Where to drink · WAIHEKE ISLAND
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 waiheke island drinks tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Join guides such as Oliver, Glenn, or Melita for a six-hour Waiheke tour capped at 11 people. Visit three different vineyards, enjoy premium tastings and a food pairing, hear island stories, and finish with lunch time in Oneroa. Ferry tickets are not included.
“Loved going to the wineries and learning about each one. They were all unique! Tour guide was great.”
Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a six-hour Waiheke wine tour. Visit three or four changing boutique vineyards, taste three to five wines at each, and buy lunch at one stop. Guides such as Michelle and David add island stories and keep the group moving.
“We visited 4 wineries. In terms of the quality of wine one was good ( Postage Stamp ), one was ok (Batch ) and 2 were awful. Whilst called the ‘premium’ tour we were given the ‘standard’ tasing when there was a choice. Batch for lunch was good. Guide (Mish )was pleasant but was still trying to find wineries to go to on the journey.”
Take the ferry from downtown Auckland to Waiheke, then explore its wine country by air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Victor or Kai. Taste olive oil, visit Batch, Cable Bay, and Mudbrick, enjoy a two-course lunch, and return by ferry.
“The guide was lovely - the island beautiful and lunch was great - the wine tours nice in that the sites were beautiful but the wines chosen were just ok.”
Meet Grant at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a six-hour small-group tour of Waiheke Island. After coffee in Oneroa, visit family-run wineries, taste up to 15 handcrafted wines, enjoy food pairings, and see quiet roads, native bush, and coastal views.
“Did a tour with Grant who took us to 3 wonderful vineyards. He also provided nice commentary on the island and its history. A very memorable time.”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
