5-Hour Scenic Wine Tour with Private Guide & Up to 12 Tastings
Description
Explore the Island Paradise, and sample some of the most divine wines that Waiheke has to offer. All while having your own private Guide, knowledgeable about local history, hidden gems, and of course wine! Up to 12 Wine Tastings on 3 Top Vineyards included You will spend 4 hours in style – with privacy and attention unmatched by traditional group tours.
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Itinerary
We pick you up from Ferry at Matiatia or your custom pick-up location on Waiheke island. We then make our way up to Oneroa where guests can spend 20 minutes to explore the charming streets of the largest settlement of Waiheke Island. There you can indulge in boutique shopping, admire local heritage, and soak in breathtaking coastal views all in one incredible tourist destination. We then get a coffee before we head down to Oneroa beach (long Beach) with its stunning views of the bay!
We then make our way up to your first wine tasting at Mudbrick You will have 40 minutes to do a tasting & take in the ambience of this superb vineyard A wine tasting experience at Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island is an immersive sensory journey, where you can sample a range of award-winning wines while surrounded by stunning vineyards and panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf. Knowledgeable Vineyard Expert will guide you through each wine, sharing industry insights, and leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the art of winemaking. * The venues are subject to availability
You will then embark on a scenic route through the east coast of Waiheke taking in some breath-taking views from Ocean view road and little Oneroa beach plus the fascinating views of the stunning Hauraki Gulf (plenty of photo opportunities)
We then arrive at our 2nd vineyard* for Wine-tasting & Lunch (optional) Wine tasting includes 3 wines to taste, with vineyard experts sharing insights and history. Lunch is not included in the Tour price and is optional. * depending on the day availability or if pre-booked in advance, the vineyard can be: - Batch, - Casito Miro, - Stoneyridge, - Kennedy point * The venues are subject to availability
After lunch, we head to our 3rd and final tasting of the day at one of the below vineyards - Batch / Stoneridge / Kennedy Point / or Postage Stamp) Wine tasting includes 3 wines to taste, with vineyard experts sharing insights and history. * The venues are subject to availability
From here we take a nice drive back through Blackpool & Piritahi Marae (Maori village), arriving at the ferry terminal for your journey back to Auckland* We can also drive you to another drop-off location if you wish to continue exploring the island.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(59)
KiwiConnect was amazing, and Suzanne our guide was fantastic!! Super sweet and knowledgeable. The entire time we were just relaxed, had a good time and we were really able to enjoy ourselves! Highly recommended!!
Thank you, Stacy for a great review Glad you had a great day with our Suzanne It's a lovely island and we are all pretty laid-back and chilled which allows our guest to have a very special day Thanks again
We had such an incredible experience on this wine tour! Every winery we visited was beautiful and offered something unique, from the scenery to the overall atmosphere. The itinerary was very well planned with a great mix of wineries, and the pace of the day felt perfect — we never felt rushed and had enough time to truly enjoy each stop. A huge part of what made the day so enjoyable was our guide, Ardriani. She was friendly, organized, knowledgeable, and brought such a positive energy to the entire experience. Everything ran smoothly and on schedule, but the day still felt relaxing and enjoyable.
Thank you, Storm So glad you had a great day with us on Waiheke and enjoyed your Wine tour All our guides are locals and then you see we get you to those little special locations that a lot of others don't Hope to see you again
My husband and I had a wonderful time with Suzanne on our Waiheke wine tour. She was a friendly and thoughtful guide and we ended up purchasing a bottle from each of the wineries we visited. Lunch at Batch Winery was delicious, too. We learned a lot about Waiheke and Suzanne went out of her way to give us a good tour.
Thank you, Sarah for a great review So glad you enjoyed your day with Suzanne and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in New Zealand
Pickup and communication was timely. Our guide Ardriani was informative and fun. Each wine tasting was excellent.
Thank you, Sharon for a great review and so glad you enjoyed our day with Ardriani
It was an amazing tour especially with our tour guide Susan (the Soap Opera and TV show personality). She took us to 3 great wineries - Casita Miro, Mudbrick, & Batch Winery - which, I think, had the 3 best views overooking the island into beautiful Pacific. She took care of us well. It ended being a 6 people tour which made is quite initimae/private (great imo). The tour is best for any adults that enjoys good wine or want to learn about NZ winnes. Admission fee was well worth it. Ended makes good connections with others on the tour. Kiwi Connect did an excellent job by hiring a island local - Susan. I highly recommend this tour company and especially tour guide. Can't go wrong, imo. For our short length of visit into Auckland, we are very glad we dedicated one day using Kiwi Connect to learn about Waiheke Island and it's boutique wines.
Thanks guys for a wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed your day with that little superstar Susan.
Booked the tour with Kiwi Connect through the JW Marriot Concierge and it was an awesome tour. Suzanne, our guide, emailed us the day before the tour with nice details about where to go and how to meet. She greeted us at the pier and we were off and running. She has a wealth of knowledge about the island and took us to some great viewing spots. The wineries were good and lunch at "The Heke" was excellent!! Highly recommend doing this as a private tour and getting a little closer to the people and the island as opposed to a larger tour bus.
Thanks for a great review. Was great to welcome you to Waiheke Island to explore our little piece of paradise. Our Private tourist are becoming really popular and as you say, its Unique opportunity to get up close in personal on our Little Island retreat
It was a great way to see the island and enjoy great wine! Suzanne was so awesome, she made our day easy and relaxing.
Thank you, Beverly So glad you enjoyed your day with our Suzanne who is a real superstar, isn't she? It's a beautiful combination of wine food and amazing scenery and it's just off the coast of Auckland so a real treasure So glad you enjoyed your day
Well organized and Suzanne was very knowledgeable about the area. She made the trip very fun. She took great pics for us too. The wineries were all very different and wonderful. A truly enjoyable day!
Thanks, Chris Glad you enjoyed your too with Suzanne and the variety of of the vineyards that we take you to It's a beautiful little island isn't it? And has a little taste of everything to suit everybody's pallet
It was perfect number of vineyards and tasting from small to mid to large size vineyards. One recommendation would be that based on the time of your tour start suggest at that time what time the ferry from Auckland they should take.
Thanks Chirag for your very positive and informative review We take on your recommendations regarding the timings and we'll look at this Thanks again
What a beautiful island and our tour guide Ardriani was fantastic! She was so friendly, engaging and informative! She made the experience a special day for us!
Thanks so much for a wonderful review and such kind words Really do appreciate your positive feedback and it helps us so much I have passed this on to Ardriani Thanks again
