Waiheke Island Food and Wine Half-Day Small-Group Tour
Indulge in the succulent tastes of Waiheke Island on a half-day food and wine tour. A guide picks you up from the wharf and takes you to boutique wineries. Taste wine accompanied by locally produced specialties such as olive oil, oysters, and artisan cheese. Then settle in for a platter lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Linger on Waiheke and take the ferry back to Auckland whenever you like.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy wine tastings at boutique vineyards without having to drive
- ✓Refuel with plenty of food samples included
- ✓An easy way to enjoy a day out of busy Auckland city
- ✓Whisky and spirit tasting at The Heke included
What you'll see & do
- ✓At 9:50AM, your guide meets you as you come off the ferry, wearing Ananda Tours branding and carrying a sign board. Guests already staying on Waiheke meet the guide here too.
- ✓Views across the Hauraki Gulf towards the Coromandel Peninsula on the way to the first stop.
- ✓A hosted tasting of certified organic wines, which may include Syrah, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé. Two Te Matuku Bay oysters each are paired with one of the wines, alongside local Waiheke honey and estate olive oil.
- ✓An extra virgin olive oil tasting and an introduction to how the island's olive oil is produced, with several oils to compare.
- ✓A Spanish-inspired vineyard with an art deco pavilion and sea and vineyard views. A wine and food pairing, then a family-style Mediterranean tapas lunch with a glass of wine.
- ✓The home of Waiheke Whisky and Waiheke Brewing Co. A tasting of local beer, gin, whisky and a liqueur.
- ✓Choose to be dropped at Matiatia Wharf for your ferry back to Auckland, or in Oneroa Village to explore at your own pace.
What's included
- ✓Transport around Waiheke Island in a small coach
- ✓Extra virgin olive oil tasting at Allpress Estate
- ✓Family-style Mediterranean tapas lunch at Casita Miro, with a glass of wine
- ✓Tasting at The Heke: local beer, gin, whisky and a liqueur
- ✓Olive oil tasting
- ✓Whisky and spirit tasting or a glass of wine at The Heke
- ✓All tasting fees
- ✓Wine tasting and wine and food pairing at Casita Miro
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓Commentary from a local Waiheke guide
- ✓Drop-off at Matiatia Wharf or Oneroa Village
What's not included
- ✓Ferry tickets to and from Waiheke Island
- ✓Additional drinks at lunch
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is for adults aged 18 and over.
The tour starts on Waiheke Island, not in Auckland. Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
From Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry or the 9.15am Island Direct ferry from the Downtown Auckland ferry terminal at 99 Quay St. The crossing takes 35 to 45 minutes.
Ferry tickets are not included. Buy them before you travel.
Allow extra time at the ferry terminal, especially at weekends and in peak season.
Already staying on Waiheke? Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
Missed your ferry? Call Ananda Tours on +64 9 372 7530 straight away. A team member will meet you and bring you to the tour.
Groups are limited to 15 guests.
Not suitable for vegans. Strict kosher diets cannot be catered for.
Other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for. Let us know before you travel.
Te Matuku Bay oysters are seasonal. If they are unavailable, they are replaced with another gourmet treat.
Tasting and lunch venues may change with availability. Any substitute is of equal quality.
The tour runs in the rain. Vehicles carry umbrellas.
Alcohol cannot be consumed inside the vehicles.
Booking for a group of 8 or more adults? You can book this tour as a private group at the same price per person.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Not recommended for vegans
Not sutable for severe nut allergy. For any anaphylactic allergies, an Epipen must be carried.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Waiheke Island Food and Wine Half-Day Small-Group Tour
Indulge in the succulent tastes of Waiheke Island on a half-day food and wine tour. A guide picks you up from the wharf and takes you to boutique wineries. Taste wine accompanied by locally produced specialties such as olive oil, oysters, and artisan cheese. Then settle in for a platter lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Linger on Waiheke and take the ferry back to Auckland whenever you like.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy wine tastings at boutique vineyards without having to drive
- ✓Refuel with plenty of food samples included
- ✓An easy way to enjoy a day out of busy Auckland city
- ✓Whisky and spirit tasting at The Heke included
What you'll see & do
- ✓At 9:50AM, your guide meets you as you come off the ferry, wearing Ananda Tours branding and carrying a sign board. Guests already staying on Waiheke meet the guide here too.
- ✓Views across the Hauraki Gulf towards the Coromandel Peninsula on the way to the first stop.
- ✓A hosted tasting of certified organic wines, which may include Syrah, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé. Two Te Matuku Bay oysters each are paired with one of the wines, alongside local Waiheke honey and estate olive oil.
- ✓An extra virgin olive oil tasting and an introduction to how the island's olive oil is produced, with several oils to compare.
- ✓A Spanish-inspired vineyard with an art deco pavilion and sea and vineyard views. A wine and food pairing, then a family-style Mediterranean tapas lunch with a glass of wine.
- ✓The home of Waiheke Whisky and Waiheke Brewing Co. A tasting of local beer, gin, whisky and a liqueur.
- ✓Choose to be dropped at Matiatia Wharf for your ferry back to Auckland, or in Oneroa Village to explore at your own pace.
What's included
- ✓Transport around Waiheke Island in a small coach
- ✓Extra virgin olive oil tasting at Allpress Estate
- ✓Family-style Mediterranean tapas lunch at Casita Miro, with a glass of wine
- ✓Tasting at The Heke: local beer, gin, whisky and a liqueur
- ✓Olive oil tasting
- ✓Whisky and spirit tasting or a glass of wine at The Heke
- ✓All tasting fees
- ✓Wine tasting and wine and food pairing at Casita Miro
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓Commentary from a local Waiheke guide
- ✓Drop-off at Matiatia Wharf or Oneroa Village
What's not included
- ✓Ferry tickets to and from Waiheke Island
- ✓Additional drinks at lunch
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is for adults aged 18 and over.
The tour starts on Waiheke Island, not in Auckland. Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
From Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry or the 9.15am Island Direct ferry from the Downtown Auckland ferry terminal at 99 Quay St. The crossing takes 35 to 45 minutes.
Ferry tickets are not included. Buy them before you travel.
Allow extra time at the ferry terminal, especially at weekends and in peak season.
Already staying on Waiheke? Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
Missed your ferry? Call Ananda Tours on +64 9 372 7530 straight away. A team member will meet you and bring you to the tour.
Groups are limited to 15 guests.
Not suitable for vegans. Strict kosher diets cannot be catered for.
Other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for. Let us know before you travel.
Te Matuku Bay oysters are seasonal. If they are unavailable, they are replaced with another gourmet treat.
Tasting and lunch venues may change with availability. Any substitute is of equal quality.
The tour runs in the rain. Vehicles carry umbrellas.
Alcohol cannot be consumed inside the vehicles.
Booking for a group of 8 or more adults? You can book this tour as a private group at the same price per person.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Not recommended for vegans
Not sutable for severe nut allergy. For any anaphylactic allergies, an Epipen must be carried.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.