The 15 Best Waiheke Island Tours from Auckland

1.Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,378 reviews · from $155Our pick

Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf after the morning ferry and spend about six hours touring Waiheke, with scenic stops, commentary, and premium tastings at three vineyards. Guides such as Oliver, Glenn, and Melita lead groups of up to 11. Tastings, water, island transport, and a food pairing are included. Ferry fare and lunch are extra.

“A wonderfully personal, irreverent and well-diversified day outing. We had excellent commentary on Waiheke’s history, a solid tour of the lovely island and stops at three vineyards with different strengths. Our guide, Glen, was engaged and fun, making sure we got a lunch table at the place we fancied amongst his recommendations. A winter visit yielded an extra-small group tour for us, which was a plus. Small groups are definitely the way to visit vineyards! Recommended.”

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2.Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $111

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a six-hour Waiheke wine day by minibus. Visit three or four changing boutique vineyards, taste three to five wines at each, and buy lunch at one stop. Guides such as Michelle and David add island stories, but winery choices and timing can vary.

“Awesome trip and group. David was great as a guide. He made an effort to talk to everyone and get to know the group. Lots of fun”

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3.Zipline And Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $92

Meet your guide at Waiheke’s Matiatia ferry terminal for a minivan tour, three 200-meter zipline flights, and a gentle forest walk. Guides such as Ben, Jessie, Poppy, and Helena are praised for clear safety briefings and warm humor. Allow about three hours, plus the 40-minute ferry from Auckland.

“The experience exceeded our expectations We felt so safe and comfortable during the time from all staff. The views were amazing and the entire island stunning from the wharf to the transport”

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4.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $179

Take the 10:15 am ferry from downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island, where a private guide such as Victor or Kai leads you to Allpress Olive Groves, Batch Winery, Cable Bay Vineyards, and Mudbrick Vineyard. Expect three wine tastings, olive oil, a two-course lunch, island commentary, and scenic views. Your guide meets you on Waiheke, not at the Auckland terminal.

“Great dinner, great wine tasting experience on beautiful WAIHEKE Island....friendly service ! Highly recommend it !”

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5.WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $150

Join Grant of Waivino Tours for a six-hour, small-group Waiheke wine tour capped at nine people. After meeting at Matiatia Ferry Terminal, you’ll stop in Oneroa, visit family-run wineries, taste up to 15 handcrafted wines, and hear local stories while crossing native bush roads and coastal viewpoints. The Auckland ferry and hotel transfers are not included.

“My family of 5 had a wonderful tour on Waiheke with Grant. He was extremely knowledgeable about the island and took us to some beautiful vineyards/ wineries. It was the perfect day!”

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6.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $212

Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf for a relaxed Waiheke food and wine day. Visit boutique vineyards, taste island oysters, olive oil, and artisan cheese, enjoy a family-style lunch at Casita Miro or a similar venue, then finish with whisky, spirits, or wine at The Heke. Guides may include Michael, Nick, Grant, or Fleur.

“Visited four wonderful yet different wineries on Waiheke Island . Small group of 10 was great. Our host Craig was knowledgeable and helpful and we met others who shared our passion. A beautiful day indeed !”

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7.Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · from $58Best value

Take the ferry from Auckland to Waiheke, then use Fullers360’s island explorer bus to build your own day. Drivers such as Ash and Simon add stories and local tips, while stops reach Oneroa, Onetangi Beach, Waiheke wineries, galleries, museums, and trailheads. Return ferry tickets may be included, but confirm and exchange your voucher at the Fullers360 office first.

“Great activity. We really enjoyed the experience. Definitely would recommend. The boat ride and bus ride were great. Highly recommended”

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8.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $117

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a four to five-hour Waiheke wine tour with tastings, island transport, coastal views, and winery visits. Choose a standard bus with four winery stops or a vintage double-decker option with Batch Winery, a charcuterie board, a beach walk, and Mudbrick. Guides include Rob, Caleb, Debbie, and Nooroa.

“Caleb was a great guide. It’s a beautiful island with great scenery. Enjoyed your wineries. We were treated at the ferry terminal and treated first class until we returned to the terminal.”

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9.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $186

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a five-hour Waiheke wine tour with tastings at three vineyards and lunch at beachfront Three Seven Two. Guides such as Caleb, Nooroa, Debbie, Rob, Shirley, and Karen share local insight while driving through the island. Ferry tickets are separate, and wine stops may change with availability.

“The tour was amazing. Valleys, vineyards, wines, champagne and the ocean. A perfect day! Shout out to our guide Debbie who ‘s native to the island, informative and will patiently wait for you to fully explore every vineyard.”

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10.eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $73

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike at Waiheke ferry terminal and follow a mapped 30-kilometre Five Bays loop past beaches, olive groves, and more than a dozen vineyards. Staff such as Mark and Will provide route tips, safety advice, a helmet, lock, phone holder, and map. Allow five to eight hours for stops, swimming, food, and wine tasting.

“Will set us up for a wonderful day. Great instructions on the bike, map and sites we would see. Recommended a great winery where we dried out after hitting some rain. Definitely a great way to see the island.”

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11.The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $186

Meet your Ananda Tours guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a five-and-a-half-hour Waiheke outing. Visit three vineyards for tastings, hear clear commentary on local wine, enjoy a one-course lunch with wine or beer, and see beaches and viewpoints from an air-conditioned minivan. Guides may include Simon, Michael, Craig, or Deb.

“The wineries Deb picked were all great, unique with amazing wine. We had a great couple with us and we ended up becoming friends. The lunch was amazing and made for a great day. Top notch tour. I highly recommend.”

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12.Guided Segway Tour to the summit of Mt Victoria in Devonport Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $89

Join Pauline of Magic Broomstick Segway Tours for a two-hour ride through Devonport’s streets, parks, and historic sights, then glide to the summit of Takarunga / Mt Victoria. Full training, a helmet, live commentary, and a maximum of six people keep the outing friendly and personal.

“Outstanding tour. Pauline was fantastic and the tour hit all the highlights of Devenport. Highly recommend.”

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13.Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $260

Spend about five hours walking Waiheke Island with a local guide such as Maria or Justin, learning about native plants, birds, and wildlife. The pace is active but not strenuous, and lunch is included. Pickup from the ferry terminal or Oneroa can be arranged, while ferry fare is separate.

“Justin was really accommodating and very knowledgeable and brought the walk to life and even managed to slip in a wine tasting and a side trip to art museum. Thank you”

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14.Waiheke Island Vineyards and Bush Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $279

Spend about five hours walking Waiheke Island with a small group and a local guide such as Lucy, Robyn, or Justine. Follow bush tracks to Hauraki Gulf viewpoints, then cross rolling hills toward Mudbrick or Cable Bay vineyards for two included tastings. Lunch, extra wine, and the ferry cost more.

“Had the absolute best time with Justine and Robyn on this fantastic tour of Waiheke Island. Walking through the bush was a great way to explore this gorgeous island and its vineyards. We visited a couple of beautiful and renowned vineyarRead more”

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15.Waiheke Island Double Headland Coastal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $260

Meet your guide at Waiheke’s Matiatia ferry terminal for a five-hour walk across the Matiatia and Church Bay headlands. Small groups of up to 12 set the pace, with lunch in Oneroa, maps, nature and history commentary, and return transport to the ferry or your island accommodation. Justine is one guide praised for her flexible approach.

“Had a wonderful experience and time with Justine. We were able to see beautiful sites and experience wine tasting too. Justine was always checking in and giving choices on which paths or places to go. We even saw a Blue Penguin!!! Amazing views.”

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