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A private, sommelier-led day on Waiheke Island that pairs rare boutique wines with a two-course lunch and panoramic gulf views. Ferry tickets are included for a seamless day of tasting and island insight.
A private, sommelier-led day on Waiheke Island that pairs rare boutique wines with a two-course lunch and panoramic gulf views. Ferry tickets are included for a seamless day of tasting and island insight.
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Operated by Waiheke Wine Tours Ltd · Waiheke Island, Auckland
You step off the ferry and the air changes—salt, grass, a faint whiff of fermenting grapes. The Matiatia pier is small but purposeful; beyond it, low ridgelines studded with vine rows slope toward the Hauraki Gulf, where the city of Auckland sits like a distant promise. On this private sommelier tour, the island itself is part of the tasting room: gulls wheel above, a cool breeze threads between old pōhutukawa trees, and the road hums with the soft click of tires and the murmur of vine leaves.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires short walks and standing during tastings
Yes—ferry transport from Auckland is included; meet at Matiatia Pier 2 at approximately 10:40am.
You must be 18 or older to participate in wine tastings on this tour.
Yes—the itinerary allows one vineyard to be swapped for a beer, gin, whisky, or olive oil tasting on request.
Accessibility varies by vineyard—contact the operator in advance to confirm wheelchair access and arrange pickup details.
Pickup from Waiheke accommodation can be arranged—provide details at booking or contact the supplier the morning of the tour.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Waiheke transitioned from pastoral island to boutique wine region in the late 20th century; many vineyards occupy former grazing land on marine terraces.
Producers often use low-intervention techniques and water-wise practices; stick to marked paths and avoid trampling vine rows to protect soil and habitat.
Waiheke Wine Tours Ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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