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Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour & Scenic Ferry from Auckland★ 4.90 (1,462) · 6h
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Waiheke Island: Zipline Adventure & Native Forest Walk★ 4.87 (555) · 3h
Top rated
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 19 options: NZ$ 33–NZ$ 1,775 (median NZ$ 310). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 19. With 100+ reviews: 9 of 19.
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Private experiences (4)
Waiheke Island: Private Vineyard Bush Walk & Wine TastingYou walk through regenerating bush up to a headland overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, then descend through established tracks with vineyard and sea views. Two wine tastings at different vineyards are included, with lunch available at either stop. The guide interprets the landscape and the vines as you go, and the route works for any fitness level in any weather — just bring walking shoes and layers.Is it for me?This suits anyone who wants to walk Waiheke's landscape and taste its wine without arranging transport between vineyards or timing the stops themselves — the guide handles the route and the pace, leaving you to focus on the views and the vines.
Waiheke Island Māori Heritage Private Tour with Local GuideIf you want more than just pretty beaches on Waiheke Island, this private tour gives you real insight into Māori heritage, local stories, and hidden spots most visitors miss. You’ll walk away seeing the island—and its people—in a whole new light.
Waiheke Island Zipline Adventure from Auckland: Three Dual LinesA private tour from Auckland combining a 45-minute ferry crossing, three dual ziplines exceeding 200 meters each at EcoZip Adventures, and a guided afternoon visiting two wineries of your choice on Waiheke Island. The tour runs about five hours total, with a personal driver-guide leading the day and all transport and zipline admission included; wine tastings and meals are at your own cost.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English throughout the day, so you'll get the full story about Waiheke's history, landscape and wines as you move between stops. If you're comfortable on a zipline and want the commentary woven in rather than a silent ride, this setup keeps you in the loop.
Waiheke Island Private Art Walk: Galleries, Studios & LunchIf you’re curious about Waiheke Island beyond its beaches and wine, this private art walk is for you. Meet real artists in their studios, see what inspires them, and enjoy lunch in an artist’s home—all at your own pace.
2 to 5 hours (5)
Waiheke Island wine tour: 4 vineyards with local guideA wine tour of Waiheke Island with four vineyard tastings, a local guide, and transport from Auckland. You start at Cable Bay Vineyards overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, break for lunch at Batch Winery at the island's highest point, taste at Stonyridge Vineyard among olive groves, and finish at Mudbrick Vineyard with views across the gulf. The guide is a resident who knows the winemakers and the stories behind them.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste wines without arranging the stops and timing yourself — the local guide knows the winemakers and the best table at each vineyard, and the transport holds the whole day together around the ferry schedule.
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: Three Vineyards & Beachfront LunchA five-hour Waiheke Island wine tour from Auckland includes tastings at three boutique vineyards, transportation across the island, and a set-menu lunch at a beachfront restaurant with one glass of wine. Your local guide drives and leads the tastings, so you arrive and move through the day without arranging ferries, transport or reservations. The minimum age is 18; ferry tickets between Auckland and Waiheke are not included and can be booked separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Waiheke's best wines without arranging ferries, transport between vineyards, or restaurant reservations yourself—the guide handles all of it, and you move through the day tasting, eating, and looking at the island.
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting, Scenic Drive & Beach LunchYou’ll taste Waiheke Island wines with locals who know their stuff, enjoy a relaxed platter lunch with sea views, and walk Onetangi’s long beach under old pohutukawa trees. There’s time for art galleries or coffee in Oneroa village before your easy return to Auckland—a day that lingers in small ways.
Waiheke Island Double Headland Walk: Guided Coastal Hike & LunchIf you want to see Waiheke beyond the wineries, this walk hits all the best bits—coastal tracks, native bush, local food stops, and stories from someone who actually lives here. It’s relaxed but still feels like an adventure.
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: Three Vineyards & Beachfront LunchThis afternoon wine tour on Waiheke Island includes three tastings at boutique vineyards—one a must-visit small-lot producer, one the island's highest with panoramic views, and Mudbrick with its signature hand-picked wines and Rangitoto vistas—plus lunch at Ki Maha on Onetangi Beach with a glass of wine included. A live English-speaking guide leads the route and shares insider stories at a leisurely pace. Minimum age is 18; ferry tickets to the island are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you want the guide's full commentary and vineyard stories in English—essential for understanding what makes each tasting distinctive.
Half day and longer (7)
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3–4 Award-Winning VineyardsA 6-hour wine tour on Waiheke Island visits 3–4 boutique, award-winning vineyards with a knowledgeable local guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. You taste 3–5 wines at each vineyard and enjoy a 1.5- to 2-hour lunch stop at one of them (lunch is your own cost). The route rotates daily, so the vineyards change from tour to tour.Is it for me?A guide navigates you through three to four award-winning vineyards in a single day, curating each stop so you taste widely without planning the route yourself.
Waiheke Island: Wine & Gourmet Food Tour with OystersYou visit three Waiheke vineyards with a local guide who knows the producers personally, taste olive oils and wines, eat oysters from Te Matuku Bay (weather permitting), and have a family-style lunch paired with local wine. The small group size and flexible itinerary mean you get what's actually available that day rather than a fixed route, and the guide handles all the stops and timing so you just show up at your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Waiheke wine and food stops in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the guide's relationships with producers mean you get what's actually available that day, and the small group size keeps the pace relaxed enough to linger.
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour with Beachfront LunchYou’ll sip Waiheke Island wines straight from the source, chat with local winemakers who actually remember your name, and share a long beachfront lunch with new friends. Expect laughter, stories about the island’s history you won’t find online, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back on the ferry.
Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Boutique VineyardsYou get picked up from your Waiheke accommodation and visit three small vineyards chosen by people who know the island, tasting wines at each stop and taking in views of Auckland and the Gulf. Lunch is on you, and the tour times around the 4pm ferry back to the city, leaving you free to swim or shop at Oneroa if you want to stay longer.Is it for me?Right for couples or small groups (up to six) who want to taste real Waiheke wines without the tourist circuit, and who don't mind that lunch is on their own dime. The tour is paced around the 4pm ferry, so plan to spend most of your day on the island.
Waiheke Island: Ziplining & Wine Tasting with Vineyard LunchYou zipline through native forest on Waiheke Island in the morning, then join a separate vineyard tour for olive oil tasting, a two-course lunch at a hilltop winery, and two wine tastings at premium vineyards. Pickup and drop-off at the ferry terminal, plus round-trip ferry from Auckland, are included. Small groups mean personalized attention from guides on both halves of the day.Is it for me?A good fit if you want both adventure and wine in one day without arranging your own transport or timing—the ferry, pickup, and structured schedule handle all of that. Expect a full day out and moderate physical exertion in the morning; that's what makes fitting both experiences into one departure possible.
Waiheke Island wine tasting tour: 3 vineyards & lunchA wine tasting tour on Waiheke Island that visits three vineyards with food pairings, includes lunch with a glass of wine, and runs about 5.5 hours with a maximum of 11 guests. A local guide picks you up from your accommodation or the ferry terminal and drives you across the island, sharing stories about Waiheke's wine discovery, olive groves, and the migratory godwits that stop here. You choose between a shared platter lunch or a main course at one of the tour's favorite venues.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the commentary and the vineyard stories in whichever language works for you. Groups stay under 12, which means the pace doesn't rush and the guide can answer questions as they come up.
2-Day Waiheke Island Sea Kayaking: Hauraki Gulf & Batch WineryA 2-day sea kayaking tour from Auckland to Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, where you paddle to the island on day one, explore Whakanewha Regional Park's native forest and Nikau trees, stay overnight in glamping at Poukaraka Flats, and paddle back to the mainland on day two. The tour includes kayak and life jacket, a three-course dinner at Batch Winery overlooking the gulf, and all camping gear; it suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age 10.Is it for me?The paddle across the Hauraki Gulf and back is the core of the two days, so this suits someone comfortable on the water and ready for an early start each morning. The overnight at Poukaraka Flats removes the need to return to Auckland the same day, which is what makes the island's slower pace—forest walks, a proper meal, time on the water—actually possible inside a short trip.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 15 of the 19 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour & Scenic Ferry from Auckland is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.90 out of 5 across 1,462 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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