Waiheke Island Wine Tour: Three Vineyards & Beachfront Lunch

Mudbrick Vineyard's views of Rangitoto Island and Auckland City, surrounded by lavender and rosemary.

This 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waiheke Island wine tour and lunch

• Visit boutique vineyard for wine tasting
• Visit highest vineyard with views and wine
• Visit Mudbrick Vineyard with scenic views
• Enjoy lunch at Ki Maha restaurant
• Optional: dip toes in ocean after lunch

The experience

The tour runs five hours and starts with the vineyards. Your guide takes you to three handpicked producers: a boutique operation known for small-lot, single-vineyard wines; the highest vineyard on the island, where the elevation brings both incredible views and incredible wine; and Mudbrick, the sprawling hilltop estate in Oneroa that overlooks Rangitoto Island and Auckland City. Mudbrick's hand-picked grapes run from Sauvignon Blanc to Syrah, and the vineyard itself doubles as New Zealand's go-to wedding venue, ringed by topiare flowers, rosemary and lavender bushes. You taste at each stop.

Lunch happens at Ki Maha, an upmarket restaurant across the road from Onetangi Beach. The meal includes bread and dips, a main course, and a glass of wine or beer. If time allows after eating, you can walk down to the beach and dip your toes in the ocean. The guide's commentary throughout brings the island's wine culture and history to life at a pace that lets you absorb both the tastings and the scenery.

What’s included

• Three wine tastings at boutique vineyards.
• lunch at Ki Maha with bread, dips, main course and a glass of wine or beer.
• a live English-speaking guide who shares island stories and leads the route between stops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:50

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteNZ$ 59

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Waiheke Wine Tours Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the guide's full commentary and vineyard stories in English: essential for understanding what makes each tasting distinctive.

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Top questions

What three vineyards does the tour visit?

The tour includes a boutique small-lot vineyard, the island's highest vineyard with panoramic views, and Mudbrick Vineyard in Oneroa, which overlooks Rangitoto Island and Auckland City and is known for hand-picked grapes ranging from Sauvignon Blanc to Syrah.

Is lunch included, and what does it consist of?

Lunch at Ki Maha is included and features bread and dips, a main course, and a glass of wine or beer, served at a beachfront restaurant overlooking Onetangi Beach.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs five hours, moving between the three vineyards and ending with lunch at Ki Maha.

Do I need to arrange my own ferry to Waiheke Island?

Yes, ferry tickets to and from Waiheke Island are not included in the tour and must be arranged separately.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide conducts the tour in English and shares insider stories about the island's wine culture and vineyards throughout the afternoon.