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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Oysters

4.9(349)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 349 reviews5 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Ananda Tours Limited
Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Oysters

About this activity

Taste Waiheke Island, not just its wine. This small-group food and wine tour with a maximum of 15-guests from Auckland visits four tasting stops, includes lunch with a glass of wine and every tasting fee included.

Start at Kennedy Point Vineyard with certified organic wines, two Te Matuku Bay oysters each and local Waiheke honey. Taste extra virgin olive oil at Allpress Estate. At Casita Miro, pair wine with food, then enjoy a family-style Mediterranean tapas lunch with a glass of wine. Finish at The Heke with local beer, gin, whisky and a liqueur.

Your guide drives the scenic northern route, with views across the Hauraki Gulf. To start the tour you’ll need to catch the 9am Fullers or 9.15am Island Direct ferry from Downtown Auckland. The tour starts at 9.50am at Matiatia Wharf and finishes around 3.40pm at Matiatia Wharf or Oneroa Village. Ferry tickets are not included.

Ananda Tours is family-run on Waiheke since 1999.

What's included

  • ✓Transport around Waiheke Island in a small coach
  • ✓Extra virgin olive oil tasting at Allpress Estate
  • ✓Family-style Mediterranean tapas lunch at Casita Miro, with a glass of wine
  • ✓Tasting at The Heke: local beer, gin, whisky and a liqueur
  • ✓Whisky and spirit tasting or a glass of wine at The Heke
  • ✓Wine tasting and wine and food pairing at Casita Miro
  • ✓Hosted wine tasting at Kennedy Point Vineyard, with two Te Matuku Bay oysters per person and local Waiheke honey
  • ✓Commentary from a local Waiheke guide
  • ✓Drop-off at Matiatia Wharf or Oneroa Village

Not included

  • ✕Ferry tickets to and from Waiheke Island
  • ✕Additional drinks at lunch
  • ✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour starts on Waiheke Island, not in Auckland. Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am. From Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry or the 9.15am Island Direct ferry from the Downtown Auckland ferry terminal at 99 Quay St. Ferry tickets are not included. Buy them before you travel.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is for adults aged 18 and over.
  • The tour starts on Waiheke Island, not in Auckland. Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
  • From Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry or the 9.15am Island Direct ferry from the Downtown Auckland ferry terminal at 99 Quay St. The crossing takes 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Ferry tickets are not included. Buy them before you travel.
  • Allow extra time at the ferry terminal, especially at weekends and in peak season.
  • Already staying on Waiheke? Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9.50am.
  • Missed your ferry? Call Ananda Tours on +64 9 372 7530 straight away. A team member will meet you and bring you to the tour.
  • Groups are limited to 15 guests.
  • Not suitable for vegans. Strict kosher diets cannot be catered for.
  • Other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for. Let us know before you travel.
  • Te Matuku Bay oysters are seasonal. If they are unavailable, they are replaced with another gourmet treat.
  • Tasting and lunch venues may change with availability. Any substitute is of equal quality.
  • The tour runs in the rain. Vehicles carry umbrellas.
  • Alcohol cannot be consumed inside the vehicles.
  • Booking for a group of 8 or more adults? You can book this tour as a private group at the same price per person.
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Not recommended for vegans
  • Not sutable for severe nut allergy. For any anaphylactic allergies, an Epipen must be carried.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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