Top 10 Private Tours in Waiheke Island, North Island

This 5 hour, Maori-led private walking tour of Waiheke Island introduces you to the area’s natural and cultural history. Start off from the ferry terminal and meander along winding trails to coastal headlands for panoramic views over the Hauraki Gulf. Hear authentic Maori stories of the island, visit an award-winning vineyard for wine tasting and indulge in a shared platter from a winery or, a gourmet picnic lunch at the beach.

Inclusions: Professional Maori guide, Wine tasting, Juice, soda, or water for children, Gourmet picnic lunch or shared platter provided on PRIVATE tours only

Exclusions: Extra food and drinks, Ferry fares

Full day privately guided e-bike tour of Waiheke Island This tour starts and ends in Auckland central city with your guide accompanying you throughout the experience. Meet at our city base for a safety briefing and introduction to your e-bike. From here, the journey begins with a short ride to the Downtown Ferry Terminal (just 5 mins from our central city base) and a relaxing sailing to Waiheke Island by ferry. Further instruction on how to ride the e-bike will be provided before the riding begins in earnest, following a lovely cycling route visiting peaceful beaches and gladed seaside communities. A gourmet picnic and wine tasting at an iconic boutique winery on the island is included. The e-bikes make the many hills of Waiheke a breeze. This tour is not suited to unconfident people and participants are advised the route does include a mix of on-road and off-road riding.

Inclusions: Private guide who will accompany you throughout the whole day, E-Bike and helmet rental, Wine Tasting, Picnic lunch, Bottled water, Local taxes, Lunch

Exclusions: Personal expenses and gratuities, Any additional food and beverage requests, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

IMPORTANT: TO BOOK THIS CHARTER, PLEASE SET THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS = 1. YOU CAN BRING UP TO 11 FRIENDS WITH YOU! Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island. Your charter is for exclusive use of the yacht with two crew (captain and host). We can stop at a pest-free island for a guided walk, plus you’ll have opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding. Our guide will help you learn about the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, its islands and people. You’ll spot seabirds and may see dolphins, and even whales, as we glide along with the wind in our sails. This is the only day sailing trip offered in the outer gulf and departing from Waiheke Island. If you’d like to take the helm or help us trim the sails, skipper Bruce will show you the ropes. Your itinerary will depend on the wind direction and weather, so that we can give you the most enjoyable and comfortable experience.

Inclusions: Stand-up paddleboard, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Ferry to/from Waiheke Island (tickets can be purchased from us)

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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Te Ara Hura is a 100km-long walking track that takes you right around Waiheke Island. This amazing walk takes in everything from the bustling villages of the western end to bush, beaches, birds and the remote eastern end of the island. Our standard guided walk takes five days, in 15–25km segments. We can, however, customise this walk to shorten the segments, or to complete the walk in just four days. Please contact us if you are interested in these options. This tour is only available to private groups of 4-8 people. Get your friends together, bring your walking group and spend a few days completing a unique adventure. Each day you will be transported to the start point for the day and you will be picked up at the end and returned to your accommodation. Your guide will walk with you. A custom itinerary can be planned, with costs based on your requirements, size of group and length of stay.

Inclusions: Ferry to and from Waiheke Island, Transfers to/from accommodation, 4 nights apartment on Onetangi Beach (extra charge if single occupancy), All food including dinner and breakfast each day, Packed lunches including fresh brewed coffee or tea, Daily transport to and from your accommodation, Personalised itinerary, maps and other information, Experienced guide

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For private groups of 2-8, we offer a range of specialist walking options. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf. Small, personal and private walking tours with an experienced local guide A wide range of options including walking tours all over Waiheke Island, coastal tracks, art walks or guided wellbeing walks Itinerary and pace to suit your interests and requirements If you would prefer a shorter walk, please contact us for special arrangements If you are interested in visiting artist studios, please refer to our Private Art Walk

Inclusions: Transfers to/from Waiheke ferry terminal or your accommodation on Waiheke Island, Experienced tour guide, Personalised private itinerary, Lunch

Exclusions: Ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place. On the Waiheke Island Private Art Walk you’ll enjoy a personalised tour of galleries, sculpture parks and artist studios. This tour is available for groups of 2-8, and we’ll design it to suit your interests and requirements. Visit art galleries in Oneroa, including an artists’ collective and the Community Art Gallery. Meet artists and gallery staff. Visit the local sculpture park and learn about this fascinating outdoor art. Visit sculptor and painter studios and an artisan shoemaker. Your tour price includes lunch at the spectacular home and studio of painter Gabriella Lewenz. Our Private Art Walk takes approximately five hours, and is done at a very leisurely pace, suitable for a variety of fitness levels. so you can enjoy both the art and the scenery around you. After being surrounded by such creativity, plus the beauty of nature, you will come away feeling refreshed and inspired.

Inclusions: Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation, Lunch at artist’s home and studio

Exclusions: Ferry fares

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