Waiheke Island & Winery

Waiheke Island and Winery Tour from Auckland (Rangihoua Estate, Auckland Harbor)
Price: $252.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Duration 7 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 5-minute walk from the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Tastings are included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are suggested. Some guests may appreciate a light jacket.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel, and packed dirt surfaces. There are steps at several locations. The tour is not recommended for children under 16, and is not wheelchair accessible.

Waiheke Island & Winery

Discover the flavors, scenery, and award-winning wineries of Waiheke Island on this full-day guided food and wine experience. Combining breathtaking coastal landscapes with locally produced wines, artisan olive oils, and a delicious seasonal lunch, this tour is the perfect way to experience one of New Zealand's premier wine destinations.

Travel across picturesque Waiheke Island with your knowledgeable local guide as you visit four carefully selected venues, each showcasing the island's renowned food and wine culture.

Begin your culinary journey at Allpress Olive Groves, where the island's unique microclimate, volcanic soils, and coastal conditions create exceptional olive-growing conditions. Learn about the olive oil production process while sampling a variety of premium extra virgin olive oils, each offering its own distinctive flavor profile.

Continue to Batch Winery, the highest vineyard on Waiheke Island, where spectacular panoramic views stretch across the Hauraki Gulf. Relax over a seasonal two-course lunch paired with a complimentary glass of wine while taking in the stunning vineyard surroundings.

Next, visit Casita Miro, a boutique vineyard inspired by the flavors and traditions of Spain and the Mediterranean. Nestled in the hills above Onetangi Beach, this charming winery offers a tasting of its estate-grown wines while overlooking vineyards that gently descend toward the sparkling coastline.

Complete your tasting adventure at the iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, one of Waiheke Island's most celebrated wineries. Enjoy another guided wine tasting while learning about the vineyard's locally grown varietals and the winemaking techniques that have made Mudbrick a favorite destination for wine lovers from around the world.

Blending spectacular scenery, exceptional local wines, artisan olive oils, and a memorable gourmet lunch, this guided Waiheke Island tour offers an unforgettable taste of one of New Zealand's most celebrated food and wine regions.

For your convenience, in the peak season the tour includes the Waiheke Reserve ferry, offering a streamlined, queue-free service that takes you directly to Waiheke Island and back.

Please Note: This is not a transfer tour. The tour does not drop off at the airport, and the tour vehicle cannot accommodate luggage.