Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
''MAXIMUM 11 CLIENTS'' with Scenic tour and PREMIUM WINE TASTINGS! Line up by 8.30am in order to catch the Fullers 0900 ferry to Waiheke, LOOK OUT for your name on the black welcome board, or wait at the I-Site information booth in the ferry terminal by 1000. It's best to use the ferries washrooms, as the terminals often experience long ques. We then embark on a scenic tour taking in some of the wonderful sites fully commentated, before visiting 3 of Waiheke's finest boutique vineyards. We recommend you book your own lunch reservation during the busy summer months. Mudbrick Archive 2pm or Oyster Inn, Fenice or Vino Vino 2.15pm. Or you can just choose one of many local cafes and eateries in the sea side village of Oneroa. Transfers provided back the ferry terminal at 3.45pm, or you may chose to stay on and enjoy more time on the Island and make your own way back to the ferry .
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All vineyards have steps and are not wheelchair accessible
Contact us for lunch suggestions
Minimum age is 18 years
** IMPORTANT - we will ask you to email us direct so we can send lunch suggestions (restaurants are always busy) and details on how to buy ferry tickets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Catch the 0915 island direct ferry bookable or the fullers 0900 walk up ferry, look for your name on the Guides black board or wait at the information center in the terminal. We then go on a scenic tour with photo stops, all fully commentated, then visit 3 of the best vineyards on the island for Premium tasting with a food and wine pairing at one of the vineyards, lunch stop 2pm We recommend you book in the busy season Mudbrick Archive 1400 or in the village of Oneroa, Oyster inn, or vino vino 2.15 or enjoy one of the many cafe's or eateries, guide will arrange pick ups back to the 4 pm ferry, or stay on the island and catch a later ferry home
What‘s Included
'Waiheke Island of Wine' guides with informative content about the islands wines and terroir
Complementary transfers to lunch and to the ferry afterwards
Full commentary - please note English speaking guides and commentary only
Tasting fees for all wines (we prefer to visit vineyards where you will taste Waiheke Wines)
Scenic highlights tour and visits to three exceptional vineyards
Complementary chilled bottled water
Ferry fares
Lunch
Options
Wine on Waiheke, Scenic & PREMIUM Wine tasting, MAX 11 Clients !
Reviews
1,443 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour , truly premium
Jim W,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glenn, was great truly premium tour, great wineries and suggestions of restaurants for lunch
Really enjoyable, touring in a small group highly recommended
Onomade,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour will take you to the most interesting parts of Waiheke island - with a mix of history, sightseeing, property spotting - and some great wine tasting. Really enjoyable, engaging and well organised; touring in a small group is highly recommended here. For the wine tasting, we went to Casita Miro (best wines, in my view), the Batch (some really good wines and some average ones, great garden and overall experience though), and finally Mudbrick (the place is beautiful, but here - I found the wines and food a bit underwhelming). Important: You will need to get to the island by ferry, and it is advisable to book the ferry tickets in advance. There are multiple operators departing from Auckland Downtown ferry terminal, make sure you read the tour details once you book.
Waiheke Wine tasting
Adrian R,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great wine tasting with Sue as our guide. We went to four wineries and enjoyed all the samplings Great views of the island were included.
Take the Ferry and enjoy a day of views and wine tasting!
mrbeco,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great day!! Great Guide!! GREAT WINES!! So simple to enjoy with a group of 10 in a nice van. From the top of the Island. To the best views of the Island! This trip was well worth the effort and we hope you have as much fun and enjoyment as we did!
Spectacular small group winery tour
Discover05103094500,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Glenn who kept us amused the whole way with local knowledge of spectacular sights, stories and 3 beautiful wineries. One had us in Spain while another was like we were in France but with the turquoise bay and a volcano as a backdrop. Took the option of staying at Mudbrick winery for the best lunch we’ve had in NZ. Absolutely recommend this tour as the perfect way to see Waiheke.
Waiheke Island – Private Day Tour w/Paora on 3/8/26
Meast34,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had one day to explore Waiheke Island, and Paora from Waiheke Wine Tours made it a highlight of our trip. We expected a standard tour—a guide to meet us at the ferry and stick to a checklist. Instead, we got an immersive cultural experience. Paora welcomed us with a traditional blessing and shared a deep, authentic passion for Aotearoa that you simply can't find in a brochure. While we visited stunning spots like Mudbrick Vineyard, Casita Miro, and the Allpress olive grove, the real magic was the conversation. We spent the day discussing Māori culture and contemporary NZ life. Paora also has an incredible ear; he listened to our tastes and suggested a pivot to Passage Rock Wines, where we loved the wine so much we shipped a case home! Highly recommended!
Guide was excellent and...
Alex T,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was excellent and attentive to all passengers. Even with strong rains and wind, we ventured to each location to enjoy the wine tastings and parings.
Not to be missed if visiting Auckland for a few days
Daniel B,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sue was a great guide, met us straight off the ferry, and we headed to a new comfortable mini bus. It was an overcast, foggy morning, saw a few sights and headed to Casita Miro, Postage Stamp and Mud Brick Vineyards for tastings. If you have a choice to pick wineries to visit, I would recommend skipping Casita Miro from the 3 we visited, as it was the least enjoyable, with a very rehearsed wine speech during the tasting, and probably the most inexperienced staff. The nice touch at Miro was the fact there were some nibbles provided with the wine tasting. Mud Brick is on a phenomenal site, and very well presented. Sue offered to take us wherever we wanted for lunch, and the group opted to head to the village and choose from a number of locations. We headed to the Oyster Inn, and it served a great lunch, oysters were amazing. We were then transported back to the ferry for a return trip to Auckland, departing Waiheke at 4pm. A most enjoyable tour.
Waiheke Vino
kim k,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful day! Glenn, was very humorous and informative, and showed us many beautiful views of the island. The wineries were great, my favorites being Mudbricks, and Casita Miro Vineyard. For lunch we were very happy with the Oyster Inn, had amazing fresh flounder and fried oyster…highly recommend!
Highly recommended.
andybO5775AG,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited 3 wineries during an awesome tour hosted by Glenn. The wines and the wineries chosen were top notch with very personable sommeliers delivering interesting and educational insights into their wines. The small size of the group was very welcome but the highlight was our host Glenn. What a character. His knowledge of the Island combined with his sense of humour made it a day to remember.
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