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Tour highlights

  • The Vineyard Explorer tour runs Tuesday to Sunday.

  • Explore the abundance of destinations on Waiheke Island with the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and enjoy wine tastings at three of the island’s top vineyards.

  • Head to Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal and board your Fullers360 Walk-up ferry to Waiheke Island from piers 11 and 12.

  • Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal and catch the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus.

  • Stop at Cable Bay Vineyards, Wild Estate, and Batch Winery and enjoy a selection of wines and learn more about the vineyards they are made in.

  • When you are ready to return to Auckland, ride the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus back to Matiatia Ferry Terminal and catch a Fullers360 Walk-up ferry back to the city.

  • We recommend allowing at least a half day for the tour including the return ferry trip.

Tour Price

Includes a return Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket, Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus one-day pass and wine tastings at Cable Bay Vineyard, Wild Estate, and Batch Winery.

Waiheke Vineyard Explorer - Adult ($143.00)

Gift Voucher Waiheke Vineyard Explorer - Adult ($143.00)

The vineyards

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Batch Winery

Perched on the highest point of Waiheke Island, Batch Winery offers breathtaking views over the Hauraki Gulf and surrounding islands.

Surrounded by rolling vineyards, it's a popular spot for relaxed dining, private events, and wine tastings. Whether you’re stopping by for a scenic lunch or exploring the full range of Batch wines, the experience is casual yet refined.

Vineyard Explorer Tastings
Available Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 4pm (last tasting).

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Cable Bay Vineyards

Cable Bay Vineyards crafts premium wines from hand-picked grapes grown in Waiheke Island and Marlborough, two of New Zealand’s most renowned wine regions.

Located on Waiheke’s west coast, the winery offers sweeping views of Auckland. Visitors can enjoy tastings at the cellar door, share seasonal plates at The Bistro, or unwind with casual dining at The Verandah.

Vineyard Explorer Tastings
Available Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 4pm (last tasting).

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Wild Estate

Wild Estate is a laid-back, family-friendly destination in Waiheke’s iconic Onetangi Valley, perfect for great wine, good food, and relaxed vibes. The restaurant serves up fresh, local ingredients in classic Kiwi dishes that pair beautifully with their award-winning wines.

Their grapes are sourced from top-quality vines around the world and crafted by skilled winemakers to create wines that express a true sense of place.

Vineyard Explorer Tastings
Available Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 4pm (last tasting).

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Terms and conditions

Vineyard opening and closing times may change on public holidays or for private event bookings.

The Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off buses depart Matiatia Ferry Terminal every 30 or 60 minutes, depending on day and time of year. 

Should there be any changes to the timetable, customers will be notified by their tour bus driver on their day of travel.

All experiences and tours are subject to Fullers360 terms and conditions and code of conduct