some local Te Matuku Bay Oysters and a small cheese board to sample with your wine.
Our lunch destination is next, at the renowned Mud Brick Vineyard. Here we include a platter style lunch which you can enjoy sitting out in their potager gardens overlooking the Waitemata Harbour with views back to Auckland.
Our guide will return after lunch for the short transfer back to catch the 3.00pm ferry, or if you want to stay longer on the island, can drop you at Oneroa Village for you to explore on your own.
From Cruise Port: Auckland
Included
- Full commentary throughout
- Local treats such as oysters, wild honey, artisan cheeses, the famous Waiheke green herb spread and award winning olive oil
- Platter style lunch
- Sightseeing tour of Waiheke Island
- Wine tasting at two 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
- It is essential to catch the 9.00am Fullers ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island (remember this is not included in the tour price)
- The return ferry is the 3.00pm Fullers ferry from Waiheke, arrives Auckland at 3:45pm. But if you are booking this tour as an "exclusive" tour, then we can extend the tour for an extra hour if your schedule allows at no extra charge.
Restrictions
- This tour is not suitable for children.
Standard Tour Schedule Options | ||
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| start time | end time | |
| Waiheke Island Wine and Food Tour | 09:00 | 15:45 |
| 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 | 6.75 hrs |
Exclusive Tour Prices | |
| 1 person | NZ $506.25 |
| 2 persons | NZ $1,012.50 |
| 3 persons | NZ $1,518.75 |
| 4 persons | NZ $2,025.00 |
| 5 persons | NZ $2,531.25 |
| 6 persons | NZ $3,037.50 |
| 7 persons | NZ $3,543.75 |
| 8 persons | NZ $4,050.00 |
NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel.
Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.
We were lucky to be the only 2 people on the tour and the guide was so nice and took us to all the place we wanted to see, weather was great, wine and food were well arranged...it was really pleasant trip.
WINGSIZE N, via Viator [Mar 18]
Erik S, via Viator [Dec 17]
Jennifer JA, via Viator [Nov 17]
Morna & Markus [May 15]
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 are included.
Does the tour include lunch?
Yes, we include a Platter Style lunch at Mid Brick Vineyard
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 18. We prefer to keep the tour sizes small and personal to create the best experience for you.
Do we need to book the ferry?
No booking is required for the ferries; you can purchase your tickets at the ferry ticket office on the day. You will need to catch the 9am Fullers Ferry from Auckland, so you can meet your guide on Waiheke at 9.45am.
What time ferry must we catch from Auckland?
You will need to catch the 9am Fullers Ferry sailing, so that you can meet the tour guide at 9.45am on Waihele Island at the ferry terminal.
