Auckland: Waiheke Whisky Distillery Tour, Olive Oil, Wine & Food
Description
Join our Taste & Graze, a premium SMALL-GROUP morning tour showcasing the best of Waiheke Island. Begin with a hosted wine tasting at iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, then visit The Heke for a guided distillery tour and tasting of locally crafted spirits. From there, continue your foodie adventure with a premium olive oil tasting and shared platters featuring local produce. Along the way, you’ll enjoy stunning coastal scenery, vineyard landscapes, local stories, and plenty of time to soak up the island atmosphere rather than rush from place to place. With a maximum of 10 guests, this tour feels more like a day out with friends than a traditional sightseeing experience. Discover Waiheke’s celebrated food, wine, spirits, and olive oil culture while exploring hidden corners of the island known only to locals. Hosted by genuine local guides who share cultural insights, favourite spots, and insider stories. We are NZ’s most-reviewed wine tour company on Google, with thousands of 5-star reviews.
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Our Professional Guides will meet you at the Matiatia Wharf at 0940am am and take you on a wine tour experience like no other, we will be at the ferry terminal with a welcome board with your name on it. Waiheke Wine Tours only hire the best LOCAL guides with local knowledge on the Island to ensure you have a fantastic day out on Waiheke. Please note that the availability of vineyards is subject to change, and if necessary, vineyards of the same quality will be substituted.. We will head up to Mudbrick Vineyard with beautiful Scenery and commentary along the way.
Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard, an idyllic setting with spectacular sea views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland city. Tasting beautiful local wines.
Next, we visit The Heke, Waiheke’s celebrated craft Distillery and brewery, nestled among four acres of gardens. Join an expert-led Brewery and Distillery tour and enjoy a tasting of their locally made whisky and beer — crafted with care and inspired by the island’s natural spirit. You’ll learn how these premium beverages are created from grain to glass while enjoying the warm, inviting atmosphere of this island gem.
Enjoy a glass of Waiheke Wine and beautiful bespoke platter for lunch.
Enjoy a taste of Waiheke Extra Virgin Olive Oil's at All Press Olive Groves.breathtaking. Savour the exquisite taste of Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Gris expertly paired with small tasters that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No Children
Reviews(28)
Really enjoyed the tour. The vineyards we went to were really nice. The food/platter we got was really good. The olive oil tasting was great and the venue was really new and modern. Debbie was really nice, friendly and funny.
Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed the tour, yes, it isn't the Allpress Olive Grove all lovely now, as it's brand new, a great asset to Waiheke. Arohanui Sharon
Great tour and Sharon our tour guide gave us a great taster of the beautiful Waiheke island. Our adult son would have liked more bread with his lunch platter but that was the only minor complaint.
Thanks Jemma, we can always organise more bread ;) hope to see you again soon!
Absolutely incredible! The weather was a tad wet at the start as winter has just kicked off but that absolutely should not stop you. Every stop was so incredibly scenic. The wines and the lunch stop were perfect and we learnt so much about the wine and olive oil making process. An absolute must do! Karen our guide made it a 10/10 day
Our guide Debbie was great, and being an island resident was able to share her passion and knowledge of Waiheke. The wineries, Heke Brewing and olive oil tasting were devine, and it was great to sample a variety of different products rather than just wine. Each location offered stunning views, and the tour was well worth it. The tour van was modern and very comfortable. The tour finishes in Oneroa and it is well worth taking a later ferry back to Auckland to give you more time to explore the town rather than trying to make the 4:15pm ferry. Better yet, stay overnight on the island as there is so much to see and do. A day trip simply is too short. If you only have a day, then this tour is a great way to get a sample of what it offers.
This was a very nice tour. First stop was Mudbrick for a tasting of several wines. Then off to The Heke for a spirits tasting. You could also choose beer instead of spirits. The gin and whiskey were fantastic. You could also pay for attentional tastes or drinks. Then we went to Stonybrook and had a glass of wine and a charcuterie platter to share between the two of us, which was included. I bought an additional glass. Finally, there was an olive oil tasting. It was a very pleasant day, despite wind on the island. The island itself is beautiful and Karen was a very thoughtful guide.
Thanks so much Andrea, it was a pleasure having you tour with us ;)
Kaz was a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable & passionate about Waiheke Island. We visited some lovely wineries, a gin & whiskey distillery, tasted amazing food & sampled a variety of olive oils with individual, distinctive tastes. We highly recommend this tour!
Thanks Linda, we appreciate you all coming along today ;)
What a fabulous day! Tour Guide Grant was such a great guide. My husband and I had the most memorable day learning about wine, beer, olive oil and the Waiheke community. This is the best tour we have had in 5 years and we travel frequently. This is a day we will be talking about for years to come. A real memory maker for sure! We had to depart a little early to make an unexpected meeting and Grant was very accommodating and so professional and fun.
What a lovely review! We greatly appreciate it. Grant is truly a gem. We're thrilled you enjoyed his hosting and our gorgeous tour! nga haerenga haumaru
Grant was such a cool host. Such fun. Great tasting of lots of different things from wine to gin, whisky and then olive oil. Great sounds. Such a great day
Unique vineyards and great scenery. Wines were about average but food and dessert offered was very good !
I'd visited Waiheke Island once before, the last time I was in Auckland just over 10 years ago so I was really looking forward to getting back and exploring the wineries a bit more this time. Couldn't have asked for better weather and an enjoyable day with our small group of 6 people. Grant, our guide knows the island well and took us on smaller road the larger buses couldn't have navigated to ensure we we take in the views of this picturesque place. We visited three wineries and had food to eat at each one - all provided lovely views, a variety of wines and great atmosphere. The only thing I would have changed was to take this tour on a week day as all the wineries were PACKED- it was a Saturday and stunning weather so a perfect day for wine tasting. But as a solo traveler I wanted to ensure that the tour would run and not be canceled if noone else signed up so I choose a Saturday for a better shot. Would definitely do this tour again the next time I find myself in Auckland.
