Things to do in Waiheke Island, North Island: The Best Bus Tours

If you're after a relaxed pace day, with a small group of people this afternoon tour is a great option for you. The tour offers some of Waiheke’s scenic highlights, a visit and tastings at three boutique vineyards, a micro-brewery and an excellent platter lunch. Enjoy an entertaining and informative commentary along the way.

Inclusions: Lunch (Vineyard Platter), Wine tastings at 3 vineyards and 1 Micro Brewery, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation, Local taxes, Small group tour (shared with others) Minimum 2 people - Maximum 10 pax people, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st), Gratuities

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a knowledgeable guide.  You will visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive with live commentary to learn about the island’s history, geography, people and culture. After your wine-tasting experience, sit back, relax and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the ferry or your accommodation. Lunch is at your own expense.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation, Transport by private vehicle, Wine tastings at up to three vineyards

Exclusions: Ferry ticket fares, Lunch

Waiheke Island has become known as New Zealand's 'Island of Wine' home to a dedicated group of award-winning winegrowers. Travel in a comfortable minibus to three or more of the top vineyards on the island for wine tasting, and enjoy a commentated scenic tour of Waiheke from one of our experienced guides, all of whom are locals with extensive knowledge of the island, its people and its produce.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Wine tastings, Waiheke Acommodation Pick-up and Drop off, Scenic tour including scenic look-outs and beaches, Lunch - Cost of a one course lunch + a local beverage is included , Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Ferry tickets

Take a day trip to discover Waiheke - the world renowned 'Island of Wine'. Its right on Auckland's doorstep and just a 35 minute ferry ride across the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf. In our seven years of operation we have met thousands of amazing people from all over the world,  treated them to lively commentary and introduced them to some of our quintessential boutique vineyards making delicious wines and offering outstanding tasting experiences. We are fired with a passion for this beautiful place, so come on over and we'll share our little piece of paradise and its secrets with you - your memories will be made of this!!

Inclusions: Scenic highlights tour and visits to three exceptional vineyards, Tasting fees for all wines (we prefer to visit vineyards where you will taste Waiheke Wines), Complementary chilled bottled water, 'Waiheke Island of Wine' guides with informative content about the islands wines and terroir, Full commentary - please note English speaking guides and commentary only, Complementary transfers to lunch and to the ferry afterwards, Chilled

Exclusions: Ferry fares, Lunch

Enjoy succulent fresh oysters, award-winning olive oil and other locally-produced specialty foods, accompanied by wines from some of Waiheke Island’s top boutique vineyards.Your guide will provide an entertaining and informative commentary along the way.

Inclusions: Lunch (Vineyard Platter), Snacks (Waiheke oysters and Cheese at one of the vineyards), Wine tastings at 3 vineyards, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation, Local taxes, Small group tour (shared with others) Minimum 2 people - Maximum 18 pax people, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st), Gratuities

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke Island 'The Island of wine'. This tour is guaranteed to leave you with fond memories that will last a lifetime! Don’t miss out on this wonderfully fun, relaxing and informative wine tour. You will visit 3 to 4 award-winning vineyards and try 3-5 tastings at each.  You will have a 1.5- to 2-hour lunch stop at one of the vineyards, (Lunch is additional) where you can relax, enjoy the wine, food and scenery.

Inclusions: You will visit 3-4 award winning boutique vineyards, 3 to 5 complimentary wine tastings at each vineyard, Transfer in an air-conditioned, tinted vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Extra drinks are additional, Lunch is additional, Ferry pass

Go sightseeing and wine tasting when your cruise ship is docked in Auckland, and fall in love with the ‘City of Sails’. Explore the city center and yacht-filled harbours on this full-day Auckland shore excursion, then cruise by ferry across the Hauraki Gulf to spend a relaxed afternoon visiting three vineyards on Waiheke Island.

Inclusions: Ferry ride, Wine tastings, Port pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Visit Waiheke Island and its top 3 Vineyards in this once in a lifetime luxury experience. Tour starts with pick up from your accommodation in a luxury Mercedes Vehicle by an experienced tour guide. Enjoy a scenic Ferry ride from Auckland City across the Hauraki Gulf to Waiheke Island. Travel to the top 3 Vineyards on the Island and taste what they have on offer. Once all 3 Vineyards have been visited, the next stop is the beach from some relaxing, sightseeing and a picnic Lunch. Make your way back on the ferry through the beautiful islands where you will dropped off back at your accommodation.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks, Wine tasting, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

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Catch the 9 am ferry from Auckland City to arrive on Waiheke just a short 35 minutes later. We will pick you up from the ferry at Matiatia wharf where our Magic Tour begins. Scenic drive along Oneroa bay via Delamore Lodge to the town art centre and shops making our way to Palm beach look out point via little Oneroa beach our 1st stop for photo opportunity followed by a short walk to the beach make our way to Casita Miro for our 1st wine tasting followed by a dramatic entrance to the best beach on the island Onetangi beach our 2nd photo opportunity stop, followed by Olive oil tasting at Rangihoua Estate onward to Mudbrick for 2nd wine tasting followed by lunch (Not included) finally we drop you for the 2pm ferry . The choice of wineries may change due to availability on the day and ferry fare not included.

Inclusions: Wine testing two wineries and olive oil testing

Exclusions: Lunch

We begin with a scenic drive around Oneroa bay via Delamore Lodge and make out way to the Palm Beach lookout point which is our first photo opportunity stop followed by a short 15-minute walk to the beach, after which we make our way for the first wine tasting at Casita Miro after which make a dramatic entrance to the best Onetangi beach our second photo opportunity stop. We then make our way to Rangihoua Estate for Olive Oil tasting following on to the scenic Kennedy point winery for our 2nd wine tasting. We then make our way to Mudbrick Winery for lunch (Not Included) and our 3rd wine tasting after which we drop you for the 5 pm ferry. Our tour guides will point out places of interest and interesting commentary all along the route.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch