The Waiheke Best Day. Scenic food and wine trip.

This tour is a beautiful snapshot of Waiheke Island, visiting 3 or 4 hand picked destinations as well as viewing well known hidden gems along the way with breathtaking views and scenery. This tour will be focused on four destinations based on availability on the day.

You will have the opportunity to taste ten to twelve award winning wines from 3 vineyards.

We always try and include an Olive tasting at the famous AllPress Olives. (based on availability)

If we can’t do olive tasting, then we add an extra vineyard.

Pre booked set menu lunch at one of Waiheke top shelf restaurants.

Lunch is pre booked with one of Waiheke’s top restaurants – the dining venue is subject to availability on the day. Either way its top shelf you will love the experience.

Transport

Pick up / drop off from the Waiheke ferry terminal. (the tour starts on Waiheke Island)

Get a pickup from your accommodation on Waiheke, this can be arranged (complimentary collection from properties from Oneroa to Ostend)

Friendly Tour Guides

Be a local for one day with a friendly local. We want you to have the best day.

Winery Visits & Tastings

We take you to visit 3 local wineries for wine tastings. Our itineraries depend on availability for the day. Let us know if you have a specific winery in mind and we will see if we can accommodate your request.

Your tour includes 10-12 individual wine tastings. Some may be paired with food.

Lunch

Lunch is not included in the price of the tour. Your tour includes a pre booked set menu at one of the vineyards. This is a great value offering, pre organized directly with the chef at one of Waiheke’s top restaurants.

The dining venue is selected based on availability with options including Te Motu Vineyard, Batch Winery, Three Seven Two, Wild Estate, Stoneridge. Vineyard.

Tour Size

This is a shared group tour: 2-10 people, with general capacity of 10 guests per vehicle 08:30 – Arrive at Auckland’s downtown ferry terminal for your 9 am sailing to Waiheke Island

Itinerary

08:00 – Ferry departs Auckland or pick up from your Waiheke accommodation
08:45 – Ferry arrives at Waiheke Island
09:00 – Tour departs The Tour starts here 
09:10 – A scenic drive through Oneroa Village, you will see epic bays and amazing lookouts.
10:00 – 1st Tasting
11:00 – 2nd Tasting
12:30 – Lunch Stop and tasting
14.30 – Head back to the ferry
14.50 – DROP OFF – Tour concludes & ferry departs at 15:00 hours from
Waiheke to Auckland City OR we drop off at your Waiheke accommodation.

NOTE the schedule is always subject to change. 

If you prefer to be dropped off in the village or at Mudbrick for the top deck vibe – epic views, sounds and sundowners. Let your guide know. From there, it’s about a 20-minute easy walk to the ferry. Alternatively, there are buses and taxis available.