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The 15 Best Waiheke Island Tours

51 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The ferry from downtown takes about forty minutes, and then the island is all vineyards, beaches and ziplines through native bush. These 15 cover the wine runs, the food tours and the forest days, with ferry notes for each.

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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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

2.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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Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk - Three flights, each a little bolder
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Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

3.Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $92

Meet your guide at Waiheke’s Matiatia ferry terminal for a minivan tour, three 200-meter zipline flights and an interpretive forest walk. Two guides manage the zipline, while the first flight crosses a vineyard before the route continues over a valley and native bush. The ferry from Auckland is not included.

“My boyfriend and I had a great time. The crew, Ben and Macy, were excellent and made us feel very safe throughout the activity. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The experience included three ziplines and about a 40-minute walk Read more”

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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 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

5.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

6.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 Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus - Vineyards around Goldie, Kennedy Point and Church Bay
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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

7.Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · from $58Best value

Board at Matiatia ferry terminal for a six-hour Waiheke Island bus loop with live commentary and stops near vineyards, Oneroa, Ostend, Onetangi Beach, galleries and trails. Hop off where you like, then catch another bus to continue. Check the timetable and ferry inclusion before booking, since both can affect your day.

“The day we took this excursion, they were down 2 buses, so the waits were long. The buses were hot. But our drivers were kind and patient with people, having to tell them that they had to wait for the next bus b/c they don’t allow standing. The ferry was quite crowded when we arrived, so we opted to go straight to the end to Batch Winery, which was like heaven on earth. Deciding not to hit every vineyard was the best strategy. I would recommend this trip to any first time visitor to Waiheke.”

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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 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

9.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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eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride - Roads, maps, and the value of going independently
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eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride

10.eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $73

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike near Waiheke’s ferry wharf and ride the Five Bays route at your own pace. You get a map, helmet, and lock, plus route tips from the eRide team. Expect a hilly ride of about 30km, with beaches, olive groves, vineyards, and possible stops for gelato or a meal.

“Was my first time using an ebike and man it was worth it to get up the hills! You can't really get far on a normal bike. HOWEVER please note it was quite scary going down hill, the ebikes got up to 30 km/hr and was scary using the brakes in fear of flipping over the handlebars! Company should warn you of the down hill speeds and advise how to ride the downhills safely in a controlled manner. David was really friendly and helpful, and was great to have a saddlebag to carry my stuff. The bike chain fell off mid ride and shortly after the gear axle broke mid…”

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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

11.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

12.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 Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch - Olive Oil Before the Vineyard Table
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Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

13.Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $266

Ferry from Auckland to Waiheke for three forest-and-vineyard zipline flights, an easy forest walk, an olive oil tasting, lunch at Batch Winery, and wine stops at Cable Bay and Mudbrick. A guide handles island transfers, with the zipline group capped at 12. Allow about nine hours, and wear closed-toe shoes.

“The tour guides were great. They made sure you were safe and also had a great time. They helped you take pictures/videos of yourself as well as others. I would recommend them and do it again. The only bad thing I would say is the wine tour was just too long. 3 to 4 vineyards would have been good. 5 was too long.”

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Waiheke Wine and Dine - Batch Winery - Exploring the island by bus
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Waiheke Wine and Dine – Batch Winery

14.Waiheke Wine and Dine – Batch Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 105 reviews · from $98

This Auckland day trip pairs return ferry tickets with a seasonal multi-course lunch and a glass of wine at Batch Winery, plus an all-day Waiheke bus pass for independent exploring. You meet at the downtown ferry terminal, not your hotel. Check the ferry timetable and confirm the exact bus and winery arrangements before you go.

“I felt this was a good tour worth the money, if you don't have a lot of time and just need a quick tour of the island with some very good wines, this is perfect. Including the ferry transfers back and forth, I was very happy and wish I had more time.”

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The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max) - The lunch stop is a scenic pause, not part of the ticket
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The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max)

15.The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $129

Meet your local guide at Matiatia Wharf at 10:40 am for a 5.5-hour Waiheke tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Taste 10 to 15 wines at three boutique vineyards, hear island stories and stop for lunch at a vineyard or beachside restaurant. Guides have included Cami, Margot and Heidi. Lunch and the NZ$62 ferry fare are extra.

“Had a great day. I’m a non drinker and essentially went along as it was a birthday treat for my husband. I was not made to feel uncomfortable with hot drinks and refreshments offered at all wineries. Lunch was my only criticism as it was so bRead more”

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