Two Wineries, Two-Course Lunch

Taste Of Waiheke Island Day Tour

from US$160 per person

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Duration: About 5.5 hours
Meeting point: Downtown Ferry Terminal
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meals: Olive oil tasting, two-course seasonal lunch with a glass of wine at Batch, wine tastings at Casita Miro and Mudbrick (listing)
Minimum age: 18+
Alcohol: Tastings included, 18+ only
Run by: Fullers360

Overview

This Fullers360 tour packs four stops into one organised day: a ferry across the Hauraki Gulf, a coach around Waiheke Island, and a run of tastings plus a proper sit-down lunch. It runs about 5.5 hours in total, and everything from ferry tickets to coach transfers is handled for you.

The day starts at the Downtown Ferry Terminal on Quay Street in Auckland. After the crossing, a guide and coach meet the group on the island. First comes a hands-on olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves, then a two-course seasonal lunch with a glass of wine at Batch Winery.

It suits adults who want the island's food and wine without planning a thing. The trade-offs are real: there is no hotel pickup, it is a shared group rather than private, and you must be 18 to drink, though 16 and 17 year olds can join with a parent or guardian. Extra wine or food beyond what is included is at your own cost.

FromUS$160 per person

DurationAbout 5.5 hours

What's Included

Included

Return Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket
Coach transfer and guided tour across all four venues
Olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves
Two-course seasonal lunch and a glass of wine at Batch Winery
Wine tasting at Casita Miro
Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard

Not Included

Additional food, drinks or wine purchases beyond what's included
Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off

Run byFullers360

Itinerary

Meet at Downtown Ferry TerminalCheck in at the Downtown Ferry Terminal on Quay Street, Auckland. Ferry tickets are included, and reviewers have noted walk-up boarding without queuing to buy tickets.
Ferry to Waiheke IslandCruise across the Hauraki Gulf on the return Waiheke Walk-up ferry included in the tour.
Olive oil tasting at AllpressMeet the guide and coach, then start with a hands-on olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves.
Two-course lunch at Batch WinerySettle in for a two-course seasonal lunch with a glass of wine. Additional drinks can be purchased at your own cost.
Wine tasting at Casita MiroContinue to Casita Miro, the newest stop on the tour, for a tasting overlooking Onetangi.
Final tasting at MudbrickFinish with one final pour at Mudbrick Vineyard, one of Waiheke's most well known wineries.
Coach and ferry back to AucklandReturn coach transfer to the ferry and the sailing back across the gulf to downtown Auckland.

Town ShuttleIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what to carry to how the group travels.

What to bring. The listing recommends comfortable walking shoes and ID. Bring a camera, sunblock, a sun hat and a light rain jacket depending on the season and weather.
Proof of age. A passport, HANZ 18+ card or NZ driver's licence is required to purchase or consume alcohol.
Group feel. This is a shared, open-to-the-public coach tour, not a private outing. Reviewers describe groups of around nine to eleven people getting along well, with a guide who fields questions along the way.
Guide and pace. Several travellers praise the guides' knowledge of the island and vineyards, plus photo stops at viewpoints between venues.
Food and drink. Lunch is a two-course seasonal meal with one glass of wine included. Reviewers generally rate the food highly, though one found the fish overcooked.
Alcohol and driving. Tastings come at three of the four stops plus wine at lunch. As one reviewer put it, you will not be fit to drive at the end, so plan the evening accordingly.

FromUS$160 per person

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Common issues. No hotel pickup or drop-off is included, so you make your own way to and from the Downtown Ferry Terminal. The day is adults-oriented, with 18 and over required to drink and 16 to 17 year olds only permitted with a parent or guardian. Extra food, drinks or wine purchases beyond the inclusions cost more, and the tour runs only Friday to Sunday in winter, so book ahead.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Return Waiheke Walk-up ferry tickets, coach transfers, a guided tour across all four venues, an olive oil tasting at Allpress, a two-course lunch with a glass of wine at Batch Winery, and wine tastings at Casita Miro and Mudbrick. Additional food, drinks or wine purchases are not included, and neither is hotel pickup or drop-off.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At the Downtown Ferry Terminal, Quay Street, Auckland. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you need to get yourself to the terminal and back after the return ferry.

How Long Is The Tour?

About 5.5 hours in total, covering the ferry crossings, coach travel, four venue stops and lunch.

Can Children Join?

It is an adults-only experience. Guests must be 18 or older, though those aged 16 to 17 may attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian, with adult pricing applying.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The listing does not state terms beyond that, so check the booking page for anything outside this window.

What ID And Clothing Should I Bring?

Bring a passport, HANZ 18+ card or NZ driver's licence as proof of age for alcohol, plus comfortable shoes. The listing also suggests a camera, sunblock, a sun hat and a light rain jacket depending on the season.