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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.
Our most popular shared group tour experience, ideal for food and wine lovers. The day begins with a visit to a boutique vineyard for a guided wine tasting, complemented by gourmet tastes such as Te Matuku Bay oysters and local Waiheke honey. Continue to the award-winning Allpress Estate for an informative olive oil tasting and an introduction to the islands renowned olive oil production. At the second vineyard, enjoy a wine and food pairing, followed by a relaxed, family-style lunch showcasing seasonal flavours in a beautiful vineyard setting.
The final stop is at The Heke, where you can taste a range of their products including a local beer, gin, whisky and a liquor.
The tour concludes with the option to return to Matiatia Wharf or be dropped off in Oneroa Village to explore at your leisure.
If you wish, from here you can stay on for dinner (at your own expense) 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 4pm ferry back to Auckland.
From Cruise Port: Auckland
Included
- Commentated scenic tour by a local guide.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
- Hosted wine tasting at a boutique vineyard including Te Matuku Bay Oysters.
- Tasting at a local distillery
- Wine tasting and lunch at a Spanish-inspired Vineyard
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 4.00pm Fullers ferry from Waiheke, arrives Auckland at 4:45pm.
Restrictions
- This tour is not suitable for children.
Standard Tour Schedule Options | ||
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| start time | end time | |
| Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine 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 $325.00 |
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.
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.
