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Our pick
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3–4 Award-Winning Vineyards★ 4.78 (517) · 6h
Best value
Waiheke Island wine tour: 4 vineyards with local guide★ 4.89 (374) · 5h
Top rated
Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Boutique Vineyards★ 4.90 (131) · 6h
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✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waiheke Island Zipline Adventure from Auckland: Three Dual Lines | NZ$ 499 per group | NZ$ 33 (15 share) | 5h | — | free | — |
| Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3–4 Award-Winning VineyardsOur pick | NZ$ 185 p.p. | NZ$ 185 | 6h | 4.78★ · 517 | free | — |
| Waiheke Island wine tour: 4 vineyards with local guideBest value | NZ$ 195 p.p. | NZ$ 195 | 5h | 4.89★ · 374 | free | — |
| Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Boutique VineyardsTop rated | NZ$ 250 p.p. | NZ$ 250 | 6h | 4.90★ · 131 | free | — |
| Waiheke Island wine tasting tour: 3 vineyards & lunch | NZ$ 299 p.p. | NZ$ 299 | 5h 30m | 4.94★ · 78 | free | — |
| Waiheke Island Wine Tour: Three Vineyards & Beachfront Lunch | NZ$ 300 p.p. | NZ$ 300 | 5h | 4.82★ · 278 | free | — |
| Waiheke Island Wine Tour: Three Vineyards & Beachfront Lunch | NZ$ 325 p.p. | NZ$ 325 | 5h | 4.95★ · 21 | free | +NZ$ 59 on site |
| Waiheke Island: Ziplining & Wine Tasting with Vineyard Lunch | NZ$ 430 p.p. | NZ$ 430 | 9h | 4.77★ · 115 | free | — |
| Waiheke Island: Private Vineyard Bush Walk & Wine Tasting | NZ$ 742 p.p. | NZ$ 742 | 5h | 4.90★ · 41 | non-refundable | — |
Real price per person across the 9 options: NZ$ 33–NZ$ 742 (median NZ$ 299). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 9. With 100+ reviews: 5 of 9.
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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 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.
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 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: 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3–4 Award-Winning Vineyards is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.78 out of 5 across 517 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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