Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings
Overview
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Discover Waiheke Island’s famous vineyards, coastal scenery, and relaxed island lifestyle on a scenic wine tour. Choose between two experiences: a 5-hour small-group tour or a 4-hour premium experience on a double-decker bus.
The 5-hour tour includes visits to 4 wineries, with wine tastings at 3 locations. At the 4th stop, Batch Winery, guests enjoy free time for lunch at their own expense, with panoramic views over the water. This option offers a relaxed pace, more winery stops, and time to enjoy a lunch surrounded by vineyards.
The 4-hour double-decker bus tour is a shorter, scenic experience featuring 2 iconic wineries, a charcuterie board included at one, a wine tasting flight served onboard the bus & a stunning beach walk. This option focuses on comfort, views, and a unique tasting experience while travelling through Waiheke’s vineyards and coastal landscapes. Throughout both tours, a knowledgeable local guide provides interesting commentary
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years not suitable for children no children please
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
In off peak the tour is in mini van, and peak season a bus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Waiheke Island
The 5-hour tour on a Standard Bus includes visits to 4 wineries, with wine tastings at 3 locations. Mud Brick Winery Cable Bay Stonyridge Winery At the 4th stop, Batch Winery, guests enjoy free time for lunch at their own expense, with panoramic views over the water. This option offers a relaxed pace, more winery stops, and time to enjoy a lunch surrounded by vineyards. The 4-hour Vintage Double-Decker Bus tour is a shorter, scenic experience featuring 2 iconic wineries. Batch Winery - includes a charcuterie board & glass of Wine A wine tasting flight served onboard the bus A stunning beach walk FInal stop at Mudbrick Winery. This option focuses on comfort, views, and a unique tasting experience while travelling through Waiheke’s vineyards and coastal landscapes. Throughout both tours, a knowledgeable local guide provides interesting commentary
Auckland
The tour operator will drop you back at the Ferry Terminal where you can make your way back to Auckland
What‘s Included
Comfortable transport (Normal Bus or Double Decker Bus Depending on option chosen)
GST (taxes) and fuel surcharge
Wine tastings
Charcuterie Board (if choosing the Double Decker Bus option)
Local driver/guide
Lunch (available for purchase)
Ferry tickets to Waiheke Island (must be arranged separately)
Gratuities
Options
4 Hour Tour: Double Decker Bus
Vintage Double Decker Bus : Enjoy an incredible and unique scenic tour of Waiheke Island on a vintage double decker bus.
Duration: 4 hours
Charcuterie Board: Enjoy a premium Charcuterie Board included at Batch Winery
5 Hour Tour: Standard Bus
Small Group Tour on a Bus : Choose this option if you would like a longer, small group tour that includes stops at 4 iconic wineries
Duration: 5 hours
Reviews
288 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Nice Day
Warren S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00very informative tour of island with pleasant staff. Stops at two wineries, much tastings there and on board the outfitted double decker bus. Time to stroll some shops. Nice way to spend the day!
Waiheke Wine
Lindsey B,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most amazing time in Waiheke island with this wine tour! Rob was our tour guide and he was exceptional, accommodating, and knowledgeable! He also had great music taste which kept our van ride very entertained! We would definitely recommend!
A great day out experiencing the amazing wine and food Waiheke has to offer.
Nomad23585912583,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really interesting wine tour facilitated by really passionate somiliars. The weather was terrible so didn't get to see the wonderful views the vineyards have. Really nice wines Cable Bay, Stoneridge and Mudbrick. Great group on our tour. Food at The Batch was amazing. A great day despite the weather.
Super relaxing day with a superstar tour guide
Q4475IGiank,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a very relaxed and enjoyable day trip around the wineries of Waiheke! It is not rushed, and the wine samplings are both generous and very informative. Lunch is separate (ie. to be paid for) but is also very relaxed and of good quality. The scenery is also stunning. Our driver and tour guide (Noo'mua??) was a superstar and kept us entertained throughout the day with his utterly charming commentary! The wines were also of very good quality (with special mention to Mudbrick). One thing to note is that the ferry trip to the island from Auckland is not included in the price of the trip and has to be arranged separately. The guidance on this from the trip organisers needs to be more clear, as there are multiple options to take and at quite different price-points, some of which require booking in advance to guarantee the time-slot. So a recommendation to 'get the 10am ferry', when this is a walk-on service which cannot be pre-booked, whereas their recommended provider (pre-booked) only operates a 10.15am ferry - which would arrive too late for the tour - was not too helpful! Overall though a fantastic experience!
Beautiful Waiheke
Leslie W,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a terrific tour with Rob. We visited 3 wineries and lunch at a 4 th. Rob even gave us a side visit to a beach. A great day outing from Auckland.
Highly recommended!
Georgia M,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sharon and Marie were absolutely lovely, had great local knowledge and took us to two stunning wineries, a beach, and a shopping strip, with plenty of wine on board in between. The perfect way to experience the island and a few local wines.
Great wine, better staff!
Q5241IUjackb,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great views, great wine and even better staff! A really fun day trip out of the Auckland area onto Waiheke island, which feels like another world. You need to pay for your boat ride, but staff waits at the shore with names so you can find your driver. In total, there were just shy of 2 dozen of us on one bus, excellent air conditioning and sufficient legroom, even for taller passengers. Went to 3 wineries with a couple of scenic stops along the way, which made it much more enjoyable, rather than strictly a booze cruise. Couldn’t think of a better way to spend a day in the Auckland area, thanks for everything!
Great Tour
warrenh528,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Five Star excursion! Our driver/guide Nooroah was outstanding!
Amazing wines...
Denise O,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing wines, wonderful landscapes, very funny guide. I loved the walk! We were in 3 wineries and we were very well received always. Lunch is a bit expensive.
We had a great day in Waiheke!
Kate H,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great day spent exploring a few of Waiheke’s wineries. Our bus driver made the trip. Noo’roa was charming, funny and genuinely interested in everyone on the bus. He asked questions and remembered people’s responses. We especially loved the last winery, MudBrick. The setting was spectacular.
From NZ$190.00
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