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Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
About This Tour
Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a knowledgeable guide.
You will visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive with live commentary to learn about the island’s history, geography, people and culture. If you prefer you can swap a wine tasting for a whisky, beer gin or olive oil tasting.
After your tasting experiences, sit back, relax and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the ferry or your accommodation. Lunch is included.
You will visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive with live commentary to learn about the island’s history, geography, people and culture. If you prefer you can swap a wine tasting for a whisky, beer gin or olive oil tasting.
After your tasting experiences, sit back, relax and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the ferry or your accommodation. Lunch is included.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Local guide
- Premium Wine tastings at up to three vineyards
- Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation
- Live commentary on board
- Two course Vineyard lunch including a glass of wine
- Transport by private vehicle
✗ Not Included
- Ferry ticket fares
Itinerary
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Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a knowledgable guide.
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Visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines on this private guided tour. Learn about the island’s history and culture.
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Wine tasting at one of the founding vineyards on the Island
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Enjoy a wine tasting. Te Motu – meaning ‘The Island’, was one of the pioneers of Waiheke wine growing, with the Dunleavy family planting their first vines in 1989 to produce the first ‘Te Motu’ blend in 1993.
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Two two-course lunch and a glass of wine included in your tour.
Subject to availability.
Subject to availability.
Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting and wine during lunch
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Ferry tickets can be purchases at the Fullers Ferry Terminal at 99 Quay St
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking