Auckland: Waiheke Island Wine Tour + Tastings & Beachfront Lunch
Overview
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5 hours
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A 5-hour island escape with premium wine tastings at boutique vineyards and a gourmet beachfront lunch. Your local guide handles everything, so you simply arrive and indulge in exceptional wines, stunning coastal views, and a lunch you'll still be talking about at dinner with your friends afterwards.
You'll visit three vineyards across the island, each one hand-picked for a reason. At every stop, you'll sit down for a proper tasting. Your Sommelier walks you through what you're drinking and why it tastes the way it does on this island and see why Waiheke's microclimate produces wines you genuinely can't get anywhere else. Then lunch — a gourmet beachfront meal at a hat-awarded restaurant, which if you're not from New Zealand is a seriously big deal. Think of it as the Kiwi equivalent of a Michelin star. Great food, your feet practically in the sand, a glass of something you just discovered you love, and five hours that feel like the best kind of day off.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remaining time is for travel time between vineyards
Not recommend for Children
What To Expect
11am: Cable Bay Vineyard Wine Tastings at cellar door, exploring a variety of Waiheke Island and Marlborough–produced, hand-picked and harvested award-winning wines From here we drive through Oneroa Village and Oneroa Beach, Surfdale Village, Ostend Village past the Golden Mile of Onetangi where most of the Vineyards are located to the beautiful East Coast beach of Onetangi. Lots of scenic and commentry.
Gorgeous local restaurant right on the beach at Onetangi for a set menu lunch with a glass of wine. This restaurant is a firm local favourite.
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch
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Lunch
What‘s Included
Wine tastings at 3 vineyards
Transportation on Waiheke
Knowledgeable local guide/driver
Lunch: Set menu at Three Seven Two (includes 1 glass of wine)
Ferry tickets (Auckland ↔ Waiheke)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
273 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day with the best tour guide.
Susan C,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an Amazing day.. Our tour guide, Caleb was very informative and made our day enjoyable. I totally recommend this tour, and would do it again.
Amazing day!
rachaelbJ6807SR,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fabulous day with Caleb! We visited 3 wineries and had lunch at a beautiful beachside restaurant. The tour was efficient and well organised. We also learned about Waiheke Island on the drive between the different stops. Lunch at Three Seven Two was exquisite with an amazing view. The overall wine tour with lunch package was great value!
Must see/do this trip!
Alissa G,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour driver and host, Caleb, was fantastic! All vineyards/wineries had spectacular views and we learned an incredible amount about the local wines and production methods. The lunch at 372 was delicious! Do not miss this day trip!
Caleb was awesome, the...
ShaTorey S,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Caleb was awesome, the winery spots were perfect and lunch was excellent. I’d highly recommend this experience
Unexpected experience
luzmarinatamayo,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must when you are in Auckland. I arrived from the USA around 6.00 am ans i was able to make the reservations. I didn't have any expectations but NZ wineries compete very well with others around the world. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Skip pre-paying for the lunch but definitely do the wine tour!
934ingridn,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00All round a very nice experience on the wine tour, our host was friendly and prompt. The only disappointment was the lunch. They said it was a 3 course lunch, but in fact the starter was bread, and the other course other than the main was a glass of wine. So quite mis-leading. I do not recommend paying for the lunch.
Great day exploring Waiheke Island
P6603AIjand,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good day trying wines from Waiheke Island, Debbie was an awesome driver and guide, Lunch was amazig.
Good tour, but wines disappointing. Was worth the experience.
andrewdG2904WB,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour guide was excellent. Lunch at 372 was super. Their venison and 372 pinot noir superb. Wineries wer just OK, and wines tasted so-so, lthough the Chardonnay at Cable Bay ws quite good and Burgundian. Wines—lower level— at Mud. Rick were a disappointment. Bordeaux blend “Larose” at Stony Ridge over priced.
Great day trip to Waiheke Island!
Nicole G,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun day trip to Waiheke island! Plus WINE! Our guide, Oliver, was a blast! Very engaging and knowledgeable about Waiheke Island (as a resident himself!). Each winery we visited had excellent pours of wine and each offered a unique view of the island. Had a lovely lunch at 372 and great pours of wine. Highly recommend this for a day trip. Especially lovely when the weather is nice!
Worthwhile Wine on Waiheke!!
Lauren C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful experience! This tour with our guide, Rob, was the perfect balance of scenery, winery, fun and relaxation. The included lunch was delicious and such a beautiful venue and each of the tastings felt very personal and knowledgeable. Very worthwhile trip to Waiheke, which is absolutely stunning and our guide made the experience even better!
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