Waiheke Island · WINE TOURS IN WAIHEKE ISLAND

The 15 Best Waiheke Island Wine Tours

22 tours  ·  from $99

Three cellars is the honest maximum before the tasting notes stop landing. These 15 tours are compared on how many vineyards they reach, whether lunch is included and how they handle the ferry at both ends.

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients ! - Getting from Auckland to Matiatia Wharf
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Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

1.Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,378 reviews · from $155Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Waiheke’s Matiatia Wharf for a scenic island tour and three premium vineyard tastings. Guides such as Oliver, Glenn, and Melita add local stories, while included island transport and ferry transfers keep the day simple. Ferry tickets and lunch are separate.

“Beautiful island tour, premium boutique vineyards, knowledgeable guide Melita. Wow. Views, unique venues, and more!”

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Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings - The changing vineyard route
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Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

2.Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $111

Spend about six hours touring three or four Waiheke vineyards with a local guide such as Michelle or David. Taste three to five wines at each stop, enjoy island stories and coastal views, and buy lunch at one vineyard. Ferry tickets and lunch are extra.

“Beautiful vineyards and fun group. Tour guide drove us safely to the next stops and told us the stories behind the island. Was awesome!”

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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour - Allpress Olive Groves: a useful first taste
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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

3.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $179

Travel from Auckland to Waiheke for a seven-hour food and wine day with a guide such as Victor or Kai. Taste olive oil at Allpress Olive Groves, enjoy a two-course lunch at Batch Winery, and sample wines at Batch, Cable Bay, and Mudbrick. Ferry tickets are included, but you must collect them before boarding.

“This was a fantastic tour! Wines were good! Lunch was good! Wineries were beautiful and provide fantastic views! Victor was an outstanding guide and ensured were all had a good time!”

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Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue - Getting from Auckland to Matiatia Wharf
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Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

4.Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 370 reviews · from $170

Meet your Waiheke guide at Matiatia Wharf for five hours of wine, scenery, and local stories. Visit three boutique vineyards, taste Rosé, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Bordeaux blends, then enjoy lunch and a glass of wine at 372 on Onetangi Beach.

“Great service and excellent wineries 🍷 and the lunch excellent food and location”

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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours - First winery: small producers and serious tasting time
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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

5.WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $150

Meet Grant at Waiheke’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a six-hour tour of small family-run wineries. After coffee in Oneroa, you’ll follow scenic back roads, taste up to 15 premium wines, enjoy small food pairings, and hear local stories about the island. Groups are limited to nine adults.

“Had a beautiful time on the island! There was just the four of us so made it very personal! Grant took us to some lovely boutique wineries (the wines were goid too!) and showed us a lot of the island! Had a yummy lunch at a restaurant by the ocean! Thankyou ❤️”

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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Kennedy Point starts the tasting day
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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

6.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $212

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for 5.5 hours of boutique wineries, Waiheke oysters, olive oil, artisan food, and a family-style lunch. Guides such as Michael, Nick, Grant, and Fleur bring local stories, while the flexible venue plan may include three or four wineries.

“Absolutely incredible experience! Michael was such an awesome tour guide and each of the 4 wineries was gorgeous. The wines and food at each were delicious! We received all-round great service and would recommend this tour to anyone! Best way to do Waiheke for sure.”

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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings - Meeting your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

7.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $117

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a four to five-hour Waiheke wine tour. Choose a standard bus visiting four wineries or a vintage double-decker tour with Batch Winery, a beach walk, onboard tastings, and Mudbrick. Guides may include Rob, Caleb, Debbie, or Nooroa.

“We had the most amazing time in Waiheke island with this wine tour! Rob was our tour guide and he was exceptional, accommodating, and knowledgeable! He also had great music taste which kept our van ride very entertained! We would definitely recommend!”

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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch - Starting at Matiatia Wharf at 9:45
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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

8.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 267 reviews · from $185

Meet your English-speaking Ananda Tours guide at Matiatia Wharf for three boutique vineyard visits, local tastings, and a family-style lunch overlooking the vines. Guides such as Nick, Michael, Craig, Simon, and Fleur share island stories, then give you time in Oneroa Village before returning you to the wharf.

“Our tour guide, Michael was excellent and super friendly. Very knowledgeable.”

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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch - Cable Bay starts the wine tasting at 11am
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

9.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $186

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a five-hour Waiheke wine tour with tastings at three vineyards and lunch at Three Seven Two on Onetangi Beach. Guides such as Caleb, Nooroa, Debbie, Rob, Shirley, and Karen share island stories while you travel between stops.

“Noorora was a fantastic guide. He was personable, informative, and made the tour a memorable experience. Would recommend him and the Gourmet Food and Wine tour!”

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Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting - Meeting the tour at Matiatia Wharf
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Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting

10.Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $113

Meet your local Kiwi guide at Matiatia Wharf for a scenic Waiheke wine tour. Choose four wineries by minivan, including Batch Winery for lunch and views, or a four-hour double-decker route with two wineries, a charcuterie board, onboard tastings, Oneroa, and a beach walk.

“Excellent, brilliant tour guide and good choice of vineyards. Lunch was also excellent.”

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The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour - First tasting: Mudbrick Vineyard
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The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

11.The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $186

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal at 10:40 am for a 5.5-hour Waiheke tour with tastings at three vineyards, scenic stops, and lunch with wine or beer. Guides such as Simon, Michael, Craig, and Deb have led past departures, with a maximum of 18 people.

“Nick was our guide and was so kind and helpful. Our group was small and that was definitely a plus for the experience. Nick’s intimate knowledge of Waiheke and the wine industry was such a huge factor in our great enjoyment of the tour. Definitely recommend Nick and Ananda.”

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Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours - Oneroa Beach and the first scenic stops
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Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

12.Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $155

Join a group of up to six for a six-hour Waiheke tour from Matiatia Wharf. Local guide Nicky takes you to beaches, viewpoints, and three boutique vineyards, with wine tastings included. Lunch and ferry tickets cost extra, and you can finish at Mudbrick or return to the wharf.

“Stop looking at other wine tours and book this one RIGHT NOW! Nicky is THE BEST tour guide of the island and knows the best wineries to take you to. She stopped us at all the scenic spots to take photos and was on top of every detail. She made our day on Waihiki so special and feel so lucky to have been on her tour. If you have a group of 5 or less, this is trip for you!!”

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Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour - Getting from Auckland to Matiatia Wharf
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Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

13.The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · 5 hours · from $164

Meet Ananda Tours at Matiatia Wharf for a five-hour Waiheke wine trip with three vineyard tastings, island commentary, and a full one-course lunch at Three Seven Two. Guides such as Nick, Janis, Michael, and Simon are known for friendly, informative hosting. Ferry fare is separate.

“It was one of the places that I’d love to visit again! The package included 3 different winery tours but the guide staff took us some locations where we could look over the amazing view! While exploring, he explained some historical things too and I just can’t find a sigle negative part! Perfect day.”

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Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch - Getting from Auckland to Matiatia Wharf
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Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

14.Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $266

Spend about nine hours on Waiheke Island with three zipline flights, a native forest walk, olive oil, a two-course lunch at Batch Winery, and wine tastings at Cable Bay and Mudbrick. You travel by ferry and small coach, with the zipline portion limited to 12 people.

“Fantastic day beautifully planned out. Tour operators are fully knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Views are unparalleled. Ziplining experience with a hike back through the forest was phenomenal. Wine tasting and olive oil tasting events were educational and so much fun. This booking was the highlight of our stay in NZ!!”

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Waiheke Wine and Dine - Batch Winery - The ferry crossing across the Hauraki Gulf
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Waiheke Wine and Dine – Batch Winery

15.Waiheke Wine and Dine – Batch Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 105 reviews · from $98Best value

Travel from Auckland to Waiheke Island by ferry, enjoy a seasonal multi-course lunch with wine at Batch Winery, then explore the island by bus. The package is designed for a flexible day out, though ferry instructions and the exact bus arrangement need careful checking before departure.

“We had a great time on this tour! Jill was awesome and gave us lots of great info about the island! Three wineries was a perfect number! I definitely recommend it.”

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