AUCKLAND · NEW ZEALAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 waiheke island wine tours most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Waiheke Island day trip from Auckland with return ferry plus a hop-on hop-off bus pass to 16 vineyards, beaches, and villages.
Most Popular“Loved going at our own pace-wineries were great, plenty of buses to get around,”
Small-group premium Waiheke wine tasting with vineyard food pairing, scenic island tour, and transfers. Max 11 people, about 6 hours.
“Absolutely must do. Glenn is a great tour guide who will give you a history of the island as well as the wineries. Each winery having its own unique feel, and the wines reflect that. The bus is comfortable even if you are on the taller side. Dad jokes and cheeky humor to be expected…”
Small-group Waiheke wine day trip from Auckland with ferry views, tastings at 4 wineries, and a relaxed lunch break. Max 10 people.
“Everything!!! Wines were superb. Made new friends. Guide (Justin) was funny and knowledgeable. A perfectly fabulous day!”
Zip across Waiheke native forest on three 650-foot dual ziplines, over working vineyards, with a mini tour and guided bush walk.
“Amazing views! Ben and Lucy were fabulous guides. Highly recommend.”
Waiheke Island wine tour with tastings at 3 vineyards and a beachfront lunch at 372, right by Onetangi Beach. 5 hours.
“There was an initial mix up re pick up but this was remedied quickly. Lovely lunch. Shirley our guide was excellent. Visited three vineyards and tasted 11 different wines plus our lunch wine so felt value for money. Good mix of guests. Good customer service throughout. Highly recommended 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
A small-group Waiheke Island wine day with 3–4 boutique vineyards, included tastings, minibus transfers, and vineyard lunch on your own.
“I loved this wine tour. It was outstanding! It was a great way to tour Waiheke Island and taste some of the wine, as well as experience the wineries themselves. Great scenery and awesome views, but what made the tour so much fun and enjoyable was our tour guide/driver, Dave. From the moment he picked…”
Waiheke Island zipline and forest walk from Auckland. Small group up to 12, three cable runs, native bush return, Trig Hill views.
“The experience exceeded our expectations We felt so safe and comfortable during the time from all staff. The views were amazing and the entire island stunning from the wharf to the transport”
Waiheke food and wine day with return ferry, three guided tastings, olive-oil sampling, and a two-course lunch. Private pace.
“The meeting point at the Quay was not clear. You have to go to the Ferry Depot to get your tickets, but that was not crystal clear. I was grateful I could speak to English speaking locals to help guide us to to what we needed to do. Our guide Kai made up for the…”
Small-group Waiheke wine tour with Oneroa coffee and up to 15 tastings at boutique wineries, led by local guide Grant.
“Great wine tour! I liked how we went to smaller less visited wineries. Grant was a great guide and went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic experience.”
A 5.5-hour Waiheke Island food and wine day with boutique tastings, olive oil lessons, oysters when available, and a family-style lunch.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We went to 3 wineries had great wine and delicious food. Especially Casa Miro. We had some time left and went to a distillery. Wonderful Day!! Paul was grea.”
Waiheke Island hop-on hop-off bus from Matiatia with live commentary and 16 stops for vineyards, beaches, art, and easy self-paced touring.
“You have, when you hop off, an hour to wait for another bus. Sadly if you hop.off at a winery which was closed it is an hour of boredom as you are miles from anywhere and no coffee shop nearby. Make sure place is open before you get off”
Waiheke’s 5-hour gourmet crawl: oysters, olive oil, boutique vineyard tastings, a family-style lunch, and a whisky or beer finish.
“The shuttle driver was also our tour guide. He did a great job! The wineries are small and intimate! Really enjoyed the local vibe and the wine and foods were excellent!”
Half-day Waiheke Island wine tour from Auckland with ferry links, scenic vineyard stops, tastings, and optional lunch with ocean views.
“Rob was outstanding. We have been on a lot of tours and this was top 5 for a wine tasting. He was fun and very witty with lots of energetic comments. The vineyards were very nice as well with the hosts explaining their wines in detail”
Half-day Waiheke Island wine tour with 3 tastings and a beachfront gourmet lunch at Three Seven Two, plus scenic driving on the island.
“Great overall experience with the tour. Each winery visit and the lunch stop were well planned and we never felt rushed. Caleb is a great tour guide and made the drive around the island informative and fun.”
Waiheke’s Five Bays e-bike ride. Pedal-assist help, helmet, map, and bike lock for a hilly Auckland day trip with food stops.
“This is a must tour it’s simply the best way to experience the beautiful island. The bikes are first class. The briefing you get before you go off is the best I’ve experienced when hiring a bike.”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
