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Waiheke Vineyards & Bush Walk: Guided Walk, Wine Tasting & Picnic

4.9(53)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 53 reviews5 hFree cancellationBy Terra & Tide
Waiheke Vineyards & Bush Walk: Guided Walk, Wine Tasting & Picnic

About this activity

Waiheke Island on foot, with wine at the end of the trail. Your guide meets you off the 9:00am Fullers ferry at Matiatia for a 5-hour walk through native bush, headlands and vineyard country.

Walk Atawhai Whenua Forest and Bird Reserve and Pio Rehutai Reserve, with views across the Hauraki Gulf to Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula. Your guide shares Waiheke's wildlife, conservation and Māori history.

Wine tasting at Cable Bay Vineyards and Mudbrick Vineyard, Waiheke's best-known estates, tasting costs included. Picnic lunch in the olive grove above Mudbrick, between tastings: local sandwich, sweet treat and fruit.

4 to 6 km, 2.5 to 3 hours walking. Finishes at Matiatia Ferry Wharf about 3:00pm for an afternoon ferry to Auckland.

Max 12 guests. Qualmark Gold. Winner, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Tourism Excellence Award (Micro Business), 2024 New Zealand Tourism Awards. Suits walkers wanting more than a wine bus. Not suitable for wheelchair users or limited mobility.

What's included

  • ✓Walk with a Terra & Tide guide trained in local flora/fauna, conservation, & Māori history & culture
  • ✓Two wine tastings, at Cable Bay Vineyards and Mudbrick Vineyard, with tasting costs included
  • ✓Picnic lunch: a sandwich from a local partner, a sweet treat and two pieces of fruit, made with local ingredients
  • ✓Meet and finish at Matiatia Ferry Wharf, Waiheke Island

Not included

  • ✕Ferry fares between Auckland and Waiheke Island
  • ✕Additional wine tastings

Meeting and pickup

  • Your tour begins on Waiheke Island — no hotel pickups. If arriving on the 9am Auckland ferry, your guide will be holding a sign on your left as you disembark at Matiatia. The walk ends back at Matiatia Wharf around 3pm, in time for an afternoon ferry to Auckland.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Catch the 9:00am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland. The crossing takes approximately 35 minutes. Ferry tickets are not included.
  • Your guide waits on your left as you leave the ferry at Matiatia, before the terminal, holding a Terra & Tide sign.
  • The tour finishes at Matiatia Ferry Wharf at about 3:00pm, in time for the 3:00pm or 4:00pm sailing depending on group pace.
  • The walk is 4 to 6 km, with 2.5 to 3 hours of walking. It is graded Easy.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen, plus a raincoat if rain is forecast.
  • The tour runs in all weather unless conditions are extreme. If it is cancelled for extreme weather, you will be offered a full refund or a new date.
  • Maximum 12 guests per tour.
  • Minimum age 8. The walk is not suitable for children under 8.
  • Guests must be 18 or over to take part in the wine tastings, with photo ID required at the vineyards.
  • Not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Cancellation policy

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

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