Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour
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Highlights
- Visit three of Waiheke Island's world-renowned vineyards
- Sample a wide range of critically-acclaimed artisan wines
- Learn about the island from your local guide’s engaging commentary
- Choose your own lunch option with 2-hours provided for lunch
Description
Acquaint yourself with Waiheke Island's world-renowned wine on a vineyard-focused guided tour. Discover some of Waiheke’s scenic highlights as well as visits and tastings at 3 boutique vineyards. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own lunch option with a 2-hour lunch break. Catch the 10:00 AM ferry from Auckland for a cruise over to Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke island where your guide will meet you. Begin with a scenic drive, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula. Marvel at stunning scenery around every corner and be entertained by your guide’s insightful commentary on the history, geography, culture, people, and produce of Waiheke. Sample a range of Waiheke wines from Rose, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling wine, and Syrah and Bordeaux blends. Encounter spectacular scenery from sun-soaked hillsides of vines to spectacular 360-degree views over the island and beyond to the gulf islands. Your tour includes a 2-hour break for lunch, with lunch at your own expense. You can decide to stop in at a village or beachside café, or, for a memorable gourmet experience, at one of the top vineyard restaurants. The tour returns you to Matiatia Wharf in time for the 4:00 PM ferry for a 4:45 PM arrival in Auckland. Or, if you would like to linger a little longer on the island, you can be dropped off at Oneroa Village to explore further. Sample Itinerary: 10:00 AM Depart Auckland on a ferry to Waiheke Island 10:35 PM Arrive at Matiatia Wharf 11:00 AM Stonyridge Vineyard visit and wine tasting 12:00 PM Te Motu Vineyard visit and wine tasting 12:45 PM Batch Vineyard visit and wine tasting 01:30 PM 2-hour lunch break 03:30 PM Pickup from lunch venue 04:00 PM Depart Waiheke Island on ferry back to AucklandIncludes
Pick up and drop off from Matiatia Wharf or Waiheke Island accommodationTransport around the island
Local guide
Live commentary
All tasting fees
Transport to Waiheke Island from Auckland
Lunch
Important Information
- You must be 18 years or older to join this tour, please bring appropriate photo identification
- Tour departs from Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island at 10:35 AM. You will need to catch the 10:00 AM ferry from Auckland (at your own cost) and a guide with a signboard will meet you on arrival
- Lunch is an additional cost - advise your preference at the time of booking to ensure a table is reserved for you
- The sample itinerary is subject to variation pending seasonal vineyard availability and substitutions of equal quality may be made
- If you are staying on Waiheke and would like to arrange an accommodation pickup, please call the local operator after booking to arrange a pickup time
- The tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate
- The tour is not suitable for guests traveling with children under the age of 10 years
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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