Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours
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Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours
By WaiTiki Tours
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Enjoy a day exploring the rolling terrain, beaches, and vineyards of Waiheke Island, which is so close to Auckland yet feels like a different world. As groups are limited to six, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Visit three wineries, where you'll get a chance to sample local wine. Tour the pretty island without worrying about driving yourself.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 18-70, max of 6 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Transfers from Waiheke Island accommodation is included
- Tastings at three wineries are included
- An easy way to explore the island without your own vehicle
- Learn about Waiheke Island from your local guide
- Wine tastings at 3 boutique Waiheke vineyards
- Local guide
- Pickup and drop-off (from Waiheke Island accommodations only)
- Entry/Admission - Waiheke Island
- Entry/Admission - Batch Winery
- Entry/Admission - Mudbrick Vineyard
What's not included- Lunch
- Ferry tickets
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Matiatia Wharf, Ocean View Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New ZealandYour tour operator Nicky will be holding a WaiTiki Tours sign at the ferry terminal ready for you to start your waiheke wine tour
Pickup details- If you are coming from Downtown Auckland, you will need to catch the 10 am Fullers ferry to Waiheke Island. Please arrive at the terminal 30 minutes before your ferry departs as ferries fill up quickly (especially during the Summer months) and tickets are sold on a first-in-line first-served basis. Your tour guide will meet you when you arrive at Matiatia Ferry terminal at approximately 10:35 am and will be holding a WaiTiki Tours sign. If you are already on Waiheke Island just let us know where you're staying and we'll arrange to pick you up from your accommodation.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Matiatia Wharf, Ocean View Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42682P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Minimum age is 18-years
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42682P1
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- Farmboyiowa10 contributionsNat was amazing and great tour!We had a wonderful time today with Nat and her super adorbs furry dog. Nat was on time, very informative during the tour and entertained us all day long. Nat’s positive/great energy made for a fantastic day. Def recommend this tour for anyone wanting a great day on Waiheke!Written 11 January 2019
- DaveSfromLex0 contributionsGreat tourNat does an awesome job and did a great job accommodated our needs. Her van is comfortable and very clean. She lives on and is an expert on the island and shared her favorite places with us. Her little dog is adorable. There are multiple ways to do this island, and Nat hosts a great small group (less then 6 folks) experience.Written 7 January 2019
- Amy4350 contributionsTHE BESTThis tour was the best! Nat is so very knowledgeable about the island and wine! ! The wineries we went too were wonderful and distinct and a little off the beaten path . In between, Nat gave us time at the open market To shop and experience the local life. Nat is amazing and I love love love Shanti, her fur baby. She will always have an auntie in the states !! This tour felt like a day of wineries with friends! I had a great time ! If you are booking a winery tour, you must go Waitaki!!Written 11 December 2018
- TrinTravels0 contributionsIsland & Wine TourNatalie is a zen-master and the perfect tour guide. We were fortunate enough to have several tours with her. We experienced the best of the local artisans (you must visit the award winning olive oil farm) and tasted some incredible wines, if you love red go to Jurassic Ridge. More than the amazing local people and business is the incredible landscape of the island. Nat seemed to know every single special spot there was to capture the beauty of Waiheke Island.Written 4 December 2018
- Kylie710 contributions5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️My sister & I joined Natalie’s tour today & it was fabulous. We really loved the friendly personalized tour she had arranged and we would highly recommend booking her tour in future. It was fun, friendly and really relaxed - the perfect combination to experience our time on Waiheke Island . Many thanks , it was definitely a highlight of our Auckland holiday .Written 9 November 2018
- libby4G0 contributionsWaiheke in the Winter.I am arrived in New Zealand at 5:15 am (after a long flight from New York) and booked Natalie's tour for that same day at 10:30. Natalie could not have been nicer and her dog was a delight. She had the right mix for my first day on the island. I loved the the mix of activities that were part of the tour. There was a little walk which was a highlight. Plus she chose two wonderful wineries, which are among her favorites. The lunch stop offered a relaxed and fun time. I actually went back to the same winery another day during my stay. We ended the day at Natalie's home were she also offers accommodations for travelers. It was a delight and I got to feed her two Alpacas. Natalie has a great personality and this tour started my vacation on a high note!Written 19 August 2018
- Finn K0 contributionsA great way to see what one of the most amazing Islands in the WorldNat does a really great job with her luxury van taking you to parts of the Island you would normally miss. Amazing views, great commentary and interesting local knowledge- visits to wineries, stunning views, beaches and the best shopping areas. Usually with only 2 or 4 guests at a time.Written 1 January 2018
- Matt B0 contributionsMust do tour in WaihekeWe were met by Natalie and her dog Shanti at the ferry. Me and my wife were on our honeymoon and wanted a special tour that didn’t involve crowds, and this is just what we got. A great experience being shown different places around the island that tourists don’t normally get to see. Natalie has great knowledge of the island and her enthusiasm really shows on her tour. We couldn’t recommend highly enough. A tour we will never forget.Written 27 November 2017
- filu130 contributionsLovely people and placeWe met Natalie after arriving in Waiheke island by ferry from Auckland and spent a lovely day with her. She is the best guide we could hope for in this location. Knows local people and tradition, won't hide any details from you and won't make you hurry. We loved a tour and day with her, which was seeing plenty of wild places, a winery with lunch and some shoppping on the way back. Highly recommended person and company. Best regards! :)Written 17 June 2017
- _kme48810 contributionsGreat day on a beautiful island.Natalie's tour was the perfect activity for a glorious day out on lovely Waiheke Island! RecommendedWritten 1 June 2017
- 50thbirthday_20110 contributionsA must do on Waiheke islandWe spent the day with Nat as she showed us Waiheke. We saw more in a few hours, met some incredible people and experienced the beauty of the island than we could have ever done in our own. I'd highly recommend Nat and her tours. Outstanding guide, helpful and informative but most of all extremely welcoming. We had a great day and would recommend without hesitation.Written 27 May 2017
- ggrraaccee0 contributionsINCREDIBLE way to see Waiheke!My friend and I met Natalie at the ferry terminal and then our magical day began! Nat's gorgeous pup, Shanty, was our co-guide. Natalie showed us the beaches, the farmer's market, the breathtaking scenery, and, of course, the wineries. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day but Natalie's knowledge of the island could weather any storm. I would recommend this tour to anyone -- what a completely wonderful experience!Written 13 May 2017
- vixby0 contributionsPerfect Introduction to Waiheke IslandWhen you wake up on the Island, what can top off seeing beautiful sunny day emerge? A fabulous tour of Waiheke Island with a fantastic tour guide. Natalie, was hands down one of the most friendly, personable tour guide I have meet through a tour company. The experience was a feeling of an Old friend taking you around town. Bubbly, enthusiastic, fountain of knowledge about the island. The choice of places we visited was lovely. The lookout points amazing! Plus the unscheduled stop off at the end so we could all have our Gelato fix, just topped the day off. Highly recommend using WaiTiki tours. Thanks again for such a fantastic day out Natalie.Written 10 April 2017
- tloulou19720 contributionsWaiheke MagicThank you Nat for such a wonderful tour. I knew as soon as we met, it was going to be a great day!!! Our group of four friends had a beautiful day seeing all the magical spots during our vineyard and sightseeing tour with you. Your passion for and knowledge of the island shone through and we got to see and sample so much more than we had anticipated. I can't wait to do another tour with you in the near future..... Perhaps the walking and vineyard option? Many thanks for a memorable day on this beautiful Island I now call Home ☀️🌊🚐☕️🍇🍷🍴🌸🌿🌳🍦Written 9 April 2017
- Melanie W0 contributionsCouldn't ask for better!Nat created the most perfect Waiheke Tour we could have asked for! We started the day with an absolutely incredible coffee and pastry (the best we had during our month long stay in NZ!) and then ventured to many beautiful stops and short walks on the island we would never have made it to without her expertise. She selected a handful of great wineries to stop at along the way which was the icing on the cake! Throughout the tour she was a pleasure to spend time with and so informative. Spending a few hours getting to know Waiheke with Nat (and her furry sidekick Shanty!!) was truly a joy!Written 15 March 2017
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Mike&Anne
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Nov 2023 • Couples
If you want to avoid the big groups and join a small, informative tour of Waiheke island, Nicky could be the option for you. Nicky is an island resident and will take you on a tour of beaches and vantage points, in between wineries of course!
Our tour covered Stonyridge, Batch, and Mudbrick wineries and Nicky has these booked in advance so you get a private tasting with a small group rather than the big group option.
Lunch is at your own cost which we enjoyed at Batch winery’s restaurant. The food and views were sensational. We had a most enjoyable day!
Our tour covered Stonyridge, Batch, and Mudbrick wineries and Nicky has these booked in advance so you get a private tasting with a small group rather than the big group option.
Lunch is at your own cost which we enjoyed at Batch winery’s restaurant. The food and views were sensational. We had a most enjoyable day!
Written 12 November 2023
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And I had a great day with you both
Cheers Nicky
Written 13 November 2023
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Brenda
Rocklin, CA4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We had a wonderful time on our full day wine tasting tour. Nicky our guide was very friendly and full of interesting information about the island. Unfortunately she was only able to book at 2 (vs 3) wineries, but Nicky booked us into a beautiful Oceanside restaurant for lunch and purchased a lovely bottle of wine for our table. The other two wineries were really fun - good wines, friendly service. In addition to the wineries, we pretty much travelled the entire island so go to see so many beaches, stunning views and the rooster and duck refuge! (Ask her to drive by if you have time - we’ll worth it!) We would definitely recommend this tour.
Written 20 November 2022
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lanaisal
Lanai City, HI14 contributions
If you are looking for a wine tasting tour of Waiheke Island, look no further. Nikki, your guide, will show you around the island as well as introduce you to 3 fabulous wineries. We also had a yummy lunch at one of them.
Nikki meets you at the ferry dock on Waiheke Island. This is a 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland. Easy to find the Fuller Ferry dock. We bought our ferry tickets online, so we didn't have to wait in line. We also prepaid the tour online thru Trip Master!
We took the 4 pm ferry back to Auckland. A very interesting and fun day!! Thank you, Nikki,!!!
Nikki meets you at the ferry dock on Waiheke Island. This is a 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland. Easy to find the Fuller Ferry dock. We bought our ferry tickets online, so we didn't have to wait in line. We also prepaid the tour online thru Trip Master!
We took the 4 pm ferry back to Auckland. A very interesting and fun day!! Thank you, Nikki,!!!
Written 13 January 2023
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mtholde
South Dakota90 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
What a great day on Waiheke Island! Nicky knows the island front to back and was able to show us corners of the island the big buses can't get to. She also tailored the trip along the way to bolster answers to the many questions we had along way learning much about the flora/fauna and wine of the island. I would book this tour again on a future visit.
Written 29 November 2023
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Brook
Centennial, CO6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Our small group of five had a great time. The excursion was informative, comfortable and very fun. Nicky, our guide, is a local resident and shared a wealth of information about the island and its wineries. We were taken to some beautiful scenic island locations and provided with an insiders perspective of the island. Our tour featured Stonyridge, Batch, and Mudbrick wineries. Each of these wineries has a different focus that provided a wonderful exposure to the wines Waiheke Island has to offer. We enjoyed a truly delicious lunch at Batch winery’s restaurant. Nicky, thank you for an enjoyable day!
Written 29 August 2023
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Bruce S
Memphis, TN51 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I’ve been here 16 days and this was the best thing I’ve done. The island is beautiful and interesting. And, the wine tastings were a lot of fun. Sitting at the open window with an incredible view for lunch at Batch Winery was the best. Nicky at Wai Tiki tours was a great guide as she lives on the island and knows it well. Thanks Nicky.
Written 1 August 2023
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Thanks so much love showing my beautiful island off
Written 2 August 2023
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Paul
Lancashire, UK62 contributions
We booked this at the last minute but Nicky was fab. Not only did we have a very personalised experience which was incredible but we also saw a little of the island as well.
If you want to avoid the bus trips I highly recommend this.
If you want to avoid the bus trips I highly recommend this.
Written 7 December 2023
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bobray5758
Scottsdale, AZ38 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Wonderful tour today with Nicky who gave us her local islander hospitality! The wineries visited were excellent as well as our lunch choice on our own which was delicious. We saw many parts of the island and her knowledge of life on the island. Highly recommended as a small group option.
Written 6 March 2023
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Bastien F
Paita, New Caledonia15 contributions
Nicky was waiting for us at the boat , she was lovely . She arrange a visit at a Winery where is a French guy Martin as we are French it was nice for us . The choice of the winery and the restaurant was perfect . We had a good laugh with Nicky . I would definitely recommend that tour !!
Written 17 September 2022
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Dan R
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Nikki was the best guide !.A resident Kiwi that knew everything about the island and wine region. We saw beaches , wineries and had a wonderful lunch at Batch Winery . I wouldn’t hesitate booking a tour with this tour company.
We hope to be back to Waiheke someday.
Thank you for everything!!!
Highly recommend!
We hope to be back to Waiheke someday.
Thank you for everything!!!
Highly recommend!
Written 9 November 2024
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Can you tell me please what time we will get back to the port in Auckland? We are on a cruise ship which departs at 6 p.m. and we have to be back by 4:30 I believe. I hope it will work because your tour sounds fantastic.
Written 6 February 2020
We got back around 3:30 but you can let Nicky know your departure time and she should be able to accommodate
Written 10 February 2020
Hello. I have been to the Island quite a bit but haven’t been to all the wineries. I would like to know which wineries will be visited because I would like to visit new places. Can you tell me which ones? Thank you
Written 12 November 2019
I am sorry to say I did not keep track of the wineries we visited and am not an expert on wines. These would not be as impressive as the ones in Napa Valley, CA, but they were unique, interesting, and offered good quality products. However, I would think the tour company would be happy to share that information with you. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Written 13 November 2019
Hi, I'll be in Auckland from Nov 18th -21st and am wondering which days you give tours and how far in advance I have to book for one person...your tour sounds absolutely wonderful!!! Thanks, Paula
Written 8 February 2019
I am a single traveler and would love to go on this tour. Your website only allows 2-6 people to sign up. Can I join a scheduled small group?
Written 16 January 2019
I booked this through Trip Advisor and it worked great it was the same price as their website. Also I just checked by starting a new booking and on Trip Advisor it will allow you to book this for one person.
Written 17 January 2019
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