Private Waiheke Food & Wine Tour: 3 Vineyards & Lunch

Taste three vineyards and a winery lunch without planning the stops yourself

A private guided tour of Waiheke Island for a minimum of 2 people, combining wine tastings at up to 3 vineyards with a vineyard lunch, award-winning olive oil and spreads, scenic lookouts over the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel Peninsula, and local history shared by an expert guide. The tour runs 6 hours in a luxury Mercedes van. Children are welcome from age 8, and guides speak English and French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waiheke Island food and wine tour

• Enjoy views of Hauraki Gulf and islands
• Learn about Waiheke history and culture
• Visit up to 3 vineyards for wine tasting
• Have lunch at a winery restaurant
• Sample award-winning extra virgin olive oils

The experience

The tour starts with scenic stops across Waiheke's coastline (lookout points framing views of the Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula), while your guide walks you through the island's history and current culture. From there you move into the wineries themselves, visiting up to 3 of the island's world-renowned producers (the operator rotates between Mudbrick, Cable Bay, Stonyridge, Te Motu, Goldie and The Batch depending on the day) to taste their wines in the settings where they're made.

Lunch happens at a winery restaurant in one of those spectacular settings, so you're eating and drinking in the same place the wines come from. Between the vineyards, you'll also taste award-winning extra virgin olive oils, honey and herb spreads: the kind of locally-made food Waiheke is known for. Travel is in a luxury Mercedes van with your guide handling the route and the timing, so you move through the day without managing logistics or deciding which vineyard comes next.

What’s included

• Travel in a luxury Mercedes van.
• scenic touring with an expert local guide.
• tastings at up to 3 vineyards.
• a vineyard lunch.
• award-winning olive oil, honey and herb spread tasting.
• hotel or accommodation pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:45

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (8 to 14 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 10 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Your guide will meet you on the wharf.”

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Terra & Tide

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so your group travels alone with one guide and sets the pace as a unit: ideal if you want to linger at a vineyard or ask detailed questions without waiting for other travelers. The guide handles all the routing and timing, so you focus on tasting and learning rather than navigating between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 14 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What vineyards does the tour visit?

The operator rotates between six vineyards depending on the day: Mudbrick, Cable Bay, Stonyridge, Te Motu, Goldie and The Batch. You'll taste wines at up to 3 of them during the tour.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Yes, a fabulous vineyard lunch is included. You eat at a winery restaurant in a spectacular setting, so the meal is part of the wine experience itself.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 6 hours from start to finish, covering the scenic lookouts, vineyard tastings, olive oil and spreads sampling, and the winery lunch.