Waiheke Island: Sip & Savour Tour
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Waiheke Island: Sip & Savour Tour
By The Wine Tasting Company
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 18-120, max of 10 per group
Duration: 5h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards (some will be paired with food)
- Comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
- Pickup from your accommodation on Waiheke Island or ferry terminal
- Let by a local guide, sharing quirky island stories
- Lunch - shared platter style lunch + glass of wine
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's not included- Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st)
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.Pickup details
- Arrive at downtown Auckland ferry terminal located at 99 Quay st. at 8:15am to ensure you make the 09:00 am Fullers sailing from Auckland to Waiheke Island. Ferry tickets can be purchased online to save time on the day. On arrival to Waiheke, one of our representative will be holding a sign board with "THE WINE TASTING COMPANY" on it, to welcome you to our beautiful Island.
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
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- 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: 293567P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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 10 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: 293567P1
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- Mslunt0 contributionsWhat a day, what a wine,what other way !!Completed this trip with the lovely Heidi today ..made you feel right at home with her hospitality. Amongst a day filled with great views,food,wine and company I couldn’t fault it . Will be passing the word on for sure Definitely a must do if you’re looking for a way to see Waiheke. But please not you need to get the fullers ferry as the SeaLink drops you at the MarinaWritten 7 September 2024
- Trip156710260450 contributionsHeidi is the bestWe had zn awesome day with Heidi loved Mudbrick and Casita Miro great wine beautiful views and food at thd Batch amazing. Would definitely recommend doing this tour as Heidi showed us the sights beautiful beaches and gave us a great insight into Waiheke as well as great wine and food. Awesome day thanks heaps :)Written 1 September 2024
- Climber046892058170 contributionsExceptional Private Wine Tour: Informative, Relaxed, and MemorableWe had an incredible experience on this private wine tour! The entire day was well-organized, with pick-up and drop-off provided, which made everything so convenient. The tour was both informative and relaxed, with the guide clearly demonstrating extensive knowledge of the wineries and the local people. We visited some fantastic locations, each offering unique insights into the region's wine-making traditions. The attention to detail and the personal touch really stood out. Overall, a 5-star experience that we highly recommend!Written 20 August 2024
- 30libbyf0 contributionsHeidi was the best!Had such a great time / experience on this wine tour around Weiheke. Heidi was so kind and thoughtful as I was solo doing this experience. The wineries we went to were amazing, loads of great information and wine! Couldn’t be any happier with my trip! Thanks!Written 18 August 2024
- GoPlaces600728845450 contributionsStunning from views to tastingAbsolutely enjoyed the day the group was small and our guide Heidi was just brilliant every wine tasting to the commentary of the island to our beautiful meal and our last wine tasting was truly a day to remember Thank you we both had a fun dayWritten 18 August 2024
- Joanne B0 contributionsWine on Waiheke!Such a perfect day on Waiheke Island! We were met promptly at the ferry upon arrival. Nydia was pleasant & shared so much info about the wineries & life on the island in general. We visited 3 wineries and also had a wonderful lunch board at The Branch. The island is spectacular with so many bays & lush vegetation. The wineries were each different but all delicious and scenic in some way! We hope to ship some wine back to the US. We returned promptly to the ferry terminal & were back in Auckland for dinner. My husband & I met a new friend on the tour as well - we were a small group of only 3 due to the off season timing. Highly recommend - don’t hesitate just book it!!Written 28 May 2024
- 822sophiek0 contributionsFabulous wine tour experience!We booked this wine tour as part of a birthday weekend celebration with a group of friends and we had the best time! Heidi was amazing from start to finish and offered to run this as a private trip since we were a group of 11. The booking process was nice and easy, Heidi gave amazing recommendations on which vineyards to visit and we loved each one of them. The tour was well organized & run and we had the best time exploring the island whilst tasting all the delicious wines. Would highly recommend booking with this tour provider!Written 26 May 2024
- rebeccawJ3690LA0 contributionsBest Wine Tour!!!Nydia went above and beyond to make this an amazing and memorable experience. Every step was extremely thoughtful and personalized. This was a trip we won’t soon forget, highly recommend!!!Written 30 April 2024
- christina b0 contributionsVery cute tourMichael did a great job. Very good driver in winding roads. Wineries were great. The views were stunning. Would suggest paying extra for the reserved ferry back as we missed the one we intended for. Ferry ride was great and smooth on the way there.Written 9 April 2024
- PattiJ5150 contributionsDeep passion for the island and its communityHeidi took our group, along with her sister leading a second van, on a wine tasting and lunch excursion. Their love of the island and deep personal knowledge made this trip a highlight. This was one mere drive from vineyard to vineyard. We heard stories, learned about life on the island, and gained insights into the wines and grape growing on the island. I highly recommend this tour operator.Written 8 April 2024
- GoPlaces3157540 contributionsExcellent wine tour!Michael our guide was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. He took us to some superb vineyards that we would never have discovered. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would definitely do another wine tour with this company. Recommended.Written 11 March 2024
- juliesmithnz0 contributionsThe best host, 100% recommendWe booked Heidi for a group of 11 workmates and she absolutely exceeded expectations, from the flexibility she offered us to her incredible knowledge of Waiheke and both its history & current challenges, Heidi was such a great host. 100% recommend, you won’t regret it!Written 5 March 2024
- 1066traveller0 contributionsExcellent Wine tour Excellent tour guide!Had a wonderful time on this tour! Heidi is a really great and knowledgeable tour guide. She made the day very special with all her knowledge about wine & all the really interesting information about the island. We thoroughly enjoyed the wineries we visited, Batch Winery, Casita Micro stony ridge fantastic. Sadly Mudbrick need to try harder that winery sadly was very disappointing…….. compared to the previous wineries.Written 18 February 2024
- chloeeeve0 contributionsGreat guide and great group sizeWe had a great guide, and a small intimate group where everyone had a conversation at some point and we didn’t feel like strangers by the end of the day.Written 18 February 2024
- Graeme G0 contributionsHeidi was great.Heidi rescued our group of friends stranded on the road after confusion about our times on the “on/off bus”, so we were able to make our lunch booking at Batch Winery by 2pm. Heidi went out of her way to help us and was so friendly and knowledgeable about the wineries and the island we wished we had taken one of her tours, especially when we found the prices of her tours which seemed great value relative to what we had paid.Written 17 February 2024
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Jeff H
Staunton, VA4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This tour is great. Heidi met us at the ferry terminal in a small van. There were four in our group and two more for a total of six. No big bus tour here. She took us around the island and showed us points of interest and told stories of the history and characters of the island. We visited 3 lovely wineries, tasted some wonderful wines and had a fantastic lunch at one of them. Awesome, small, intimate experience with a great tour guide. Highly recommended.
Written 11 April 2023
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Steve
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Jan 2024 • Family
We spent 6 Hours with Heidi on Waiheke Island having a tour of the island and visiting 4 Vinyards. Heidi was fun to be with, very knowledgeable of the area and all the Vinyards. She was very professional and thorough. From the time I booked the tour, to the pickup at the ferry terminal, and until she delivered us back to the ferry terminal after the tour, she was awesome. If you are going to visit Waiheke for a day, call Heidi at The Wine Tasting Company, she will not disappoint.
Written 16 January 2024
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kiricat11
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK17 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We had a lovely day which started with coffee and ended with wine. The vineyards were great and I'd recommend The Bach in particular. Lunch was fabulous. The only hiccup was missing the ferry - we weren't dropped early enough and it was full ( I notice I'm not the first person to write about this) Keep an eye on time ...
Written 3 June 2024
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Alysha V
Nelson, New Zealand396 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
The experience was unreal! Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and really made us feel welcome and comfortable. Available to answer any questions and to take photos! We went to four beautiful wineries with lunch at one. Pick up and drop off was on time and our experience is definitely one to remember! Highly recommend doing a wine tour through here.
Written 7 November 2022
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Romina B
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
I totally recommend "Waiheke Pick Me Up Tours & Transfers".
Great service, the staff was always willing to help, really well organised and friendly.
Thank you so much to Heidi and her team for the great service and for the unforgettable experience in Waiheke Island 😊🤗
Kind regards
Romina Bascour
Great service, the staff was always willing to help, really well organised and friendly.
Thank you so much to Heidi and her team for the great service and for the unforgettable experience in Waiheke Island 😊🤗
Kind regards
Romina Bascour
Written 24 October 2022
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Hi Romina,
Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you back on tour with us again soon.
Heidi & Sonia
Written 25 October 2022
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Amy W
Philadelphia, PA3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Fabulous tour, knowledgeable guide, and small group setting (8 people) made the tour feel more personal. We appreciated that Heidi (owner) stepped in last minute given the guide assigned to us had covid. We enjoyed the 4 different wineries and lunch, a stop to get ice cream, and a detour to see the godwit birds which happen to visit the island for only two weeks a year. Don’t hesitate to book this tour!
Written 22 February 2024
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stevietravels
Brisbane, Australia61 contributions
What a great day out with Heidi ! From the friendly on time pick up from the ferry to the goodbye late in the day, we couldn't fault this tour.
Heidi stayed off by shouting us a coffee in the main shopping strip before we headed off to 5 wineries in total (1 we requested as an extra add on).
Each of the 3 planned wineries we visited we had a personalised tasting including matching snacks. The final one we had a great platter and a full glass for lunch !
Would Highly recommend and cant wait to visit again to check out some different wineries !
Heidi stayed off by shouting us a coffee in the main shopping strip before we headed off to 5 wineries in total (1 we requested as an extra add on).
Each of the 3 planned wineries we visited we had a personalised tasting including matching snacks. The final one we had a great platter and a full glass for lunch !
Would Highly recommend and cant wait to visit again to check out some different wineries !
Written 18 January 2023
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Claire F
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Aug 2023 • Friends
Wow! Did the tour with my best friend who was over from the UK for the first time. The other party didn’t make it, so we had a private tour. Heidi, the business owner, was our tour guide and was a lovely lady. She kept us on time without putting pressure on us and shared interesting information along the way. For a SA girl, her Māori was very good. The wineries we visited were awesome. Friendly staff, great food pairing and a couple I hadn’t visited before. Highly recommend Heidi and her company.
Written 19 August 2023
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Curious58598710627
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Friends
We had a wonderful time. Couldn’t recommend more. Our tour guide Heidi was amazing and it felt like we had the grand tour of the island. Wine was amazing, food was amazing, and learning about it all and the island was a real treat. She even made adjustments along the way based on the needs of the group. This is the tour to book!
Written 4 December 2023
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Kim J
Auckland Central, New Zealand12 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Wow! The sip & savour wine tour is another level from your standard wine tour. Food matches at every winery including an awesome coffee at Wai to start. The lunch platter at Batch was great and Heidi our gracious host even took us for a gelato to finish a decadent, thoroughly enjoyable day. We even managed to fit in some shopping at the boutiquey shops in Oneroa. Everyone had a fun, relaxing and delicious day, and came home with great wines and memories of a great time.
Written 15 December 2022
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