We loved this original tour. The lady guide was exceptional. We talked a lot about everything, the local trees and flowers, our families, and our trip experiences. We visited two wineries, and were lucky enough to be hosted by young frenchies (we are french ourselves). Arriving at a winery on foot, walking down to the tasting area, was very unusual. Wines of the second winery were worth it.

Our tour guide was Justine, we had a lovely time with her. She was so attentive and caring, always checking in on how we were doing, and took wonderful care of us. We walked through so many beautiful and scenic spots!

Very professional. Dell was waiting for us at the ferry terminal as promised and treated us to a fully personalized tour of the island. By the end of the day we felt like we were visiting with a close friend.

Del was an excellent guide. She knows Waiheke Island in depth and was very flexible in customizing our experience. Unfortunately one of the wine tastings we scheduled was unavailable at the last minute but Del rearranged things to accommodate that issue.

Maria was amazing and really made the tour special. She was incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife on the island (especially birds) plant life, and Māori history. My partner and I had an incredible time and she recommended some other activities for us to check out later on in the trip. Could not be more pleased with the experience nor more happy to have met her.

We had a wonderful guide, Cindy, whose knowledge of the local plants and animals added enormously to our tour that took in beautiful countryside and spectaular views together with a couple of fabulous wine tastings . Her knowledge of the Maori culture and history also gave us a fascinating insight into how New Zealand is today.

We recently enjoyed a wonderful day combining a scenic bush walk with visits to local vineyards, and it was a truly memorable experience. The bush walk itself was a peaceful escape. Justine was incredibly knowledgeable and made our experience wonderful! We learned so much about Waiheke Island. During the walk, we made our way to two nearby vineyards. The wine tasting was fantastic, with knowledgeable wine guides guiding us through a selection of wines. Justine took the best care making sure we were on time to our time slots. It was the ideal day for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy both the beauty of the island and the pleasures of wine. Highly recommended for those seeking a peaceful retreat with a touch of luxury!

I recently visited the Waiheke Island as part of my solo new Zealand Adventure. As soon as I deboarded the Ferry, I was greeted by my Terra and Tide guide and hike partner for the day Dell. From there we embarked on a remarkable hiking adventure around the island. It was a roughly 5 KM hike, completely achievable by anyone with some hiking experience. The scenic beauty along the way is absolutely breathtaking and it follows you throughout the hike. Dell is very informed, and she constantly educated me on the Maori culture, introduced me to the native plants and bird species. She is also so kind and ensured I was comfortable and safe throughout the trip. At the end of the hike, we had a lovely picnic lunch by the sea and also dipped our feet in the cold and crisp water. From there, Dell took me to have a hokey pokey ice cream, before I took the ferry back to the mainland. This was truly a highlight of my New Zealand trip and Dell truly made it feel extra special. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and getting to spend a day with Dell, learning more about New Zealand, its culture, flora and fauna. Cannot wait to be back and would definitely book another hike with Terra and tide.

Justine was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. She quickly assessed our needs and combined our hike with a stop for olive and wine tasting. We really enjoyed both stops! It was simply a perfect and memorable day. I highly recommend this tour if you want to combine some activity with some relaxation.

Our guide and experience was phenomenal. Justine customized our tour based on our time constraint and she took us on an amazing hike and we did wine and olive oil tasting. Highly recommend this tour. 5 Star.

Waiheke Island is spectacular. Our travel agent had scheduled all of us for the 6 mile hike of the headlands. However, when we realized that not all of us would be able to complete 6 miles, our guide Justine made appropriate changes which enabled us all to see the town, have lunch on the beach and have a wonderful day on the island. Justine went the extra mile and more to make sure that all of us learned about the trees of New Zealand and had a good time, within our abilities.

We had two wonderful guides (one in training), both knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, history, environmental regulations and more. Interesting all the way round the Headlands. The 5 hours of hiking was ambitious and our guides watched that we were aware of some “difficult” areas on the path near a cliff or going up/down challenging sections. Overall it was a very worthwhile and memorable adventure. We highly recommend! Jim & Joan

Our guide Cindy was very knowledgeable and most of all FUN!!! We had a fantastic day touring the island and exploring some out of the way places. As well as some Wine!🍷

Great way to see Waiheke Island. Dell was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and lots of fun. Highly recommend this tour.

Our group of 16 enjoyed our private guided tour of gardens and vineyards. Our guides, Maria and Dell, were informative, flexible, attentive and just all round lovely. Our two vans appeared to be brand new and were very comfortable. The island itself is lovely and a treat to visit.