Waiheke Island wine tasting and lunch from Auckland
Two vineyards, one afternoon, without arranging the transport
A half-day wine and lunch activity on Waiheke Island departing from Auckland with two vineyard tastings, a platter lunch with wine, and a scenic beach stop included. The guide picks you up at Matiatia Wharf after the noon ferry from Downtown Auckland and returns you in time for the 5pm ferry back, or you can make your own way when ready. Minimum age 18. Dietary requirements catered for with advance notice.
Step-by-step itinerary
Scenic wine tasting and beach visit
- Drive along northern scenic route
- Wine tasting at Mudbrick Cellar Door
- Wine tasting and lunch at Stonyridge Vineyard
- Stop at Onetangi Beach
- Visit Oneroa village
- Return to Waiheke Wharf for ferry
- Mudbrick Vineyard Entry included 45m
- Goldie Estate Entry included 1h
- Onetangi Beach 15m
- Oneroa 30m
What’s included
- Wine tasting fees at both vineyards.
- a platter lunch with cold meats, cheese, vegetables, seafood and breads.
- a glass of wine with lunch.
- scenic stops at Onetangi Beach and Oneroa village (if time allows).
- guide-led transport around the island.
- free water at all vineyard stops.
- Every day 12:40
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Four hours on Waiheke Island: two vineyard tastings with lunch and wine included, plus a scenic stop at Onetangi Beach.
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The experience
Four hours on Waiheke Island starts the moment you step off the noon Fullers Ferry from Downtown Auckland. Your guide meets you at Matiatia Wharf at 12:30pm and drives the scenic northern route, where views open across the Hauraki Gulf toward the Coromandel Peninsula. The first stop is a vineyard for wine tasting: either Mudbrick Cellar Door, which sits on a ridge overlooking Auckland City, or Stonyridge Vineyard, depending on the day. You taste and take in the views without the usual logistics of finding the place yourself.
At the second vineyard, the tasting continues into lunch: a platter of cold meats, cheese, vegetables, seafood and breads, paired with a glass of wine. Dietary requirements are catered for if you mention them when booking. After eating, the drive heads toward Onetangi Beach, a 1.87-kilometre stretch of sand on the north coast with old Pohutakawa trees along the foreshore. If time allows, there is a short stop in Oneroa village, where you can walk the beach, browse local art galleries and boutique shops, or sit in a café overlooking the bay.
The guide returns you to Waiheke Wharf in time to catch the 5pm ferry back to Auckland, or you can stay longer and make your own way when you are ready. Ferry tickets to and from the island are not included in the price, you arrange those separately, but once you are on Waiheke, the day is structured and the driving is handled.
Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What are the two vineyards I'll visit on this Waiheke Island wine tasting?
The vineyards change daily: you will visit either Mudbrick Cellar Door, which overlooks Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf, or Stonyridge Vineyard. Both offer wine tasting. The second one also includes your platter lunch and a glass of wine. If a venue is unavailable, the operator replaces it with a similar one.
Do I need to book ferry tickets separately to get to Waiheke Island?
Yes, ferry tickets are not included. You catch the 12pm Fullers Ferry from Downtown Auckland to reach Matiatia Wharf, where your guide meets you at 12:30pm. The return ferry at 5pm is also your responsibility to book, though the guide will time the afternoon to get you back in time to catch it if you choose.
What's included in the lunch on this Waiheke Island activity?
Lunch is a platter of cold meats, cheese, vegetables, seafood and breads, served with a glass of wine at the second vineyard. Dietary requirements can be catered for if you let the operator know when you book.
Is Onetangi Beach a guaranteed stop, or does it depend on timing?
Onetangi Beach is a scenic stop after lunch, and the guide will take you there if time allows. Oneroa village, a short stop afterward where you can walk the beach or visit local galleries and shops, is also subject to time availability.
What's the age requirement for this wine tasting activity on Waiheke Island?
The minimum age is 18 years old.
Can I stay on Waiheke Island longer instead of catching the 5pm ferry?
Yes. The guide will return you to Waiheke Wharf in time for the 5pm ferry, but you can also make your own way back whenever you are ready and catch a later ferry if you want more time on the island.
Operated by Ananda Tours Limited. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Waiheke Island wine tasting and lunch from Auckland
4h · EN
from NZ$ 275 per person
≈ US$ 156 in your currency
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