Waiheke Island: Ziplining & Wine Tasting with Vineyard Lunch

Ziplining in the morning, wine in your glass by lunch

You zipline through native forest on Waiheke Island in the morning, then join a separate vineyard tour for olive oil tasting, a two-course lunch at a hilltop winery, and two wine tastings at premium vineyards. Pickup and drop-off at the ferry terminal, plus round-trip ferry from Auckland, are included. Small groups mean personalized attention from guides on both halves of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ziplining and Waiheke wine tasting

• Zipline and forest walk
• Olive oil tasting at All Press Olive Grove
• Two-course lunch at Batch Winery
• Wine tasting at Cable Bay Vineyards
• Wine tasting in ornate gardens

The experience

The forest canopy opens up beneath you. You're clipped in, the guide has checked the harness twice, and the first line stretches ahead through native bush on Waiheke Island: about 40 minutes of zipline and forest walk before the group meets the Taste of Waiheke tour at All Press Olive Grove. The morning half is physical: you need moderate fitness and closed-toe shoes, and the weight range is 30 to 125 kilograms. But that's the trade that buys you the afternoon, because by the time you step off the last platform, you're done with adrenaline and ready for something slower.

The olive oil tasting happens first, then lunch at Batch Winery: Waiheke's highest vineyard, with views across the Hauraki Gulf islands spreading out from the dining room. Two courses, and the food is built around what grows here. After lunch, you move to Cable Bay Vineyards on the west coast, where the hand-crafted wines come from Waiheke and Marlborough grapes, and the tasting happens in ornate gardens overlooking Auckland. Two separate wine tastings across the afternoon means you're not rushing through either one, and the guide is there to explain what you're drinking instead of just pouring it. The whole day runs small (12 people ziplining, 35 on the vineyard side), so you're not herded through in a crowd.

Round-trip ferry from Auckland is included, which means no driving stress and no parking hunt on the island. You get picked up at Waiheke Ferry Terminal when you arrive, dropped back there at the end. The day is long (you're out from morning through late afternoon), but it's structured so the physical part comes first and the sitting-down part comes second. Dress for weather. It operates rain or shine.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip ferry from Auckland, pickup and drop-off at Waiheke Ferry Terminal, morning zipline adventure with native forest walk, olive oil tasting at All Press Olive Grove, two-course seasonal lunch at Batch Winery, wine tastings at two premium vineyards, and a professional tour guide throughout both halves of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:15

Book up to2d before

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

GroupUp to 12

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ecozip Adventures

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want both adventure and wine in one day without arranging your own transport or timing: the ferry, pickup, and structured schedule handle all of that. Expect a full day out and moderate physical exertion in the morning. That's what makes fitting both experiences into one departure possible.

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Top questions

Do I need experience to zipline on Waiheke Island?

No. Expert guides lead you through the experience. You need moderate fitness, be between 30–125kg, and at least 18 years old. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Is the ferry from Auckland included?

Yes. Round-trip ferry and pickup and drop-off at Waiheke Ferry Terminal are both included.

How many wine tastings are there?

Two. One at Cable Bay Vineyards and one in the ornate gardens. You also taste olive oil at All Press before lunch.

What's included in lunch?

A two-course seasonal lunch at Batch Winery, Waiheke's highest vineyard.

How big are the groups?

Maximum 12 people for ziplining, maximum 35 for the vineyard tour. The smaller zipline group means more attention from guides.

What if I have a medical condition?

Ziplining is not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Advise any dietary allergies and medical concerns at booking.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes, it operates in all weather. Dress appropriately for conditions.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs from morning through late afternoon. Ziplining and forest walk take about 40 minutes, then you transition to the vineyard tour for the rest of the day.