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Waiheke tour day
Very knowledgable guide. Went to some lovely venues. Beautiful food. Great beverages. Would definitely recommend
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Thanks, so glad you enjoyed your day
Gastronomic Waiheke, wine, beer, spirits INCLUDES lunch - MAX 11
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5h 30min
- Price from
- $190 / person
- Location
- Waiheke Island
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 18 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 11
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Glenn Fowler
- Meeting point
- Catch the 10AM ferry from Downtown Auckland. Choose between Island Direct or Fullers FerryMake sure to be at the terminal by 9.30AM to buy ferry ticket and join the line for boardingOnce on Waiheke, look for the BLACK BOARD with your name held by our guide!
Description
Are you ready to experience the FLAVOURS of WAIHEKE ISLAND? - LUNCH INCLUDED Treat yourself with an enchanting journey among the beauty of the jewel island of the Hauraki Gulf. Sip & taste on our small, boutique-style, max 11 people. Take the 10 am ferry from downtown Auckland and enjoy a 35 min cruise across the Hauraki Gulf to Waiheke Island. Our guide will greet you on arrival. Your experience begins with some spectacular coastal views on your way to the first destination, the Spanish inspired vineyard Casita Miro for a food and wine pairing. Following this indulge in a tasting experience at the Allpress Olive Grove. For lunch, relax at a boutique vineyard where you will be served a delightful meal. To wrap up your day, enjoy a tasting of Craft Beer, or spirits at The Heke Brewery/Distillery. With your tum and taste buds satisfied, we will ensure you are back in time for the return ferry. NOTE: the tour will go ahead with a minimum of 4 people.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Waiheke Island
Coastal Sightseeing
Wine & Food Pairing - 5 wines tasting
AllPress Olive Oil Grove - oils, spread & olives tasting
Batch Winery
Lunch in an award-winning restaurant in boutique hotel with magnificent views of the island
The Heke Brewery & Distillery Tours and Experiences
Beer or Spirits tasting
What's included
Included
Lunch at an award-winning Waiheke Island restaurant
Pick up 10:40am at arrival on Waiheke Island
All transfers included in our air-conditioned minivan
Gold medal Wine tasting, olive oil tasting, beer/spirits tasting
Round trip and drop off at Matiatia in time for ferry to Auckland
Visit to 3 top-end boutique vineyards / venues
Comfortable and memorable experience with only 11 people
Not included
Ferry tickets to Waiheke must be purchased separately
Pickup Locations & Times
if you are on Waiheke Island, please contact us to organise pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
18 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Gastronomic Waiheke, wine, beer, spirits INCLUDES lunch - MAX 11 lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $190 per person for this Waiheke Island experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. if you are on Waiheke Island, please contact us to organise pick up and drop off at your accommodation
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Glenn Fowler.
Reviews(18)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
A great day on Weiheke Island.
Melita is a fabulous guide. We enjoyed every aspect of the trip. She made accommodations for gluten free an non drinkers.
U
A perfect day!
We had the most wonderful day. Melita was such fun and a great host. She was engaging and entertaining, and also very knowledgeable about the island. She felt like a good friend by the time the day was over! We enjoyed the wines, as well as the olive oils, and the lunch was absolutely delicious. The distillery/brewery was a good way to end the day. Thank you Melita!!
H
An excellent trip 5 star!
We had a great day with tastings at a vineyard, olive grove, brewery/distillery and lunch at another vineyard. Melita was a fantastic host very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area looking after our small group of 6. Great company highly recommend the trip.
1
Fantastic day with perfect mix of tastings: wine, olive oil, spirits (or beer)
We had a wonderful and tasteful day on Waiheke Island. Our Guide Melitta was super and gave us many informations about the island, the vineyards and the environment. It was great fun with her and the Australian couple. We highly recommend this experience esp. due to the mix of tastings from wine to oil and spirits (or beer). Thank you for making our last day in New Zealand a special one 😇
R
Beautiful, fun, perfect!
We couldn’t have been happier with this tour. Melita was such a great guide., we learned so much about the island, and she is highly entertaining. The locations were beautiful, and we really enjoyed the variety on this tour - wine, olive oil, beer, and spirits.. the lunch was really good, and the location on the top of the mountain was spectacular. The small group size meant we could get to know the other participants. Loved it all!
D
Melita was awesome!
This was a great experience trip with variety that we really enjoyed: winery, Olive Oil Mill, brewery and distillery! Melita was very knowledgeable and provided additional history, local information about the island and additional places to go and see if we had more time in the area. She also had fun energy and our group had an excellent day!
4
Best tour of Waiheke Island
We had the pleasure of spending the day with Melita touring the island and enjoying her knowledge and wittiness while tasting amazing wines at Casita Miro, tasting local olive oil, enjoying a great lunch at Batch winery and to top it off a beer (or spirits) tasting at The Heke. With a small group of lovely people, this was a perfect day even with the rainy weather. Thanks Melita! :)
W
Good Wine, Good Olive Oil and Honey, Good Restaurant, Good Beer/Spirits, and most importantly, very good tour guide
Took us to amazing locations, and throughout the trip, the guide was very enthusiastic in sharing interesting stories and engaged very well with us with a good sense of humour
J
Great personal wine tasting/olive oil tour!
We booked a private wine tour last minute to Waiheke Island. Glenn was very knowledgeable and friendly and took us to two great wineries, an olive oil tasting, and a great place for lunch at the beach. Highly recommend!
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