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Board the ferry at Matiatia and trade the city skyline for panoramic vineyard views, three cellar‑door tastings and a private guide who knows Waiheke’s best stories. This 4.5‑hour tour pairs up to 12 pours with coastal drives, coffee in Oneroa and optional lunch at a scenic estate.
Board the ferry at Matiatia and trade the city skyline for panoramic vineyard views, three cellar‑door tastings and a private guide who knows Waiheke’s best stories. This 4.5‑hour tour pairs up to 12 pours with coastal drives, coffee in Oneroa and optional lunch at a scenic estate.
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The ferry spits you onto Matiatia wharf and the island’s salt air and a scatter of seabirds press in like an opening act. Your guide—warm, local, and fond of good storytelling—meets you by a Kiwi Connect van and hands you a coffee. The first stretch is a gentle climb toward Oneroa: coastal cliffs glazing the Hauraki Gulf, shopfronts with handmade pottery, and the steady promise of vineyard rows ahead.
easy.
4–5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks and standing during tastings
Pickup is at Matiatia ferry terminal; the tour returns there unless you request a different on‑island drop‑off.
Up to 12 wine tastings are included across three vineyards—typically 3–4 pours per stop.
Lunch is optional and not included; some vineyards offer food for purchase or pre‑booked platters.
Some venues have accessible areas but accessibility varies—contact the operator before booking to confirm arrangements.
Minors may join but tastings are restricted to those 18 and older; infants must sit on laps.
Full refund available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
Waiheke has long been a seasonally occupied Maori area; European viticulture on the island expanded in the late 20th century when growers recognised its warm, sheltered slopes.
Waiheke’s fragile coastal environment benefits from low‑impact tourism—buy local, avoid single‑use plastics, and keep to marked paths.
Kiwi Connect - Auckland & Waiheke Island Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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