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15 Best Waiheke Island

Auckland’s best days out.

The 15 top-rated waiheke island for an Auckland trip, with prices, how long each one runs and the operator behind it, so you can pick the day and book it.

15 Best Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings - Stop 1 at Enjoi NZ: Why the First Cellar Door Sets the Tone
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Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk - Trig Hill Visitor Center: Views While You Get Ready
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Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

2.Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

Waiheke Island zipline with Hauraki Gulf views, a guided native forest walk, and a small-group minivan tour from Auckland.

5.0

“This trip was worth every single dollar! From being picked up from the ferry to the experience itself, every step was easy and educational. Ben and Jessie were absolutely fantastic guides. Extremely personable and knowledgeable. The 45 minute bush walk back was well paced and very educational. This will be on my highly recommended list…”

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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour - Meet your host: what makes the day feel personal
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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

3.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

Taste of Waiheke pairs return ferry tickets, olive oil tasting, three vineyard stops, and a two-course lunch on Waiheke.

4.5

“Absolutely awesome day. Our bus driver and guide, Victor, was so easy going, had a great personality, and shared ample information about the island He made our day. His set of final tunes for the day was fitting. All stops were very nice. The views on the island … breathtaking! The olive oil tasting at…”

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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours - Key things that make this tour worth your time
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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

4.WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

Small-group Waiheke wine tour with up to 15 tastings, boutique off-road stops, and a local guide starting at Matiatia ferry terminal.

5.0

“Grant is undoubtedly the best tour guide on the island. He only takes you to the best stops, no corporate "money makers". All the vineyards are local and the best quality. Would highly recommend to anyone.”

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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Stop 1: Kennedy Point Vineyard—your first pour with island context
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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

5.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

Half-day Waiheke Island food and wine tour: boutique tastings, olive oil, oysters, artisan cheese, family-style lunch, and a whisky or wine stop.

5.0

“This was a relaxed tour visiting three of Waiheke Island’s wineries with some very nice (predominantly red and rose) wines and a delicious lunch. Our driver and guide, Michael was friendly and informative and we really appreciated his laidback Kiwi style. We are Aucklanders while the rest of the group were from overseas and they…”

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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus - Matiatia to Your First Ride: Starting the Day Right
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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

6.Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

Waiheke hop-on hop-off bus with 16 stops, onboard host tips, and ferry access. Build your wine, beach, and art day your way.

4.0

“First and foremost - this INCLUDES a ferry ticket. BUT, you have to go to the Fullers360 office and get your ticket. You can't go straight to the ferry. Also, the hop on/hop off bus is great and the operators are very friendly and helpful. The tiRead more”

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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings - The 4-Hour Vintage Double-Decker Option with Batch Charcuterie and a Beach Walk
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

7.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

Ferry to Waiheke for a half-day wine tour with scenic stops, guided tastings, and big views from Mudbrick, Stonyridge and Batch.

5.0

“very informative tour of island with pleasant staff. Stops at two wineries, much tastings there and on board the outfitted double decker bus. Time to stroll some shops. Nice way to spend the day!”

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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch - Stop 1: Cable Bay Vineyards cellar-door tastings
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

8.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

Half-day Waiheke wine tour with tastings at 3 vineyards plus a gourmet beachfront lunch at Three Seven Two, with local guide and scenic drive.

5.0

“Caleb was an extremely knowledgeable guide of the whole Island, he was very helpful and ensured we had an enjoyable tour. Wineries visited were excellent, all the staff were willing to share their expertise, Italian lady at Stonyridge was excellent. Stunning scenic views from all of them. Delicious meal for lunch at Three Seven Two,…”

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eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride - Pickup and timing: getting started without losing your day
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eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride

9.eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride

E-bike rental on Waiheke for the Five Bays loop with hills, olive groves, vineyards, map, helmet and lock, plus gelato stops.

5.0

“A great way to get around and see the beautiful island of Waiheke! The bikes are comfortable and well maintained, staff are friendly and helpful- thank you!”

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The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour - Price and what’s actually included (and why it matters)
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The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

10.The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Waiheke wine tour from Auckland with 3 vineyard tastings, scenic lookouts, and lunch at Three Seven Two for $186.17.

5.0

“Lovely wine tour experience. Our tour guide Marten was so cool, knowledgeable and communicated how much time we had we each place very well.”

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Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours - Your 10:00am start at Matiatia Wharf, plus the endgame for the 4pm ferry
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Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

11.Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

Six hours on Waiheke Island with a local guide, small-group winery tastings at three boutique vineyards, plus beach photo stops.

5.0

“Nicky was our guide. And we were the only two on the tour as she had cancellations. That made our tour a private tour. Nicky did a fantastic job. We toured around the island and saw some beautiful beaches and homes while Nicky told us about the history of the island and some of its…”

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Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch - Ecozip Adventures ziplining: how the morning is organized
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Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

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

Waiheke Island day tour with EcoZip treetop ziplining, Allpress olive tasting, vineyard lunch and wine stops, plus return ferry from Auckland.

5.0

“We really enjoyed the zip lining, lunch and wine tastings. It is a beautiful island with much to do. Tim and his helper were awesome in hooking us up for zip lining 😀. Highly recommend. Very impressed with bus driving and parking skills of our woman bus driver! She was awesome and very informative!”

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Waiheke Wine and Dine - Batch Winery - Auckland Ferry Terminal: Your Day Starts With a Queue (Plan for It)
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Waiheke Wine and Dine – Batch Winery

13.Waiheke Wine and Dine – Batch Winery

Ferry from Auckland to Waiheke, then wine tastings and a multi-course lunch at Batch Winery, plus an all-day hop-on bus pass.

4.0

“Absolutely loved this tour! Each of the three vineyards had their own unique qualities. Mudbrick had outstanding views from the top of the hill and Bob did a top job of looking after us all and giving us lots of information (and wines to taste!); Cable Bay was in a beautiful setting with a really…”

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The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max) - The 5.5-hour pacing: how you get more than one “quick taste”
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The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max)

14.The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max)

Small-group Waiheke wine day with tastings at three boutique vineyards, scenic drives and photo stops, plus optional lunch at Stonyridge.

5.0

“What a great day! Cami was awesome from start to finish. She told us about the Island and took us to some really excellent wineries starting with Postage Stamp and ending with a fun time with Jake at Mudbrick. We got to try some really excellent wines along the way and stopped for lunch at…”

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Waiheke Island Half Day Scenic Wine and Lunch - Getting there the right way: Matiatia meeting and the ferry timing
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Waiheke Island Half Day Scenic Wine and Lunch

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