The 5 Food and Drink Tours in Waiheke Island That Earn Their Price

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

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

Meet guides such as Oliver, Glenn, or Melita at Matiatia Wharf for a six-hour Waiheke tour with scenic commentary, three boutique vineyards, premium tastings, and a food pairing. Lunch and ferry fares are separate, but island transfers and the ride back to the 4 pm ferry are included.

“Great day with or guide/driver Oliver. Great communication with the company from start to finish. Oliver was at the dock to pick us up just as described. As a resident of Waiheke Island he was knowledgeable of the area and gave us insight inRead more”

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2.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

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

Spend about seven hours exploring Waiheke Island by ferry and air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide takes you to Allpress Olive Groves, Batch Winery, Cable Bay Vineyards, and Mudbrick Vineyard for olive oil and wine tastings, plus a two-course lunch. Guides such as Victor and Kai are known for warm, informative commentary.

“A wonderful day of wine tasting and food! The one caveat is the start of the day - the Auckland quay is a big place to meet and it wasn’t clear where to meet, what line for the ferry to get into, or that we would be met after the ferry over. Better information on the start of the tour needed. One member of the trip didn’t make it, potentially because of this. The operator needs to do better at the start.”

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3.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

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

Meet your local guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a 5.5-hour island tour with boutique wine tastings, Waiheke oysters, olive oil, family-style lunch, and a final whisky or wine stop at The Heke. Guides may include Michael, Nick, Grant, Craig, Fleur, Glenn, or Simon.

“This was a well-organized, fun and informative excursion. Michael was a wonderful guide. This is a must-do when in the area.”

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

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

Travel from Auckland to Waiheke by ferry, then zipline across three forested flights with EcoZip guides before joining a wine tour. Expect olive oil, a seasonal two-course lunch at Batch Winery, tastings at several vineyards, and a late-afternoon ferry back.

“Such a worthwhile experience! Me and my brother had the best time! The staff was incredible and they really care about the environment. My advice is to redeem your ferry tickets the day before in order to have an easy morning if possible. We did that and the day couldn't have gone better. 100/10”

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5.Private Waiheke Food & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $556

Spend six hours with a private Terra & Tide guide exploring Waiheke Island, sampling wine at up to three vineyards, tasting olive oil, honey, and herb spread, and enjoying lunch at a winery. Guides may include Maria, Cindy, Liz, or Dell, and travel is in a luxury Mercedes e-van.

“Maria did a great job at showing us around and giving us some historical background about Waiheke. We went to some great wineries and had an amazing visit to Casita Miro. The tour itself was around 5 and a half hours and did not drag a bit. Highly recommend booking your next adventure to Waiheke Island with Terra and Tide.”

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