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Experience the zeitgeist of Waiheke Island. Being a local Grant knows the island like the back of his hand and literally takes you to the heart on the most beautiful roads and to the feel good spots where you can soak up the Waiheke Jurassic island energy. This is the smallest most flexible company fully focused on providing cherished guests with the most authentic day. You will see a lot more of Waiheke Island and thoroughly enjoy your day with a small group of like minded boutique wine lovers. Grant has great connections to the best tiny boutique wineries and the lunch stop options are second to none. Waiheke is famous for eccentric people and you will meet some characters along the way. I sincerely hope you go ahead and book with us and give us the opportunity to blow your mind with the inside scoop on one of the most amazing islands in the world! Cheers!
Public transportation options are available nearby
Minimum age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age is 18 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Personalised groups of up to 9 people
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Air-conditioned vehicle
Small food pairing at Awaroa Winery or similar
Taste around 15 superb Waiheke Island boutique wines in uniquely different beautiful settings.
Lunch stop options at Passage Rock or Three Seven Two depending on the flow of the day and you.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip Ferry from Auckland
Operated by Waivino Tours Ltd
295 reviews
gary S,
Jan 30, 2025
The guide was tremendously disorganized. We spent 45 minutes trying to find his other passengers. The first winery we went to was closed. The second winery was run by a vintner who was dismissive of our questions. The island is quite beautiful but the guide didn’t stop for photo ops. I think a wine tour of this island is certainly worth it but not with this operator.
Kurt D,
Jan 12, 2025
Grant led a personalized and incredibly fun wine tasting experience. Within five minutes of arriving Waiheke Island and talking to Grant, we understood why there is so much pride for the island. Grant shared his favorite spots and took us on a tour that was more than just wine. Even though it wasn't on the itinerary, he added an unexpected stop due to our interest in olive oil. We appreciated how easygoing and relaxing the tour ended up being, with three excellent choices in wineries that were each unique and beautiful in their own way. We truly got a taste of the island, even if it was only for one day.
Sheri C,
Dec 12, 2024
Whatever my expectations were, they were entirely exceeded…. It was a first class wine, beautiful Vista day.
Melinda L,
Dec 7, 2024
Wonderful day with Grant wine tasting at three Waiheke wineries, each unique in its own way. Loved Grant’s running commentary on Waiheke history, geology, society. Was the perfect way to introduce friends from California to Waiheke and New Zealand.
Sandy G,
Nov 16, 2024
A small group tour to some of the smaller wineries on Waiheke Island. This is not your busload descending on a large vineyard to sample “standard wines” tour. Instead, Grant, the tour operator, takes you to smaller out-of-the-way wineries to taste some excellent but perhaps less well known wines. And they were all excellent!