Auckland: Waiheke Island Wine Tour + Tastings & Beachfront Lunch
Description
A 5-hour island escape with premium wine tastings at boutique vineyards and a gourmet beachfront lunch. Your local guide handles everything, so you simply arrive and indulge in exceptional wines, breathtaking coastal views, and a lunch you'll still be talking about long after the day is done. You'll visit three vineyards across the island, each selected for its unique character and outstanding wines. Enjoy guided tastings led by your Sommelier, who will share insights into what you're drinking and how Waiheke's unique microclimate shapes every bottle. Discover why the island produces wines you simply can't find anywhere else. Then comes lunch — a gourmet beachfront dining experience at a hat-awarded restaurant, the Kiwi equivalent of a Michelin star. Exceptional food, your feet practically in the sand, a glass of something you've just fallen in love with, and five hours that feel like the perfect island indulgence.
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Itinerary
11am: Cable Bay Vineyard Wine Tastings at cellar door, exploring a variety of Waiheke Island and Marlborough–produced, hand-picked and harvested award-winning wines From here we drive through Oneroa Village and Oneroa Beach, Surfdale Village, Ostend Village past the Golden Mile of Onetangi where most of the Vineyards are located to the beautiful East Coast beach of Onetangi. Lots of scenic and commentry.
Gorgeous local restaurant right on the beach at Onetangi for a set menu lunch with a glass of wine. This restaurant is a firm local favourite.
Enjoy a guided wine tasting at either Postage Stamp Wines or SOHO Family Vineyards, depending on availability. Both boutique wineries are renowned for producing exceptional Waiheke wines, offering a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful vineyard settings, and warm island hospitality. Whichever vineyard you visit, you'll enjoy a memorable tasting experience showcasing the unique character and flavours that have made Waiheke Island one of New Zealand's premier wine destinations.
Enjoy a wine tasting at the iconic Stonyridge Vineyard, one of Waiheke Island's most celebrated winery estates. Surrounded by olive groves and picturesque vineyards, you'll sample a selection of handcrafted wines while soaking up the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful Tuscan-inspired setting. With its rich winemaking heritage and stunning scenery, Stonyridge is a must-visit destination on any Waiheke Island wine experience.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining time is for travel time between vineyards
- Not recommend for Children
Reviews(275)
The tour is a must for visting Waiheke Island and the tour guide was the best of the trip. For really enjoying a tour you need a tour guide that brings the laughs, the funny comments and the interesting about the sites you are visiting.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We couldn’t agree more — a great guide can make all the difference, and we love bringing Waiheke to life with plenty of local stories, interesting commentary and, most importantly, lots of laughs along the way! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable day with us and consider our tour a must-do when visiting Waiheke. Thank you for choosing Waiheke Wine Tours — we hope to see you back on the island again! Arohanui
The places listed aren’t what we visited exactly but the tour was great with our guide Debbie. The scenery was beautiful and worth every dime. The wines were ok but she saved the last winery for the last and it was the best. Waiheke is beautiful and this is a must. Lunch was ok but note we went to a different place than reviews say.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed your day with Debbie—she'll be thrilled to hear your kind words. Just to clarify for future guests, our itineraries can vary slightly throughout the year, particularly during the quieter winter months when some vineyards and restaurants operate seasonal opening days or close for short periods. We do make this clear in our itineraries, as seasonal changes are part of visiting a boutique wine region like Waiheke. Whenever a venue is unavailable, we carefully select another premium vineyard or restaurant to ensure guests enjoy the same high-quality experience. We're delighted you enjoyed the final winery—it certainly is one of our favourites! Thank you again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Waiheke Island again soon.
What an Amazing day.. Our tour guide, Caleb was very informative and made our day enjoyable. I totally recommend this tour, and would do it again.
Thank you Susan and can't wait to welcome you back! Arohanui Sharon and Team ;)
Had a fabulous day with Caleb! We visited 3 wineries and had lunch at a beautiful beachside restaurant. The tour was efficient and well organised. We also learned about Waiheke Island on the drive between the different stops. Lunch at Three Seven Two was exquisite with an amazing view. The overall wine tour with lunch package was great value!
Thank you so much for the lovely review 🍷✨ We’re so pleased you had a fabulous day out with Caleb exploring Waiheke Island. He’s incredibly passionate about sharing the island, its stories, and of course its beautiful wineries, so it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed both the wine tastings and the scenic commentary along the way. Three Seven Two really is something special — incredible food, stunning beachfront views, and such a beautiful spot to relax over lunch. Thank you again for joining us and for recognising the value in the experience. We’d absolutely love to welcome you back to Waiheke again soon 🍇🌊
Our tour driver and host, Caleb, was fantastic! All vineyards/wineries had spectacular views and we learned an incredible amount about the local wines and production methods. The lunch at 372 was delicious! Do not miss this day trip!
Thank you Alissa for your kind words we are very grateful and pleased you had a fantastic day 😇🍷
Caleb was awesome, the winery spots were perfect and lunch was excellent. I’d highly recommend this experience
Thanks Sha, thats lovely of you, so glad you an excellent experience, hope to see you again soon :) Sharon and Team
This is a must when you are in Auckland. I arrived from the USA around 6.00 am ans i was able to make the reservations. I didn't have any expectations but NZ wineries compete very well with others around the world. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Thank you so much, yes you are very right, Waiheke Island is the gem of Auckland and a definate must do when visiting New Zealand, we hope to see you again real soon, Arohanui, Sharon and Team
All round a very nice experience on the wine tour, our host was friendly and prompt. The only disappointment was the lunch. They said it was a 3 course lunch, but in fact the starter was bread, and the other course other than the main was a glass of wine. So quite mis-leading. I do not recommend paying for the lunch.
Good Morning, thank you for joining our tour and for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the host and tastings. Our listing accurately states the below: Lunch: Set menu at Three Seven Two (includes 1 glass of wine) Wine tastings at 3 vineyards I am confused about where you saw the 3-course menu. Would you please email me: waihekewinetours@gmail.com with this information so I can fix it thanks so much ;)
Good day trying wines from Waiheke Island, Debbie was an awesome driver and guide, Lunch was amazig.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed your day out with us, and the lunch was amazing, thank you ;)
Tour guide was excellent. Lunch at 372 was super. Their venison and 372 pinot noir superb. Wineries wer just OK, and wines tasted so-so, lthough the Chardonnay at Cable Bay ws quite good and Burgundian. Wines—lower level— at Mud. Rick were a disappointment. Bordeaux blend “Larose” at Stony Ridge over priced.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — we’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your guide and had a great experience at 372, it’s a fantastic spot and the venison is a standout. Waiheke is known for its diverse wine styles, and each vineyard offers something a little different. We carefully select a mix of locations to give guests a well-rounded experience of the island, from iconic names to more relaxed tastings. That said, we understand that wine is very personal, and not every style will suit every palate. We’re glad you found some highlights along the way, particularly the Chardonnay at Cable Bay Vineyards — a favourite for many of our guests. Thanks again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another experience in the future — perhaps one of our more premium or boutique-focused tours which may align even more with your taste.
