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WaiTiki Tours
WaiTiki Tours
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Sightseeing ToursPrivate ToursFood ToursWine Tours & Tastings Day Trips
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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About
Our 'Pure' Tour celebrates Waiheke Islands local charm and we'll take you off the beaten track to experience the magic the Island has to offer. We’ve sampled it all and only bring you to the places we’ve fallen in love with. All the hard work is done for you. Your tour starts with a pick up from anywhere on Waiheke Island. Small groups make for fun and flexibility and you can really get to know your fellow travellers. We can take you off the beaten track where the big buses can't venture. Highlights: -Indulge your senses at Waiheke’s finest wineries -Visit a local cafe for a morning coffee/tea and delicious pastries -Pending seasonal availability you may also have the opportunity to enjoy an Olive Oil tasting, local Saturday farmers market, craft beer tasting or a swim at a local beach -Soak up breathtaking scenic views and invigorate yourself with a brief bush walk -Enjoy lunch at a local winery or cafe (cost not included in tour price)
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Vicki C
Sydney, Australia122 contributions
We loved our day with Natalie and her little dog Shanti. Natalie picked us up in her minivan from our friends house. The tour took us around 3 vineyards and a stop off at Ostend market. It was very well paced, informative and most importantly fun! Natalie was punctual, easy to communicate with and relaxed. Would highly recommend Waitiki Tours for your visit to Waiheke
Written 24 March 2019
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Thanks ladies for your lovely review. Girls on tour!!!! I hope you all enjoyed the rest of your time on Waiheke it was great to meet you all.
Thanks
Nat & Shanti
Written 20 April 2019
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Pam L
San Diego, CA37 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
This was the best way to see the island. When we arrived at the ferry dock, Nat met us and took us on a drive to the beach, where we hiked and saw the beauty of the coastline. She detailed history of the vineyards where we were going to visit and gave plenty of time to enjoy each visit. Nat was a great guide and knows the island well. Each vineyard we visited allowed time to walk around, to take pictures as well as enjoy the wine tasting. This was a wonderful tour with a knowledgeable and professional guide. Highly recommend it.
Written 4 July 2019
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BringOnTheFun
Lower Hutt, New Zealand94 contributions
We thoroughly enjoyed our first Waiheke experience on this tour. Nat was a fabulous host who immediately made us feel comfortable and relaxed and Shanti the dog was an absolute sweetheart! We loved the variety of destinations we visited, the informative & knowledgeable commentary from Nat and the options provided to ensure everyone on the tour was able to have maximum enjoyment. The scenery was stunning and the wine was fabulous. Only downside was the lunch where the venue was disorganised, understaffed and only average food but it may have just been the very busy day we visited. Overall we loved our day on Waiheke and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Wai-tiki Tours!
Written 5 March 2019
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katy s
Louisville, KY22 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This is a wonderful tour to see all of Waiheke Island. Natalie Patterson was the perfect guide. She knew the history of the island and the different points of interest and best viewing sights. She knew all about the animal, bird, and plant life on the island. She knew the things we were most interested in and was able to make reservations so we were able to see and taste everything we wanted. The love she has for her island shows through entire trip. I would highly recommend this tour company and if we are ever fortunate to return, we would gladly rebook again with Natalie.
Written 2 May 2017
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SAust
Melbourne, Australia71 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
I joined this tour of Waiheke Island when another tour provider was no longer able to accommodate me on their trip. I had a delightful day exploring Waiheke Island with the host Nat, and the other guests.
I especially enjoyed the relaxed approach that Nat had to sharing the interesting aspects of the island with her guests and that while the tour included visits to some wineries, including lunch and tastings, that it was also much more than this, and provided a sense of the spirit of the island. There were many beautiful spots on the tour to pause and enjoy the scenery. I highlight recommend you stop off for an ice cream in Oneroa and walk it off back down the hill to the ferry terminal.
I especially enjoyed the relaxed approach that Nat had to sharing the interesting aspects of the island with her guests and that while the tour included visits to some wineries, including lunch and tastings, that it was also much more than this, and provided a sense of the spirit of the island. There were many beautiful spots on the tour to pause and enjoy the scenery. I highlight recommend you stop off for an ice cream in Oneroa and walk it off back down the hill to the ferry terminal.
Written 25 April 2017
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tloulou1972
Waiheke Island, New Zealand9 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Thank 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 ☀️🌊🚐☕️🍇🍷🍴🌸🌿🌳🍦
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
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Thank you Tanya! I knew it was also going to be a great day when I met you and your lovely friends. I'm glad you loved your tour and hope to see you around our island home soon :)
Written 14 April 2017
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GweninTX
Port Chalmers, New Zealand220 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We had a wonderful day exploring the island and enjoying great wine. The views and the beaches were great. We were the only two for the tour and when she found out we were bird watchers also, she tailored the tour to include some great wildlife areas. I highly recommend this tour! The ferry ride was also enjoyable too!
Written 13 February 2020
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Thanks so much for the review I enjoyed the tour as well
Written 14 February 2020
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Cindy M
Kalispell, MT144 contributions
Nicky picked us up from the Ferry and I immediately knew this was going to be a fun day! She is very knowledgeable about the island and thorough in her explanation!
What we liked/loved: we enjoyed touring the area and learning about the island; we LOVED Obsidian Winery ~ this was our first stop and our wish is that it had been our last as we could have spent more time there!
We liked our lunch and the amazing view at Thomas Bach’s
Things that we didn’t care for as much: the lengthy stay at the beach area was a little long for our liking; the service at Thomas Bach’s left little to be desired ~ we could not understand anything the person that brought our wines said with his description of them; the wine at TB was not what we consider to be quality; the wines at Kennedy were good not great!
Side note: If you are staying in Aukland and take the Ferry to Waiheke, just know that the cost is
$46NZD/pp
Overall, we had a full & fun day!
Thanks, Nicky!
What we liked/loved: we enjoyed touring the area and learning about the island; we LOVED Obsidian Winery ~ this was our first stop and our wish is that it had been our last as we could have spent more time there!
We liked our lunch and the amazing view at Thomas Bach’s
Things that we didn’t care for as much: the lengthy stay at the beach area was a little long for our liking; the service at Thomas Bach’s left little to be desired ~ we could not understand anything the person that brought our wines said with his description of them; the wine at TB was not what we consider to be quality; the wines at Kennedy were good not great!
Side note: If you are staying in Aukland and take the Ferry to Waiheke, just know that the cost is
$46NZD/pp
Overall, we had a full & fun day!
Thanks, Nicky!
Written 29 January 2020
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Grant W
Walt Disney World, FL2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We had an enjoyable trip around Waiheke Island with lots of wine tasting, which we highly recommend. Nat was a great tour guide who takes you to the best spots on the island, which I’m sure you would miss out on if you were with a larger tour group.
Written 18 December 2019
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Thanks for the review Grant l had a fun day out with you both as well
Have a nice Christmas in Sydney
Cheers Nicky
Written 19 December 2019
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Annie B
6 contributions
Sept 2019
Even though it was rainy, windy, and cold, we had a great day. The wine tastings were excellent, interesting, and fun. Definitely worth a day of your time.
Written 30 September 2019
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Monique S
Sydney, Australia
Is it possible for my husband and I to bring our 8 month old in a backpack?
Written 23 March 2017
Hi there, Yes that would be fine, I did a tour last week with a 1 year old. You would need to book a Bespoke Tour for just your group though. I don't have a car seat so you would need to bring one. Look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks
Nat
Written 23 March 2017
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