Scenic Taste and Graze Tour with Platters
- Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: T+G
Indulge in a variety of tastings at the finest locations on Waiheke Island, and treat yourself to a generous platter lunch at an iconic vineyard!
- Savour beer and wine tastings at the most highly regarded location on the island.
- Learn about the island from your local guides through engaging commentary!
- Experience a taste of Waiheke Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Our delightful journey begins at Mudbrick, one of Waiheke Island’s most iconic spots, where panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf await us. At their rustic cellar door, you will indulge in a wine tasting that introduces you to the varietals grown on Waiheke Island.
Afterwards, we’ll make our way to Onetangi, where we’ll step into The Heke, a charming Waiheke craft distillery and brewery. The Heke is nestled within four acres of beautiful gardens, providing a serene and tranquil setting to enjoy the island’s finest craft beers.
A stone’s throw from Onetangi is the beautiful Stonyridge Vineyard. They are known for their award-winning Bordeaux-style wines, with their signature Larose worth thousands of dollars per bottle. At the Veranda Café, you can relax under the shade of the vines and enjoy a delicious platter lunch while sipping on a glass of Stonyridge wine.
Our journey then takes you from Stonyridge to Oneroa, where you will visit the renowned All Press Olive Groves. Waiheke Island is known for its unique microclimate that produces high-quality extra virgin olive oil. During the visit, you will get to taste a variety of locally handcrafted extra virgin olive oils, each with its unique flavour and aroma; you will also learn about the process of growing, harvesting, and milling olives.
After your tour, your Waiheke Wine Tours guide will take you to the Matiatia ferry terminal, where you can catch the 4.15pm Island Direct ferry back to Auckland. Alternatively, you can choose to hop off at Oneroa village and spend some more time on the island, enjoying an early dinner or having some drinks before catching a later ferry.
Your itinerary:
10am – Wine tasting at Mudbrick, an idyllic setting with spectacular sea views across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland City
11am – Visit The Heke, Waiheke’s craft distillery and brewery. You will enjoy the famous Heke lager and three crafted hand-picked guest beers, surrounded by four acres of beautiful gardens.
12pm – Platter lunch and a glass of wine at Stonyridge Vineyard, nestled in a shimmering valley of olive trees, colourful vines, and the aromas of the south of France
2pm – Enjoy a taste of Waiheke Extra Virgin Olive Oils at All Press Olive Groves.
2:40pm – You can either be dropped off in Oneroa Village for some free time or at the ferry terminal. If you are taking an Island Direct ferry, please note that your return ferry to Auckland departs at 4:15 PM. Oneroa Village is only a 10 to 15-minute walk from the Matiatia ferry terminal!
*Itineraries are subject to some variation depending on seasonal vineyard availability and may vary from those advertised.