Tour highlights
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Return Priority ferry ticket to Waiheke Island
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Tour coach and guided tour
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Olive oil tasting at Allpress
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Two-course lunch at Batch Winery + glass of wine
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Wine tasting at Casita Miro
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Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard
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Runs Friday to Sunday during winter period.
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 ($290.00)
Gift Voucher Taste of Waiheke - ($290.00)
Your day on Waiheke Island.
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The tour runs Friday to Sunday during winter. We recommend allowing at least eight hours, including the return ferry.
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Head to piers 11 and 12 and join the lane marked Priority, not the Standard queue. Please arrive 30 minutes before your 10.00am sailing. Priority boarding closes at 9.50am, so if you are running late, let a member of our team know.
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Upon arrival at Matiatia Ferry Terminal at 10:45am, your Taste of Waiheke coach will be waiting to meet you.
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Start with an olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves. Enjoy a two-course seasonal lunch and glass of wine at Batch Winery, then head to Casita Miro, our newest addition to the tour, for a tasting overlooking Onetangi. Then it's time for the final pour at Mudbrick Vineyard.
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The tour concludes at Matiatia Ferry Terminal to catch the 5:00pm Fullers360 Waiheke Walk-up ferry using the Priority lane from pier 1 back to Auckland.
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This is an adults-only tour. Guests aged 16+ may attend when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Gift vouchers available from $240. Please note that this tour is open to the public, expect to be joined by others.
The Venues
Allpress Olive Groves
First stop:
Olive oil tasting
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. An exceptional, sensory start to the day, and a taste of the island before the wine tasting begins.
Batch Winery
Second stop:
Two-course lunch and glass of wine
Perched at the highest point on Waiheke Island, Batch Winery offers sweeping views across the Hauraki Gulf and surrounding islands. Settle in for a seasonal two-course lunch and a glass of wine in Batch Winery’s contemporary dining space; a relaxed, unhurried centrepiece to the day. Take some time after lunch to unwind on the lawn and soak up the island vistas.
Casita Miro
Third stop:
Wine tasting
Set on a hillside above Onetangi, Casita Miro brings a slice of Spain and the Mediterranean to the island, from its Gaudí-inspired mosaic gardens to its terraced vineyard and estate-grown wines. A tasting here, with the sea stretching out below the vines toward the horizon, is one of the most memorable stops on the tour.
Mudbrick Vineyard
Fourth stop:
Wine Tasting
This family-run vineyard has established itself as one of Waiheke Island's most iconic destinations, with stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf stretching back to Auckland City it’s the perfect final chapter to the day. Enjoy a tasting at the rustic cellar door and learn about Mudbrick's varietals, grown right here on the island.
Take a moment to explore the beautiful surrounds before rejoining the coach to wind back to Matiatia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Taste of Waiheke tour include?
The tour includes wine tastings at Casita Miro and Mudbrick Vineyard, a two-course seasonal lunch and a glass of wine at Batch Winery, an olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves, plus a return Waiheke Walk-up ferry and a private guided coach for the full day.
Which ferry ticket is included in the Taste of Waiheke tour?
Your tour includes a return Priority ferry ticket on the Waiheke Walk-up service. Priority lets you board ahead of the Standard queue, so head to piers 11 and 12 and look for the lane marked Priority. Boarding closes 10 minutes before departure.
Where does my ferry depart from in Downtown Auckland?
Your ferry departs from piers 11 and 12 at the Downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal, 99 Quay Street. Your tour includes a Priority ferry ticket, so look for the lane marked Priority rather than the Standard queue. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the 10.00am sailing, and note that Priority boarding closes at 9.50am.
Can I return on a later sailing if I want to stay longer?
Yes. Just let your tour coach know you plan to stay on after the tour ends. If you return on a later sailing, your ticket travels as a Standard ticket on any scheduled Waiheke Walk-up sailing, so you join the Standard queue rather than the Priority lane.
Are children allowed on the tour?
The tour is for adults only. Guests aged 16 or older may attend provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian for the full duration of the tour.
Will there be others on the tour with me?
Yes, this is a shared tour open to the public, so you'll be travelling with other guests
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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.
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