Waiheke Island wine, whisky & olive oil tasting from Auckland

Sip Mudbrick wine, taste fresh olive oil, and wander Oneroa’s seaside shops

A small-group tasting tour of Waiheke Island departing from Auckland with wine at Mudbrick Vineyard, craft whisky and beer at The Heke distillery, and olive oil tasting with lunch at Allpress Olive Groves, followed by free time to explore Oneroa Village. The tour limits groups to 10 guests, includes return ferry tickets, and runs about five hours with a local guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waiheke Island wine and food tour

• Meet guide at Matiatia Wharf
• Travel to Mudbrick Vineyard
• Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard
• Visit The Heke distillery and brewery
• Brewery and distillery tour with tastings
• Olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves
• Gourmet lunch at Allpress Olive Groves
• Free time in Oneroa Village
• Return to Matiatia Ferry Terminal

The experience

The day starts at Matiatia Wharf at 9:40am, where your guide meets you with a welcome board. From there you head straight to Mudbrick Vineyard, set on a hillside with views across the Waitemata Harbour toward Auckland. You taste local wines in that setting, then move on to The Heke (a craft distillery and brewery built into four acres of gardens), where an expert walks you through how whisky and beer are made on the island, and you taste both.

After The Heke, you arrive at Allpress Olive Groves for a guided tasting of their handcrafted oils and a lesson in how olives are grown, harvested and pressed here. Then you eat lunch among the olive trees, with fresh seasonal produce and the chance to sample their award-winning extra virgin oils while you sit. The whole experience is built around tasting and learning how things are made on Waiheke, not just drinking them.

By early afternoon, your guide drops you in Oneroa Village, Waiheke's seaside hub. From there the rest of the day is yours: browse independent boutiques and galleries, walk down to Oneroa Beach, grab a coffee or a drink, or just sit and watch the water. When you're ready, the ferry terminal is a 15-minute walk downhill or a five-minute bus ride, and your guide will give you directions. You can catch the 3pm ferry back to Auckland or stay longer and take a later one.

What’s included

• Return ferry tickets from Auckland to Waiheke.
• private transportation around the island.
• wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard.
• guided brewery and distillery tour with whisky and beer tastings at The Heke.
• olive oil tasting and gourmet lunch at Allpress Olive Groves.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• charcuterie boards.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:40

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

GroupUp to 10

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.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

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Waiheke Wine Tours Ltd

Is this one for you?Groups stay under 10 people, so you get a genuine local guide and the kind of pace where you can actually talk to the other guests and ask questions at each stop. This works best for adults 18 and over who want to taste and learn how things are made, not just move through a checklist of photo spots.

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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's the difference between Mudbrick Vineyard and The Heke on this tour?

Mudbrick Vineyard focuses on wine tasting with views out across the harbour, while The Heke is a craft distillery and brewery where you learn how whisky and beer are made on the island and taste both.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included at Allpress Olive Groves and features fresh, seasonal produce served in the garden setting among the olive trees, paired with their award-winning extra virgin olive oils.

How much free time do you get in Oneroa Village?

After lunch, the afternoon is yours to spend at your own pace in Oneroa Village. Your guide drops you there around 2:40pm, and you can explore the shops, galleries and beach, or catch any ferry back to Auckland that suits you.

Are the ferry tickets from Auckland included in the price?

Yes, return ferry tickets from Auckland are included, so you only need to show up at Matiatia Wharf at 9:40am on the day of the tour.

What happens if a vineyard isn't available on the day of my tour?

The operator notes that vineyard availability can change, and if necessary, they substitute vineyards of the same quality to keep the tasting experience intact.