New Zealand · WINE TOURS IN WAIHEKE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 wine tours in Waiheke worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste Waiheke’s boutique wines at three vineyards on a small-group island tour with scenic stops, local stories, water, and lunch planning help.
“Beautiful island tour, premium boutique vineyards, knowledgeable guide Melita. Wow. Views, unique venues, and more!”
Review of Waiheke Island’s six-hour wine tour, with boutique cellar doors, tastings, island views, minibus transport, lunch tips, and honest drawbacks.
“David was excellent and he had everyone talking to each other and he is so knowledgeable. Outstanding day with a great crew”
Taste Waiheke’s wineries, olive oil, scenery, and a two-course lunch on a seven-hour private island tour from Auckland.
“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.”
Explore Waiheke with Grant on a small-group wine tour featuring boutique vineyards, local stories, island views, tastings, and lunch options.
“Great is a great host and takes you to fantastic wineries off the beaten path. He has extensive knowledge of the region and is a great conversationalist. I would highly recommend you book with him over the big hop one/offs or larger corporation services. We had a great time!”
Taste Waiheke wine, oysters, olive oil, cheese, and a family-style lunch on a small-group tour with island pickup and local guides.
“Great tour that covered a lot of ground (4 wineries), and a good amount of food and drinks. Michael was our lovely tour leader - he was fantastic, sharing knowledge, stories and laughs throughout the day, and making the drives in between destinations all the more enjoyable. Where we were running early he would take us to other stop off points for lookouts etc as well. We particularly enjoyed our experience at Batch Winery. However, the venue we visited for lunch (Stonyridge) was underwhelming from a service perspective - despite constant requests for service and information regarding our lunch platters (including dietary requirements), the staff were dismissive and didn't appear…”
Explore Waiheke Island on a half-day wine tour with ferry connections, scenic vineyards, tastings, beach views, and an optional double-decker bus.
“Our experience was fantastic! Naooroa was amazing! He made the tour one to remember!! Definitely highly recommend!”
Taste Waiheke wines, enjoy a beachfront lunch, and explore island scenery with a local guide on this easy half-day trip from Auckland.
“Overall the wines and food were awesome!! Would definitely do it again! Surprisingly enough though the best part might have been the tour guide Nooroa, the views and the people on our tour.”
Explore Waiheke’s vineyards with tastings at three wineries, island views, a local guide, and a beachside lunch with wine included.
“We were met by Craig on the island. Vehicle was comfortable and he easily navigated the island. 3 vineyards were all good. Staff at the vineyards were knowledgeable and answered questions. Lunch was exceptional! Amanda tours does a marvelous job!”
Review of Waiheke Island wine tours with WaiTiki Tours, covering wineries, beaches, small groups, price, ferry timing, and practical tips.
“Stop looking for the best Waiheke Wine Tasting tour and book this one now. Nicky is the best guide. She lives on Waiheke and her husband is on the wine making business. She knows the staff at the wineries she visits and her guests are immediately tended to and well taken care of. Her knowledge of the island, its history and the wine making business is encyclopedic. She is extremely flexible and just a lot of fun to be with. Look no further!!”
Zipline through Waiheke’s native forest, taste olive oil and local wines, and enjoy a vineyard lunch on this full-day Auckland escape.
“A great experience ziplining, views, team everyone was really friendly and professional. Informative winery tour and amazing vineyard lunch. A very enjoyable day. Thank you”
Review of Waiheke Wine and Dine at Batch Winery, with ferry tickets, wine, lunch, island buses, views, costs, and practical booking tips.
“Well organised tour, our driver Ruth was excellent and actually made the trip. Three wineries visited but time constraints meant each visit was more rushed then the last. Best wines were at Cable Bay.”
Explore Waiheke’s vineyards, Gulf views, tastings, and platter lunch on a four-hour small-group tour from Auckland.
“I would 100% recommend booking this! They went out of their way to help me when I was late coming in on the ferry. They were all so knowledgeable and lovely and took us to some amazing wineries!!”
Explore Waiheke’s vineyards, beaches, viewpoints, and island stories on a small-group tour with three tastings and up to 12 wines.
“Our guild was the perfect welcome to the area. We have done a lot of tours over the years and he was one of the best. Would highly recommend.”
Review of Waiheke’s private wine tour, with three vineyard visits, lunch, ferry tips, guide details, pricing, and who should book.
“It was our honeymoon and we had the best of guides to help navigate all the wines. The wine was delicious and we were able to catch our flight in the evening. Unfortunately we forgot our guides name can you please let us know who it was. Parisian, very knowledgeable and a great guide!”
Explore Waiheke’s vineyards, olive groves, views, and local food on a private six-hour tour with lunch and tastings.
“We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Waiheke Food & Wine Tour with Terra and Tide! From start to finish, the day was perfectly curated—beautiful vineyards, delicious local wines, and incredible food at every stop. Our guide waRead more”
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