The 5 Best Wine Tours in Auckland

1.Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 934 reviews · 6 hours · from $110Our pick

Meet your English-speaking Enjoi guide at Waiheke Ferry Terminal and spend about six hours visiting four or more wineries, breweries, or tasting stops. You will sample local wines, enjoy at least 1.5 hours for lunch, and hear island stories while riding in a small vehicle. Guides may include David, Justin, Sherrie, Luca, or Zoltan.

“Great guide who imparted local knowledge and insight into the island as well guiding us around the wineries. Great tour we can throughly recommend”

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2.Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 510 reviews · 5 hours · from $173

Meet your English-speaking Waiheke guide at Matiatia Wharf, then visit three boutique vineyards for tastings of wines such as Syrah, Pinot Gris, Rosé, and Bordeaux blends. You’ll also enjoy lunch and a glass of wine at beachfront 372 restaurant in Onetangi. Guides including Nooroa, Karen, Caleb, Rob, and Debbie are known for warm, funny local commentary.

“Debbie was great! Great tour of 3no wineries and 1no restaurant for food by the beach if you buy the package to include food. 3no tasting at each winery with time to explore for a short while.”

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3.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 290 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Join Ananda Tours for a five-hour food and wine circuit across Waiheke Island. Your local guide, often someone like Grant, Craig, Nick, or Michael, takes you to boutique vineyards, an olive-oil tasting, a family-style vineyard lunch, and The Heke for beer or whisky. Ferry tickets are separate.

“Had a wonderful time. The company was very responsive and got us back to the ferry earlier than the rest of the tour to accommodate unforeseen traffic issues to the airport due to a Coldplay concert. We really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend!”

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4.Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $113

You’ll tour Waiheke with a local guide such as Nooroa, Caleb, or Grant, visiting vineyards, coastal viewpoints, and Oneroa Village. Choose a 5-hour minivan tour with four winery stops, or a 4-hour double-decker trip with two wineries, onboard tastings, a charcuterie board, and a beach walk. Ferry and lunch cost extra.

“Our driver Caleb was great and kept us informed about the island. The lunch spot batch winery was very nice! Cable bay winery wasn’t great, the lady doing the tour wasn’t interactive and yawning throughout. However the other two were amazing and spectacular views!”

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5.Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $195Top rated

Travel from Auckland to Piha Beach, the Waitakere rainforest, Karekare Falls, and West Auckland vineyards with guide John McFarlane or another local guide. The seven-hour trip includes transport, a one-course lunch, and wine tastings at Soljans Estate and Westbrook Winery. Expect a flexible day of beaches, forest, local wine, and scenic viewpoints.

“In beautiful autumn weather, John gave us an excellent day tour of the area near Auckland, mainly to the west, taking in the ranges, the coast and beaches, the magnificent Kauri tree, then two wineries (with very tasty wines). His commentary was excellent and we were entirely comfortable with his driving. A great way to finish our short NZ visit.”

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