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Catch the ferry and spend a day tasting award-winning wines on Waiheke Island. This small-group coastal wine tour visits three boutique vineyards, includes scenic commentary and lets you explore Oneroa village for lunch.
Catch the ferry and spend a day tasting award-winning wines on Waiheke Island. This small-group coastal wine tour visits three boutique vineyards, includes scenic commentary and lets you explore Oneroa village for lunch.
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Operated by Glenn Fowler · Waiheke Island, Auckland
You step off the ferry with salt on your lips and gulls arguing above—Waiheke announces itself in breezes that push the Hauraki Gulf against the wharves and scrubby pohutukawa that cling to the cliffs. The morning light slips across vineyard rows, and the guide's van hums to life: six hours of compact, coastal wine touring that threads you through three boutique vineyards, stops for panoramic viewpoints, and drops you in Oneroa’s seaside village for a lazy lunch.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for people in average fitness; involves short walks and standing during tastings
Yes — purchase your ferry ticket to Waiheke in advance or at the terminal; the tour meets you on arrival at Matiatia.
Yes, wine tastings at the three selected vineyards are included in the tour price.
Yes, transfers between vineyards and to Oneroa village are included as part of the tour.
The tour accommodates families but is focused on wine tastings; contact the operator about underage passenger arrangements.
Lunch is not included — the itinerary includes drop-off time in Oneroa so you can choose from cafés and restaurants.
The tour can be canceled for bad weather with a refund if within the operator’s cancellation policy; check confirmation details before travel.
Waiheke transitioned from grazing land to viticulture in the late 20th century; its microclimates and soils have made it a hub for boutique winemaking.
Many vineyards on Waiheke follow low-intervention practices and water-conscious viticulture; visitors are encouraged to stick to paths and avoid disturbing native scrub.
Glenn Fowler operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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