Waiheke food and wine tour from Auckland: Four venues in one day

Four wineries and a lunch, all ferry-accessible from the city

A full-day food and wine activity on Waiheke Island combining tastings at four venues (Allpress Olive Groves, Batch Winery, Casita Miro and Mudbrick Vineyard) with a two-course seasonal lunch and return ferry tickets from Auckland. The itinerary is fixed and all transport is arranged, so you arrive at the ferry terminal and the rest unfolds without planning.

The experience

You start in Auckland and take the ferry to Waiheke, where a private coach meets you for the day. The route connects four of the island's food and wine stops in sequence, each one chosen for a different reason: Allpress for a hands-on olive oil tasting, Batch for a two-course lunch paired with wine, Casita Miro for views over Onetangi and a behind-the-scenes tasting, and Mudbrick for a final pour at one of Waiheke's most established vineyards. The whole day runs seven hours from the moment you board the ferry in Auckland.

What sets this apart is the combination itself: most Waiheke wine days stick to one or two wineries, but this tour stacks four into a single outing, plus a honey tasting at Allpress. You're not driving yourself or piecing together separate bookings. The coach moves you between stops and a live guide in English walks you through each tasting and the lunch. The ferry tickets for the return journey are included, so the only logistics you handle is showing up at the Auckland terminal.

The itinerary can shift if the wineries change their offerings, and the tour runs regardless of weather, so pack layers. You need to be at least 18 to join, and the day suits any fitness level. Most of it is seated tastings and a meal, with short walks between the coach and each venue.

What’s included

• Return ferry tickets from Auckland to Waiheke.
• private coach transport between all four venues on the island.
• wine tastings at Batch Winery and Mudbrick Vineyard.
• olive oil and honey tasting at Allpress Olive Groves.
• behind-the-scenes tasting at Casita Miro.
• two-course seasonal lunch with a glass of wine.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 36 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meet at Downtown Ferry Terminal, Pier 11 or 12, Quay Street, Auckland. Arrive by 9:30am for the 10:00am Waiheke Walk-up ferry.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Is this one for you?Because the ferry and coach are both included and timed to depart from Auckland, this tour works for anyone without a rental car or staying outside the city. You just show up at the terminal and the day unfolds. The fixed four-stop route means you're not choosing between wineries or piecing together separate bookings. Everything is curated and sequenced for you.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at each of the four stops?

Allpress Olive Groves opens with a hands-on olive oil tasting and honey tasting; Batch Winery is where you sit down for the two-course seasonal lunch with a glass of wine included; Casita Miro, overlooking Onetangi, offers a behind-the-scenes tasting; Mudbrick Vineyard closes the day with one final wine pour at an iconic Waiheke site.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the ferry terminal in Auckland?

Yes, hotel pickup is not included, so you'll need to get yourself to the Auckland ferry terminal on the morning of the tour. The ferry itself and all transport on Waiheke are part of the booking.

What if I don't drink wine? Can I still do this tour?

The tour is built around wine tastings at two vineyards and olive oil and honey tastings at Allpress, so wine is central to the experience. You'll also have a two-course lunch with a glass of wine included, though you can ask the guide about non-alcoholic alternatives when you arrive.

Are there any days when the tour doesn't run?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so rain or shine it goes ahead. The specific wineries featured can change without notice, but the structure of four stops with tastings and lunch remains the same.