Waiheke Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–9 hours
- Price from
- $20 / person
- Location
- Waiheke Island
- Languages
- CMN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Wine Trails
- Meeting point
- These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.
Description
Drive Waiheke Island yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole island in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — most people begin at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal as they roll off the ferry, but Oneroa or anywhere on the island works just as well — choose the cellar doors you want from the 22 on the map, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 56 narrated stories cover the vineyards, bays and history: as you turn onto Onetangi Road you'll hear how, in 1987, Stephen White's Stonyridge Larose was hailed as the finest red New Zealand had produced — from an island the experts had dismissed as a waste of good vines. No group, no schedule, no guide — linger over lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops on the island's quiet eastern half. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Oneroa
Waiheke's main village above Oneroa Bay, with the island's shops, galleries and the road out to the vineyards.
Mudbrick Vineyard
Church Bay Road estate founded in 1992, built by hand from mudbrick with views back to the Auckland skyline.
Jurassic Ridge Vineyard
Small Church Bay Road vineyard established in 1996 by winemaker Lance Blumhardt.
Stonyridge Vineyard
Founded in 1982 on Onetangi Road by Stephen White, whose 1987 Larose became New Zealand's first cult red.
Tantalus Estate Vineyard & Winery
Onetangi Road estate founded in 1998, with Alex Perez making Bordeaux blends and Chardonnay.
Te Motu Vineyard
Onetangi Road vineyard established in 1988, with Paul Dunleavy as winemaker; booking required.
Obsidian Vineyard
Planted in 1993 on Te Makiri Road in the Onetangi valley, named for the volcanic glass found on the island.
Onetangi Beach
The island's longest golden beach, whose name is bound up with the story of the weeping sands.
Goldie Estate
Causeway Road cellar door at Surfdale carrying a 1978 founding date, the island's oldest vineyard site; winemaker Heinrich Storm.
Man O' War Vineyards
Founded in 1993 at the far eastern end of the island on Man O War Bay Road, with Duncan McTavish as winemaker.
What's included
Included
Email and in-app chat support
Complete offline download - audio, maps and route stored on your phone
Cellar-door narration for Mudbrick, Stonyridge, Obsidian and Man O' War
Buy once, no expiry, with free content and audio updates for life
In-app map with every vineyard, bay and beach pinned
GPS audio tour of Waiheke Island with stories playing automatically at each stop
Trip planner to build and reorder your own route
Regional chapters on the Goldwaters, Stonyridge Larose and the island's Bordeaux reds
One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle
Not included
Wine tastings and cellar-door tasting fees (paid directly at each vineyard)
Food, meals and snacks
Ferry tickets from Auckland to Waiheke
Transport on the island - car, rental, taxi or bus
Mobile data or wifi to download the tour before you set out
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- By giving your phone number you agree to receive up to 2 texts from Wine Trails about this booking (your tour link and a tour-day reminder)
- Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency: max 2 texts per booking. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help
- Before you travel: download the free Wine Trails app (iOS or Android) and create your account while you are on wifi
- Unlock your region in the app: tap Redeem a booking or code, choose Booked online, then enter your Viator booking reference (starts with BR-) and the last name on the booking
- Download your tour over wifi before you drive: coverage in wine country is patchy and the offline download keeps the narration playing
- One booking unlocks Waiheke Island on your account for good: unlimited routes and tours, no expiry, no subscription
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 Waiheke Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide take?
Waiheke Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide lasts about 4–9 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Waiheke Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide cost?
Prices start at $20 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 Waiheke Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Waiheke Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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