Tour highlights
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Enjoy a scenic guided tour across Waiheke, delicious seasonal lunch 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 10:00am Waiheke Waiheke Walk-up ferry to Waiheke Island from piers 11 and 12. Please arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes before the recommended sailing.
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Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal where the Taste of Waiheke coach will meet you.
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Enjoy an olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves, followed by a two-course lunch and a glass of wine at Batch Winery. Head to Casita Miro for a tasting and finally wind your way back to your last stop with a wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard.
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The tour ends at Matiatia Ferry Terminal to catch the 5:00pm Fullers360 Waiheke Walk-up ferry from pier 1, back to Downtown Auckland.
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We recommend allowing at least seven hours, including the return ferry trip.
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The Taste of Waiheke tour runs Friday to Sunday through the Winter period. Bookings available now!
Tour price
Includes one return ferry, a private coach, a two-course lunch with a glass of wine, two wine tastings and an olive oil tasting.
Adult (From $192.00)
Gift Voucher Taste of Waiheke - ($290.00)
The venues
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 All Press 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 with a glass of wine that perfectly complements the breathtaking scenery.
Tucked away in the hills overlooking Onetangi beach, Casita Miro brings the flavours of Spain and the wider Mediterranean to the heart of the Hauraki Gulf.
From the vineyard's terrace, you can sip their estate-grown wines while gazing across the vines toward the sea below.
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.
FAQs
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 departing 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 ferry 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.
The Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from piers 11 and 12 at the downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal. Customers will need to be on the 10:00am service to Waiheke Island to ensure they are on time for the tour.
The Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from pier 1 at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Your ticket is valid for the time indicated on your ticket.
The Taste of Waiheke tour offers a seamless experience, starting with a Waiheke Walk-up ferry ride from downtown Auckland and returning from Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by your tour coach and guide, who will transport you across the island in a private coach. Enjoy wine tastings at Casita Miro and Mudbrick Vineyards; a delectable lunch at Batch Winery including a glass of wine; and an Olive Oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves.
Absolutely! Extend your stay on Waiheke Island by simply informing your tour coach that you plan to remain after the tour ends. Your return Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket allows you to board any Fullers360 Waiheke Walk-up sailing within 12 months of the ticket date.
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.
