Tour highlights
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Enjoy a scenic guided tour across Waiheke, delicious two course lunch, glass of wine and a variety of tastings at four top venues on the Taste of Waiheke tour.
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Head to Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal and board the 9am Waiheke Reserve ferry to Waiheke Island from piers 13 and 14.
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Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal and the Taste of Waiheke coach will meet you at 9:50am.
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Enjoy a wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard, followed by an olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves. You’ll then head up to Batch Winery for a two-course lunch and a glass of wine. Wind your way back to your last stop with a beer tasting at The Heke.
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The tour ends at Matiatia Ferry Terminal to catch the 3pm Waiheke Walk-up ferry from pier 1, back to downtown Auckland.
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Taste of Waiheke runs on certain days throughout the summer season*.
*From 3 November Friday to Sunday. From 1 December, Monday to Sunday. From 12 February, Wednesday to Sunday. From 1 April to 28 April, Friday to Sunday.
The venues
This family-run vineyard has established itself as one of Waiheke Island’s iconic spots with stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf. As part of the Taste of Waiheke tour, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting as you learn about Mudbrick’s varietals grown on Waiheke Island at their rustic cellar door.
With its distinctive microclimate, volcanic soils, and coastal proximity, Waiheke Island provides the perfect conditions for cultivating olives. Discover a diverse range of carefully pressed olive varietals and styles available for tasting. Immerse yourself in an exceptional olive oil tasting experience at Allpress Olive Groves.
Waiheke’s highest vineyard, Batch Winery offers unrivalled vistas of the Hauraki Gulf islands. Savor a seasonal two-course lunch in their contemporary dining space, accompanied by a glass of wine that perfectly complements the breathtaking scenery.
Set amidst 4 acres of sun-soaked gardens, The Heke stands as the haven for Waiheke Craft Beer and the award-winning Waiheke whiskey. As part of the Taste of Waiheke tour, your journey culminates in a beer flight, offering a perfect moment to relax and unwind.
FAQs
The Waiheke Reserve is a new return ferry service which gives visitors to Waiheke Island the opportunity to pre-book the date and departure times in advance of travel to and from Waiheke Island.
The Waiheke Reserve ferry sails at key visitor times throughout the peak season, offering bookable return sailings. Choose from 9am or 11am from pier 13/14 in Auckland Ferry Terminal and 4pm or 6pm from pier 3 in Matiatia Ferry Terminal. The Waiheke Reserve is the perfect choice for those with fixed travel schedules, return same day or book a return sailing up to three weeks from your date of departure.
The Waiheke Reserve ferry will depart from piers 13 and 14 at the downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal. Pre-book your preferred departure time when booking. Sailings from downtown Auckland are at 9am or 11am. Your ticket is valid for the time indicated on your ticket. Boarding will open up to 20 minutes prior to departure, and enjoy access to the café on boarding.
Catch the Waiheke Walk-up ferry, which will depart from pier 1 at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal at 3pm. Boarding closes two minutes prior to departure.
The Waiheke Walk-up is the primary passenger ferry service offering high frequency, regular sailings to Waiheke Island year-round. A Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket is valid for any scheduled Waiheke Walk-up sailing, up to a year from purchase date.
The Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from piers 11 and 12 at the downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal. If you are coming from Waiheke, the Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from pier 1 at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal. In the peak season, Fullers360 operates the Waiheke walk up service with a summer timetable that includes additional frequency to meet demand. During peak times we recommend customers on the walk-up service arrive at least an hour before their preferred sailing.
Terms and conditions
Tour is for adults only. Children aged 16 years old or older may also attend, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All experiences and tours are subject to Fullers360 terms and conditions and code of conduct.
