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Enjoy fresh oysters, taste local olive oil, and try other locally-produced specialty foods, along with wines from some of Waiheke Island’s top boutique vineyards on this food tour with a local guide.

Highlights

• Savor fresh oysters from Te Matuku Bay and local olive oil
• Visit two boutique vineyards for a wine and food tasting
• Enjoy a family style lunch at a vineyard overlooking the vines
• Taste locally made olive oil. Try local beer and whisky
• See some of the island's scenic highlights and beaches and learn about the history

Description

Our most popular tour, you will visit three vineyards each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, Waiheke olive oil and Waiheke honey. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch, served family-style at the third vineyard overlooking the vines (dietaries catered for). The final stop is at The Heke, where you may choose a where you can enjoy a tasting of small-batch craft whisky, or simply enjoy a glass of local wine in a laidback setting. The tour concludes with the option to return to Matiatia Wharf or be dropped off in Oneroa Village to explore at your leisure. Due to seasonal availability, Te Matuku oysters may not be available but they will be substituted with another gourmet treat. Venues are subject to change without notice

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from Matiatia Wharf Transportation on the island Commentary by local guide All tasting fees including wine and food tastings Vineyard lunch served family style (dietary restrictions catered for) Beer and whisky tasting or glass of wine at The Heke Olive Oil Tasting at All Press Olive Groves Te Matuku Bay Oysters (or smoked salmon if oysters are not available)

Important Information

• Participants must be 18 years or older to join this tour and must bring appropriate photo identification with them on the day The tour departs from Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island at 9:45 AM. You will need to catch the 9:00 AM ferry from Auckland (at your own cost) and a guide with a signboard will meet you on arrival Dietary requirements are catered for including vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free (meals are not suitable for vegans) If you are staying on Waiheke, please meet the guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9:45 a.m or cntact us to arrange on Island pick up. This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or walkers

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund