The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
5 Hours (excluding ferry travel) • Visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards for hosted tastings
Overview
Activity details
On this tour, you will visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way enjoy a commentated scenic drive, learning about the Island’s history, geography, people and culture from your knowledgeable local guide.
After your wine tasting experience sit back, relax and enjoy a lunch and a glass of Waiheke wine or beer at Three Seven Two on Onetangi beach before heading back to the ferry or your accommodation.
Ananda Tours is a Waiheke family-owned company that has been sharing the Island that we love for over 25 years. Our close relationships with local providers and highly knowledgeable guides ensure that our visitors leave loving the Island as much as we do!
What's included
Commentary by a local, knowledgeable guide.
Hosted wine tastings at three Waiheke Vineyards, showcasing a range of varieties and styles.
Lunch of your choice at Three Seven Two restaurant including a glass of wine
Pick up and drop off from Waiheke accommodation
What's not included
Ferry tickets to and from Waiheke
Itinerary
- Pick up at Matiatia Wharf at 10.40. We recommend you catch the 10am Fullers ferry from Downtown Auckland
- Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard with stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf.
- Wine tasting at Goldie Estate. Learn about the history of wine making on Waiheke at this pioneering vineyard.
- Wine tasting at Te Motu Vineyard. Owned by a local family this small winery specialises in Bordeaux style blends.
- Lunch of your choice at Three Seven Two overlooking Onetangi Beach
- Drop off in Oneroa Village or return to Matiatia Wharf at approximately 3.40 pm in time to catch the 4pm ferry back to Auckland
All venues are subject to availability and do change seasonally.
Highlights
Experience Waiheke with one of the Island's longest-running tour companies. Our close relationships with the vineyards ensure genuine experiences that will leave a lasting impression. Our guides are all wine lovers themselves and enjoy sharing some of the stories and history of our unique wine region.
Taste 12 or more top Waiheke wines, including some of the reserved wines and be hosted by a knowledgeable staff member at each vineyard.
Afterward sit back and relax with a delicious lunch overlooking Onetangi beach.
Additional information
Check-in details
Our guide will meet the 10am ferry as it arrives on Waiheke Island with a signboard. If they ferry is running late, don't worry, we will wait! If for some reason you miss the 10am ferry please contact our office and we will make other arrangements.
If you choose to come over early or if you are staying on the Island please look our for our guide on the main pier. They will have an Ananda Tours signboard with your name on it.
If you are staying on Waiheke, please contact our office at least 24 hrs prior to the tour to arrange a pick up time.
What to bring
Light jacket
Refillable water bottle if you have one.
Restrictions
Not suitable for pregnant women
Extras
Round Trip Ferry Tickets $56 pp
Disclaimers
All Vineyards are subject to availability and do change seasonally. Please contact our office is you want to confirm exactly what vineyards we are visiting on the date you wish to travel.
Cancellations
Full payment is required if cancellation occurs within 24 hrs of tour time.
If the ferries are cancelled due to extreme weather, or we are unable to operate due to unforeseen circumstances we will offer a full refund.
Tour requires a minimum of two people to run. If you have booked for a single person, and no others book for that day, we will call you to discuss other options for that day or provide you with a refund.