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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.
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“Wonderful day spent at our own pace and not a long wait for the next bus to hop on.”
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.
“Our guide, Justin. Lovely chat with him, was very informative and helpful. Definitely coming back to the island to explore more, thanks to him!”
Experience Waiheke Island’s native forests and vineyards on a thrilling 3-hour zipline adventure with expert guides, stunning views, and eco-friendly focus.
“Really fun and interesting activity. The zip lines were a lot of fun and it was great to see the island from above. The nature tour after was really interesting too. Our guides Nancy and Fraser were so helpful and friendly, really enjoyed the experience.”
Experience Waiheke Island's renowned vineyards, stunning scenery, and a beachfront gourmet lunch on this guided wine tour for a memorable day out.
“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…”
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.
“Simon was an excellent guide and all of the staff at the wineries were friendly and knowledgeable. Delicious lunch at Goldie’s. Great choice of wineries visited.”
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.
“would have liked to be dropped off somewhere on the island at the end instead of just the ferry”
Discover Waiheke Island's best wines, olive oils, and scenic views on a 5.5-hour guided tour from Auckland, including ferry, lunch, and tastings.
“The day was filled with glorious wine, and scrumptious food. The Guide was friendly and knowledgeable, I enjoyed listening to the history of the island.”
Discover Waiheke Island’s wine scene with a 5-hour guided tour visiting boutique vineyards, enjoying tastings, and a scenic beachfront lunch for $161.
“Michael was an excellent guide, informative and humourous, and extremely knowledgeable. We visited Mud Brick, Goldie and Obsidian. Goldie was our favourite, we loved the history behind it, and the wines were all good. Lunch at 372 in Onetangi was very enjoyable with meat, fish…”
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.
“Waiheke Island and the wine tour were absolutely fantastic! Lydia, our tour guide, was wonderful—so knowledgeable and clearly loved by the local community. It was heartwarming to see how connected she is to the area and how everyone seemed to know her. We visited three…”
Discover Waiheke Island's finest boutique vineyards on a 6-hour guided wine tour from Auckland, including tastings, scenic views, and a delicious lunch.
“The Waiheke Island wine tour was awesome. We had a great guide called Michael who was friendly and knowledgeable about the wine and the island. The Vineyards were great and wine really good.”
Experience Waiheke Island's best with a 5-hour scenic tour featuring wine, whisky, beer tastings, a gourmet platter lunch, and stunning Gulf views.
“the tour was a great variety of things to do in a short period of time. the wineries were beautiful and the personalized attention at each venue was amazing. we would have liked to spend more time at the beer/bourbon place because we prefer it…”
Experience scenic flights, premium wines, and a gourmet 3-course lunch on Waiheke Island, perfect for wine lovers and first-time visitors alike.
“Fabulous day out from start to finish. Very friendly relaxed staff who knew everything. Great professional tour guides, highly recommend. Thanks”
Discover Waiheke Island’s Man O' War Vineyard via a scenic cruise, wine tasting, delicious food, and beach time—perfect for relaxed, authentic experiences.
“The service itself was fine, but there was a bit rowdy group which made it impossible to hear anything any of the information.”
Discover the convenience of pre-booked ferry rides from Auckland to Waiheke Island, with flexible schedules, scenic views, and practical details for travelers.
“Wonderful ambassadors welcome you from the queue to on board. Very personable, professional and friendly.”
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.
“Thanks to the team for switching our plane/ferry trip to a ferry/plane trip. Was a morning to remember. Only suggestion here is to be more specific as to flexibility to leave the island later given this arrangement but 5 stars overall.”
Two harbours, 48 volcanoes and Hobbiton down the road.