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Waiheke Wine Tours: 15 Ways to Spend the Afternoon

59 tours  ·  from $65 a head

Waiheke reds and Syrah are the reason most of these exist. The 15 below compare how many cellar doors you reach, whether lunch is included and how the ferry fits, from the budget hop-on loop to a small private van.

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients ! - Tastings before lunch: plan your pace
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Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

1.Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,378 reviews · from $155Our pick

Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf for a six-hour Waiheke tour with scenic stops and tastings at three vineyards, including a food and wine pairing. Oliver, Glenn, Glen, or Melita may lead the day. Wine tastings, bottled water, and island transfers are included; ferry tickets and lunch are not.

“Lovely day with our guide and the others in our group. The wineries were good, especially Goldie's. Our guide was lovely and very helpful in regard to making lunch reservations, etc.”

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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries' Tour - Four wineries, with a changing lineup
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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

2.Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 934 reviews · 6 hours · from $110

Catch the 10am ferry from Auckland to Waiheke, then meet an English-speaking local guide for transport to four wineries and tastings. Expect island views, time for a pay-your-own-way lunch, and a group capped at 10. Stops can vary: past outings have included Mudbrick, Batch, olive oil tasting and a brewery.

“Everything was perfect for this day trip - communication beforehand, pick up, commentary, the wineries. Such an easy way to explore Waiheke.”

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Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings - The lunch stop needs its own budget
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Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

3.Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $111

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal at 10:35 am for a six-hour Waiheke wine tour. Visit three or four vineyards, sample three to five wines at each, and buy lunch at one stop. Guides such as Michelle and David share island stories as you travel by minibus. Ferry tickets and lunch are extra.

“Beautiful wines and wineries, knowledgeable staff at each site and David our driver was entertaining.”

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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour - Batch Winery: lunch with a tasting
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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

4.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $179

Take a roughly seven-hour Waiheke Island food and wine tour from downtown Auckland, with return ferry tickets, an air-conditioned vehicle, tastings at three wineries, olive oil at Allpress, and a two-course lunch at Batch. Guides including Victor, Kai, Nicola, and Sam have led tours, though your guide may differ. You meet the guide on Waiheke, so check ferry instructions before departure.

“Great dinner, great wine tasting experience on beautiful WAIHEKE Island....friendly service ! Highly recommend it !”

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Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue - The island ride is part of the day
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Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

5.Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 370 reviews · from $170

Meet a Waiheke local at Matiatia Wharf for a five-hour island tour by comfortable vehicle. Visit three boutique vineyards for tastings, then sit down to lunch and a glass of local wine at Three Seven Two on Onetangi Beach. Guides such as Caleb, Grant and No’oroa have led tours, sharing island stories and keeping the day sociable and on schedule.

“The 3 wineries and restaurant for lunch were fantastic. Everyone was so kind, funny and happy! We appreciated the entire experience.”

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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours - Back roads reveal another side of the island
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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

6.WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $150

Meet Grant at Matiatia Ferry Terminal at 10:45 am for a six-hour Waiheke tour built around family-run wineries and back roads. Stop in Oneroa for coffee, taste up to 15 handcrafted wines, and hear about the island from a local guide. Groups are limited to nine; your Auckland ferry is separate.

“Really enjoyed the history along the way. The places we stopped at were great at picks! Every drop of wine was delicious! And the presenters were great in. The own unique way.”

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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Allpress Olive Groves: a break from the wine glass
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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

7.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $212

Meet your local guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a 5.5-hour Waiheke food and wine tour with winery tastings, an olive oil stop, and a family-style lunch at Casita Miro when available. The group is capped at 15. Ferry tickets are separate, and the route and venues can change.

“First time traveling to New Zealand and looking for some fun excursions - this tour did not disappoint! Definitely a highlight of our trip. We loved getting to see various wineries, all with their own unique style. Craig our tour guide was so great - very knowledgeable, charismatic, and made the tour that much more enjoyable!”

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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings - What the winery visits add
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

8.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $117

Take a half-day Waiheke wine tour from Matiatia Ferry Terminal, with a local driver-guide, vineyard visits, and wine tastings. Choose a five-hour standard bus tour with four wineries, or a four-hour vintage double-decker outing with a beach walk, an onboard tasting flight, and a charcuterie board at Batch. Ferry tickets are separate.

“A 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.”

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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch - Olive oil and island produce between vineyard pours
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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

9.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 267 reviews · from $185

Meet your Ananda Tours guide at Matiatia Wharf for a five-hour Waiheke outing by island transport. Visit three boutique vineyards for wine and food tastings, try local specialties such as Te Matuku Bay oysters and olive oil, and share lunch overlooking the vines. Guides vary, with past tours led by Nick, Fleur, Craig and Simon. Ferry tickets are extra.

“Simon was an excellent guide and all of the staff at the wineries were friendly and knowledgeable. Delicious lunch at Goldie’s. Great choice of wineries visited.”

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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch - Three Seven Two puts lunch beside Onetangi Beach
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

10.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $186

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a five-hour Waiheke outing by minibus. Visit three wineries for tastings, with stops that may include Cable Bay, Stonyridge, Mudbrick, Postage Stamp or Te Motu, then enjoy a set-menu lunch and a glass of wine at beachfront Three Seven Two. Ferry tickets are extra.

“My wife & I booked this tour in the middle of our stay in Auckland. After the initial ferry ride (which had amazing scenery to view, along with beautiful weather), we met up with our group & tour guide, Nooroa. He was such an excellent host, telling us historical facts, pointing out key places and engaging guests in conversation throughout our ride. We visited 3 different wineries: Cable Bay, Postage Stamp & Stonyridge. The sommeliers at each place were so personable and knowledgeable. We truly enjoyed all the sample tastings, but in our opinion, each winery got better as the day passed. We wound up purchasing bottles at the latter…”

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Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting - Four wineries, tastings, and a long stop at Batch
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Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting

11.Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $113

Ride Waiheke with a local Kiwi guide on a four-to-five-hour wine tour. Choose four winery stops by minivan or bus, with tastings at three and lunch time at Batch, or a shorter double-decker tour with two wineries, a charcuterie board, onboard tasting flight, beach walk, and Oneroa free time.

“Great, humorous, professional guide/driver Noo'oah and everything went well.”

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Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland - Soljans Estate: lunch and an introduction to New Zealand wine
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Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

12.Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $195

This seven-hour small-group tour takes you from central Auckland to Piha Beach, Karekare Falls and two West Auckland wineries, with a one-course lunch and wine tastings included. Expect a maximum of 11 people, an air-conditioned minibus and a guide who can bring local geography, wine and history to life. John McFarlane is the guide named most often on this tour.

“Excellent combination of nature and wine. With the ability to walk on the beach and forest walks. Lunch was a superb meal and the winery it was served at we loved all the varietals we sampled. Highly recommend.”

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The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour - Kennedy Point and Te Motu: two more cellar doors
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The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

13.The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $186

Spend about five and a half hours touring Waiheke by air-conditioned minivan, with wine tastings at three vineyards, island views and a one-course lunch with a local drink. Your guide meets you at Matiatia Ferry Terminal at 10:40 am. Guides such as Simon, Michael and Grant have shared local wine and island knowledge, though your guide and winery stops can vary.

“Nick was our guide and was so kind and helpful. Our group was small and that was definitely a plus for the experience. Nick’s intimate knowledge of Waiheke and the wine industry was such a huge factor in our great enjoyment of the tour. Definitely recommend Nick and Ananda.”

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Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours - Three boutique wineries, three different settings
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Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

14.Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $155

Join WaiTiki Tours on Waiheke Island for a six-hour outing with a local guide, often owner-operator Nicky. You’ll stop for beach and viewpoint photos, visit three boutique wineries for tastings, and have time for lunch at your own expense. The group is capped at six. Ferry tickets and lunch are not included.

“The guide was very good about explaining the history of the island and the background of the winemakers. We took a couple of stops for pictures at the beach and mountainside. The wine tastings were perfect and the weather was beautiful.”

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Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour - Mudbrick, Goldie, and a third stop
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Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

15.Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · 5 hours · from $164

Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf for a five-hour Waiheke wine tour, with tastings at three vineyards and lunch with a glass of wine at Three Seven Two by Onetangi Beach. Guides such as Janis, Nick, Simon, Michael, and Craig have led the tour, though your guide may differ. Ferry tickets from Auckland are not included.

“Great tour! Simon was an excellent tour guide and we enjoyed each winery and had a great lunch. We even saved time for some souvenir shopping!”

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