Taste of Waiheke Tour - Auckland to Waiheke

Taste of Waiheke Tour

Experience Waiheke Island’s best-selling all-inclusive culinary adventure!
Indulge in a day of award-winning wines, artisan produce, and breathtaking scenery on this premium food and wine tour. Visit four of Waiheke’s most iconic venues and enjoy a relaxed, guided journey through the island’s finest flavors.

Child is not allowed on this tour.

Tour Highlights

• Visit four iconic vineyards and artisanal producers in one unforgettable day.

• Enjoy a glass of wine and a two-course lunch at Batch Winery, the island’s highest-altitude vineyard with spectacular views.

• Taste award-winning wines at Mudbrick Vineyard during a special cellar door experience.

• Discover the art of sustainable olive oil production with a tasting at Allpress Olive Groves.

• Savor premium wines at a top Waiheke vineyard.

• All-inclusive return ferry travel — enjoy the Waiheke Reserve ferry, a streamlined, queue-free ferry service that takes you directly to the island during the peak season.

Venues

• Batch Winery – Dine among stunning hilltop views and enjoy a signature two-course lunch.

• Mudbrick Vineyard – Sample premium varietals and learn about Mudbrick’s award-winning winemaking craft.

• Allpress Olive Groves – Experience the process of creating world-class olive oils and enjoy a tasting session.

• Premium Vineyard – Conclude your day with a tasting of exquisite Waiheke wines in a serene setting.

Travel Information

Ferry Journey

• Approx. 40 minutes from downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island.

Peak Season (1 Dec – 28 Feb)

• Depart Auckland: 10:15 AM (Waiheke Reserve Ferry)

• Depart Waiheke: 5:15 PM (Waiheke Reserve Ferry)

Off-Peak Season

• Depart Auckland: 10:00 AM (Waiheke Walk-Up Ferry)

• Depart Waiheke: 4:00 PM (Waiheke Walk-Up Ferry)

Departure Points

Peak Season:

• Auckland: Pier 13/14, Downtown Ferry Terminal

• Waiheke: Pier 3, Matiatia Ferry Terminal

Off-Peak Season:

• Auckland: Pier 11, Downtown Ferry Terminal

• Waiheke: Pier 1, Matiatia Ferry Terminal

Tour Meeting Point

• The tour departs from Matiatia Ferry Terminal on Waiheke Island and returns to the same location in time for the ferry back to Auckland.

Duration

• Approx. 6 hours, including ferry travel.

Tour Schedule

• 1 April – 31 October 2025: Friday – Sunday

• 1 November – 30 November 2025: Wednesday – Sunday

• 1 December 2025 – 28 February 2026: Daily

• 1 March – 31 March 2026: Wednesday – Sunday

Please note: Bookings are essential.
Tours do not operate on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, or ANZAC Day.