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15 Best Waiheke Island Tours

The Waiheke days from the ferry terminal: winery hops with tastings over the bays, hop-on explorer buses and ziplines through native forest. The island of wine is forty minutes from downtown and a climate zone happier.

1.Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Explore Waiheke Island with ferry and hop-on hop-off bus tickets. Discover vineyards, beaches, and villages at your own pace on this flexible day trip.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“We absolutely loved our relaxing ferry ride to Waiheke Island but thoroughly enjoyed our guided hop on hop off bus tour with Minnie and Morgan! Minnie was a native of the island so her insights and commentaries were delightful! Morgan took great care of us…”

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2.From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

Discover Waiheke Island with this guided wine tour from Auckland. Visit top vineyards, enjoy tastings, scenic views, and small-group ambiance for a memorable day out.

★ 4.7

“Justin was very knowledgeable about the island and had good conversation the entire day. Met some lovely people in our van as well. The views at the different wineries were stunning to say the least and of course there were some wonderful wine!”

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3.Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Experience Waiheke Island’s native forests and vineyards on a thrilling 3-hour zipline adventure with expert guides, stunning views, and eco-friendly focus.

★ 4.9

“the views were spectacular and the guide from the pick up driver for his niceness and recommendations to the two coaches Ben and Poppeigh for their professional brilliance.”

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4.Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

Experience Waiheke Island's renowned vineyards, stunning scenery, and a beachfront gourmet lunch on this guided wine tour for a memorable day out.

★ 4.9

“Our wineries tour on Waiheke Island was absolutely unforgettable. The island is breathtaking, lush vineyards, stunning ocean views, and an easy, relaxed vibe that sets the tone for the perfect day of wine tasting. What truly made the experience exceptional was our driver, No’ora (not…”

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5.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

Discover Waiheke Island's top boutique vineyards, enjoy fresh oysters and a family-style lunch, and explore scenic beaches on this highly-rated food and wine tour.

★ 4.9

“Craig is an excellent guide. He entertained everyone with his anecdotes about the islànd of Waiheke. I really appreciate every place we visited. I'll come back for sure with my family on sommer time! Thank you”

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6.Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting

Discover Waiheke Island's scenic vineyards on a guided tour with tastings, stunning views, and authentic local insights. Perfect for wine lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Grant, was great. Knowledgeable & super friendly. Wanted all of us in the tour to not only have a good time but to make friends & memories. Wouldn't change a thing.”

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9.From Auckland: Waiheke Island Sip & Savour Tour with Lunch

Discover Waiheke Island’s best wines, olive oils, and scenic spots on this 6-hour guided tour from Auckland, with tastings and a delicious lunch included.

★ 4.9

“Enjoyed it so much. Visited 4 vineyards and Waiheke. Lydia was very informative and friendly. Enjoyed the fact it was a small bus that took 10 in the group. Would thoroughly recommend this day out!”

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10.From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wine Cellar Tour

Discover Waiheke Island's finest boutique vineyards on a 6-hour guided wine tour from Auckland, including tastings, scenic views, and a delicious lunch.

★ 4.8

“Such an easy and fun day! Our guide Michael was so passionate about what he does and even took is to a beautiful lookout on the way to the first winery as we were running a little early. It was an intimate small group which…”

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11.Waiheke: Scenic Taste and Graze Tour with Wine, Whisky, Beer

Experience Waiheke Island's best with a 5-hour scenic tour featuring wine, whisky, beer tastings, a gourmet platter lunch, and stunning Gulf views.

★ 4.9

“We had a wonderful day with Shirley who showed us around Waiheke Island. We loved how we were able to learn more about the culture and life on the island, whilst also visiting local wineries, breweries and distilleries. We also got to try local made…”

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12.Auckland: Waiheke Island Wine and Food Tasting with Flights

Experience scenic flights, premium wines, and a gourmet 3-course lunch on Waiheke Island, perfect for wine lovers and first-time visitors alike.

★ 4.9

“Chris was most informative during our tour. Josh notified us the day before about possible weather conditions might change the itinerary. This did happen and the next day after the tour we had a lovely air flight to compensate for not being able to fly…”

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15.Waiheke Island – Fly and Dine (from North Shore Airport)

Experience Waiheke Island from the air with a scenic flight, gourmet lunch, and ferry ride—crafted for those craving authentic New Zealand scenery and flavors.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing experience, and I was treated like a VIP the entire time . Chris and Mika were very informative and guided me well from the beginning to the end of the trip. I definitely recommend them/this experience.”

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