Waiheke Island Winery Tour
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Waiheke Island Winery Tour
By The Wine Tasting Company
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Ages 18-120, max of 22 per group
Duration: 5h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards
- Comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
- Live commentary by a local guide, sharing quirky island stories
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Scenic drive, with plenty of time for photo opportunities
What's not included- Cost for lunch is not included (vineyard reservation will be made by us)
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.Pickup details
- If you are staying in Auckland, please arrive at downtown Auckland ferry terminal located at 99 Quay st. by no later than 9:00am, as you will still need to purchase your Ferry Ticket to Waiheke Island. Once your tickets have been purchased, please join the queue to ensure you make the 10am sailing from Auckland - Waiheke Island. There are two ferry services operating to Waiheke Island. Tickets can also be purchased online to save time on the day. Island Direct - islanddirect.co.nz (guaranteed seat when purchased) Fullers - fullers.co.nz (these are walk up tickets, so first come first on basis) On arrival to Waiheke Island, please look out for one of our representatives, who will be holding a sign board with your name on it, to welcome you to our beautiful Island. "our welcome board looks like a little surboard"
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: 293567P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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 22 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: 293567P7
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- MartinT19670 contributionsLovely day exploring the island and its wines, highly recommendedI organised for six of us to go on the trip - so the team at The Wine Tasting Company thoughtfully gave us a minibus to oursleves fo rthe day. Visited four lovely wineries on a summy but blustery day and thoroughly enjoyed all four (although a special mention for Casita Miro which was outstanding). Saw more than just the wines - got a flavour of the island too which was lovely. Guide was brilliant and when one of us mentioned they were interested in olive oil, she added an extra stop at an olive tree orchard. Recommneded!Written 8 February 2025
- josJ9529IU0 contributionsFun wine tasting and tour of WaihekeSmall bespoke tour ( 10 people) with fun facts from our cheerful guide Lydia ( known as Heidi by some of the vineyards) visited 4 vineyard and had a lovely platter. Especially enjoyed the Casita Miro venue which was arty and like nothing we have in Europe, not to mention their rose and fortified wine which is excellent. Also loved MudBrick and StoneyRidge. Strongly recommend!!!Written 8 January 2025
- 371tasneemg0 contributionsThe best wine tour!One of the best and most comprehensive wine tours on Waiheke. Heidi give us so much information about the background of each winery and the local owners and the food and wine and produce in the area. She took us to interesting places and was actually more informative about some of the wine industry been the restaurants themselves! This was a special birthday treat for my sister and I could not have asked for a better experience We were spoiled for variety of wine and the delicious lunch. Highly recommended!Written 15 December 2024
- kimmH2179DX0 contributionsWonderful Day on Waiheke IslandIt was fantastic - we had the best time! Waiheke is so beautiful and Heidi was the perfect host and tour guide. She provided a real insight into the Island and its people, the tastings were great and lunch at Batch was wonderful. I highly recommend this tour for anyone that loves wine and especially for cruiseship passengers, we had plenty of time to get over to the Island and back again.Written 11 October 2024
- kiricat110 contributionsEnjoyed ourselvesWe 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
- jasminerW8116FW0 contributionsA great experience!It was myself and my friend's first time doing a wine tour and we had the most lovely experience. We had Heidi as our guide and she was super informative, helpful and kind to have. We went to some awesome places with wonderful service - would recommend to anyone!Written 5 May 2024
- BoardingPass3161980 contributionsWonderful way to explore Waiheke IslandWineries were lovely and all quite unique. Wish we would have stayed on the island overnight. Our tour guide provided interesting information about living on the island which added to the experience.Written 27 February 2024
- amy_t_wilson0 contributionsPersonal but professional wine tourFabulous 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 21 February 2024
- nanakaze20050 contributionsFun and informativeI would say that the first two vineyards were the best. They definitely gave the best information and the wines were spectacular. The third vineyard was very good but I felt like we were in the way. The last vineyard was very pretty but did not seem to know we were coming for lunch and it was Valentine’s Day. Lunch was good but the fact that I am gluten intolerant kind of threw them. They pulled it off in the end. We all had a great time.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
- dalem3500 contributionsFabulous wine tour on WaihekeHeidi was our driver and in addition to being very knowledgeable about wine and the island, she was lots of fun! We had tastings at three wineries and lunch at a fourth. The tour was well organized without being rushed. Definitely recommend.Written 10 February 2024
- Gregg P0 contributionsA must do!Nydia was our extra friendly and well informed tour guide! It was much more than tasting wine but also a history of the island. It was a very nice tour bus and it ran on time!Written 30 January 2024
- DRMB0 contributionsNot recommended and so overpriced.Disappointing and so very overpriced. Not value for money by any stretch. Wineries had overpriced wishywashy wines and so far behind skills of eg Barossa Valley etc. staff not native English speakers and hard to understand but in any case aloof and rude. Not recommendedWritten 26 January 2024
- SAV12140 contributionsBest Wine Tour on WaihekeWe 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
- Katherine0507120 contributionsBrilliant!Outstanding! Our host Heidi was fabulous! We learnt so much had a lovely time with our group and loved the vineyards especially the Spanish style one which was stand out for us!Written 16 January 2024
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Ron B
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Jan 2024 • Family
Heidi was our guide. She picked us up from the ferry terminal on Waiheke Island in a small but comfortable van. There were 6 people in our group, 2 couples and 2 people travelling alone. We visited 3 wineries for tastings and ate lunch at a fourth. The tour was really quite good with our guide showing us lots of other things on the island of Waiheke. I would recommend this as a very nice all day tour for the history of the wine and olive oil industries on the island and a nice sampling of wineries.
Written 21 January 2024
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Sophie K
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May 2024 • Friends
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
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Daniel M
Auckland Central, New Zealand1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Thank you for organising Mish from Enjoi to be our tour guide.
She was phenomenal, informative, made us laugh, remembered our names, hilarious personality, and everyone loved her. She’s such a great guide who knew how to gel with the crowd. I highly recommend her and especially the tour. Thank you so much. Please pass on our regards and comments to Mish and hope she is recognised for her passion.
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She was phenomenal, informative, made us laugh, remembered our names, hilarious personality, and everyone loved her. She’s such a great guide who knew how to gel with the crowd. I highly recommend her and especially the tour. Thank you so much. Please pass on our regards and comments to Mish and hope she is recognised for her passion.
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Written 23 November 2023
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Trip15671026045
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Jul 2024 • Friends
We 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
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Maps31293605306
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Oct 2024 • Couples
My husband and I went on this tour during our honeymoon trip and first time to New Zealand and it was such a fun day! Our tour guide for the day was so fun and the group we were with kept us laughing all day.
We have been on other winery tours throughout Europe but this was very relaxed and fun in comparison and the wines were all very good and different than the NZ wine we are used to in the US. We got to attend 4 wineries with lunch at one of them - Postage Stamp, Casita Miro, Stonyridge, and Mudbrick. These were all the main ones I had wanted to visit so I was very excited for this surprise.
Thanks Lydia for a fun start to our honeymoon! 🤗
We have been on other winery tours throughout Europe but this was very relaxed and fun in comparison and the wines were all very good and different than the NZ wine we are used to in the US. We got to attend 4 wineries with lunch at one of them - Postage Stamp, Casita Miro, Stonyridge, and Mudbrick. These were all the main ones I had wanted to visit so I was very excited for this surprise.
Thanks Lydia for a fun start to our honeymoon! 🤗
Written 23 November 2024
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Climber04689205817
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Aug 2024 • Friends
We 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
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Patti J
Portland, OR116 contributions
Heidi 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 9 April 2024
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Rose M
Calgary, Canada7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Lidia was a wonderful guide - very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We had a great tour around the island before wine tasting. We had 8 people on our tour and visited 3 wineries for tasting and 1 additional for lunch. All wineries had a good selection of wines and knowledgeable staff. Would highly recommend.
Written 15 November 2023
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BooBoo18069
Easton, PA249 contributions
We had a great wine tour with our wonderful and friendly tour guides. Two sisters touring people to wineries on the island. 4 stops in all some tastings better than others the top was Miro that included tastings to enhance the wines.
Relaxed pace and good time. Perfect amount of time for lunch and you guessed mor wine.
My wife and I were traveling and we met some nice families along the way. Some local to Auckland others from Ireland and Australia.
Great time.
Relaxed pace and good time. Perfect amount of time for lunch and you guessed mor wine.
My wife and I were traveling and we met some nice families along the way. Some local to Auckland others from Ireland and Australia.
Great time.
Written 23 February 2025
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Mslunt
Perth, Australia94 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
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 Marina
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 Marina
Written 7 September 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to meet you. We hope to have you back on tour someday. Until next time - The Wine Tasting Co. Team :)
Written 10 November 2024
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Thank you so much! And apologies for the wording, I didn't mean express as in to rush, I meant to discuss the wineries that will be visited.
Written 30 November 2023
Hello. Do you get to express some of the vineyards you're interested in ahead of time? Can you say that you want to do lunch at the wineries and not on the beach? Thanks!
Written 29 November 2023
The group stays together in one van so you won't be able to skip or express through unless the entire group agrees. You will have lunch at a winery not the beach
Written 30 November 2023
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