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Ananda Tours — Waiheke Island Wine & Food Tours

Ananda Tours operates from Auckland and specialises in Waiheke Island wine tours, gourmet food and cultural experiences. With a family-owned background and over 25 years of experience, Ananda Tours connects visitors with boutique wineries, olive oil producers, craft breweries and local artisans across Waiheke.

Why choose an Ananda Tours Waiheke tour?

• Local expertise: Guides share island history, vineyard techniques and producer stories.
• Small-group and private options: Guests can select shared departures or fully customisable private tours.
• Diverse experiences: Wine tastings, olive oil sampling, brewery and distillery visits, artist studios and scenic beach stops.

Signature tours and highlights

Ananda Tours offers a range of curated itineraries that showcase Waiheke Island’s best wine and food experiences. Key departures described by the company include:

• The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour — Tastings at multiple vineyards, scenic island views and a two-course lunch at Three Seven Two.
• The Gourmet’s Food and Wine Tour — Boutique vineyard tastings paired with local delicacies such as oysters and honey, olive oil tasting and a family-style vineyard lunch.
• Private Gourmet’s Food and Wine Tour — A tailored private itinerary with hand-picked vineyards, olive oil mill visits and a two-course lunch with vineyard views.
• Ananda Black — An exclusive, flexible itinerary visiting hidden wineries and artistic encounters for a premium wine and culinary experience.
• Public Holiday Gourmet Food and Wine Tour — Holiday departures that combine food and wine with olive oil insights and family-style lunches.
• Saturday Sights & Flavours Tour — Market stops, Allpress Olive Groves tastings, lunch at The Heke and Oneroa Village leisure time.
• The Afternoon Artisan Tour — Brewery, winery and gin distillery tastings with a platter lunch and optional evening in Oneroa.
• Half Day Scenic Wine and Lunch — Northern route scenery, three vineyard tastings and a vineyard platter lunch with sea views.
• The Waiheke Naturally Tour — Small-group visits to art studios, gardens, an award-winning olive grove, lunch and Onetangi Beach relaxation.

What to expect on a tour

• Thoughtful pairings of boutique wines and local food.
• Scenic driving around the Hauraki Gulf with photo opportunities of Coromandel and island coastlines.
• Stops at producers including olive groves, wineries, distilleries and artisan studios.
• Options for private transfers, personalised tasting selections and flexible itineraries for special occasions.

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Bookings and planning

Ananda Tours publishes a range of scheduled departures alongside private and bespoke itineraries. Guests looking for a vineyard lunch, a gourmet tasting pairing, or an exclusive Ananda Black experience can select from full-day, half-day and afternoon options. Tours commonly include visits to known Waiheke locations, tastings at multiple vineyards, culinary pairings and opportunities to explore Oneroa Village and Onetangi Beach.

For travellers seeking authentic wine and food experiences on Waiheke Island, Ananda Tours provides guided itineraries built on long-standing local relationships with boutique producers and a focus on small-group and private experiences.