Things to do in Waiheke Island
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Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour & Scenic Ferry from Auckland★ 4.91 (1,459) · 6h
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Waiheke Island: Zipline Adventure & Native Forest Walk★ 4.87 (551) · 3h
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3–4 Award-Winning Vineyards★ 4.78 (516) · 6h
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Waiheke Island wine tour: 4 vineyards with local guide★ 4.89 (372) · 5hNZ$ 195View ›
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: Small Groups, Back Roads & Boutique Wineries★ 4.93 (362) · 6hNZ$ 255View ›
Waiheke Island: Wine & Gourmet Food Tour with Oysters★ 4.87 (347) · 5h 30mNZ$ 355View ›
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: Three Vineyards & Beachfront Lunch★ 4.82 (278) · 5hNZ$ 300View ›
Waiheke Island: 5 Bays E-Bike Loop 25km with Wineries★ 4.79 (255) · 5h–8hNZ$ 119View ›
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour with Beachfront Lunch★ 4.89 (198) · 5h 30mNZ$ 310View ›
Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Boutique Vineyards★ 4.90 (131) · 6hNZ$ 250View ›Lowest price (7)
Waiheke wine tour: Vineyards, tastings, small groupA small-group wine tour on Waiheke Island with a local guide, visiting three boutique vineyards for 10–15 wine tastings across the day. All tastings and lunch reservations are pre-booked, so no queuing or disappointment when vineyards are fully booked for walk-ins. The tour runs 5.5 hours and includes scenic drive time, air-conditioned transport, and plenty of stops for photos.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a small group—no more than eleven people—so the driver can drop you at each vineyard entrance and the guide can share stories without shouting over a crowd. The pre-booked reservations mean you taste and move without waiting, which matters when vineyards are fully booked for walk-ins.
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting, Scenic Drive & Beach LunchYou’ll taste Waiheke Island wines with locals who know their stuff, enjoy a relaxed platter lunch with sea views, and walk Onetangi’s long beach under old pohutukawa trees. There’s time for art galleries or coffee in Oneroa village before your easy return to Auckland—a day that lingers in small ways.
Waiheke Island wine tasting tour: 3 vineyards & lunchA wine tasting tour on Waiheke Island that visits three vineyards with food pairings, includes lunch with a glass of wine, and runs about 5.5 hours with a maximum of 11 guests. A local guide picks you up from your accommodation or the ferry terminal and drives you across the island, sharing stories about Waiheke's wine discovery, olive groves, and the migratory godwits that stop here. You choose between a shared platter lunch or a main course at one of the tour's favorite venues.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the commentary and the vineyard stories in whichever language works for you. Groups stay under 12, which means the pace doesn't rush and the guide can answer questions as they come up.
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: Three Vineyards & Beachfront LunchThis 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.Is it for me?Book this if you want the guide's full commentary and vineyard stories in English—essential for understanding what makes each tasting distinctive.
Waiheke Island Double Headland Walk: Guided Coastal Hike & LunchIf you want to see Waiheke beyond the wineries, this walk hits all the best bits—coastal tracks, native bush, local food stops, and stories from someone who actually lives here. It’s relaxed but still feels like an adventure.
Waiheke Island: Private Vineyard Bush Walk & Wine TastingYou walk through regenerating bush up to a headland overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, then descend through established tracks with vineyard and sea views. Two wine tastings at different vineyards are included, with lunch available at either stop. The guide interprets the landscape and the vines as you go, and the route works for any fitness level in any weather — just bring walking shoes and layers.Is it for me?This suits anyone who wants to walk Waiheke's landscape and taste its wine without arranging transport between vineyards or timing the stops themselves — the guide handles the route and the pace, leaving you to focus on the views and the vines.
Private Waiheke Wine Tour: Three vineyards with lunchA private guided wine tour of Waiheke Island visits three of the island's top vineyards for premium tastings, includes a two-course lunch with a glass of wine at a local restaurant, and covers transport by private vehicle with live commentary on the island's history and culture. Minimum two people per booking; minimum age 18 for wine tasting; ferry tickets purchased separately at Fullers Ferry Terminal.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste Waiheke's wines without arranging three separate vineyard visits or managing your own transport—the private vehicle, the guide and the fixed itinerary mean the day stays relaxed and you stay focused on what you're tasting.
