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The 15 Best Waiheke Island Tours from Auckland

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Forty minutes across the Hauraki Gulf and the city drops away: vineyard terraces, olive groves, swimming bays, and a last ferry nobody wants to catch. These are the best Waiheke tours from Auckland, weighed on what fills the day, how many cellar doors you reach, whether lunch is built in, and what it all costs.

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - From Mātiatia to the hop-on bus: your day starts fast

1.Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,311 reviews · 1 day · from $59Our pick

Hop from Auckland to Waiheke by ferry, then use a day-pass bus with 16 stops for vineyards, beaches, and village wandering.

“We have done a lot of tours in our travels and this tour was one of our favourites. It was very informative and fun. The property that the set is on is really beautiful. Not a difficult walk for most people but there are some hills and stairs that could be troublesome for others. Highly recommended.”

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

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients ! - The commentated scenic drive (and why the timing matters)

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries' Tour - Meeting your guide and the small-group vibe

3.Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

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

Small-group Waiheke wine tour from Auckland with ferry views, tastings at four wineries, and a long lunch break.

“Great day, great weather and great wine! Justin was the perfect guide, knowledgeable and passionate for the island he calls home. A well-paced day that doesn’t lead to an easy over-serve. Stop for tasting three is also where you have lunch—our only note would be a preference for greater flexibility around lunch (maybe in the town?) and for all four tastings to be just that. The lunch break is more than enough time and the town was so cute, we would have loved to have had greeter options for food.”

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Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip - From Matiatia Ferry Terminal to the zipline: how the 3 hours usually land

4.Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Waiheke ziplining on native forest canopy: 3 dual 650-foot rides over vineyards, plus a guided walk and Waiheke mini-tour for $89.

“Overall, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend it. Our guided Fraser and Ben were friendly and knowledgeable and made the zip lining easy. It was my first time and my partner’s second. It goes really fast once you are there and the hike back through the forest is lovely. It was a but hectic for is catching the ferry over from Auckland. The Fillers360 9am ferry was full and so we bought another last minute ticket on Island Direct at 9:15 which made us slightly late. I recommend go early or if you’re staying over on Waiheke Island then it’s not an issue obviously”

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Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue - From Auckland to Onetangi: How the Day Flows (Without Feeling Rushed)

5.Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

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

Guided Waiheke wine tour with tastings at 3 vineyards and lunch at a beachfront award-winning restaurant in Onetangi.

“All wine tasting experiences were superb with knowledgeable hosts. Food was also amazing at the 375 restaurant. Weather was miserable but despite this it was a enjoyable experience I'd definitely recommend.”

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Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings - Price Breakdown: What Your $111.30 Includes (and What You Pay For On Site)

Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk - Safety brief, harness fit, and the guide team you’ll want

7.Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

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

Waiheke Island ziplining with a small group: three cable runs over vineyards and forest, plus a guided island minivan intro and gentle bush walk.

“It was really nice, just very short. Would have been nice if there was more than just 3 slides. The girls who assisted us where really cool, enjoyed them, very professional.”

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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour - The Auckland meeting-point trap (and how to avoid missing the tour)

8.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

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

A 7-hour Waiheke Island food and wine day with return ferries, olive-oil tastings, winery visits, and a two-course lunch for $179.97.

“Unforgettable experience. The food, wine, and olive oil were all delicious. The tour guide was informative and funny. Such gorgeous views. Would absolutely go again.”

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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours - Getting to Matiatia and starting on Waiheke time

Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Stop 1: Kennedy Point Vineyard and the quick palate warm-up

10.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

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

A 5.5-hour Waiheke food and wine tour with boutique tastings, olive oil, oysters and a family-style vineyard lunch, plus a craft finish.

“This was our first activity in New Zealand and it set the tone for the rest of our trip. We had a wonderful knowledgeable tour guide who kept us engaged through the tour. We visited 3 or 4 wineries and had a lovely lunch and olive oil tasting. Read more”

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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus - How the hop-on hop-off loop really works (and why that matters)

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

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

Hop-on hop-off Waiheke Island buses with live commentary, 16 stops, and a return ferry connection from Matiatia. Great value if you plan smart.

“Don't buy these tickets ahead of time without checking the weather. You can't change tickets to another day without 72 hr notice. It poured so we didn't go and just ate the fee. Viator does work hard to accommodate customers overall, however.”

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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch

Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch - The First Vineyard Tasting: Oysters, Olive Oil, and Wine Pairing Logic

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings - Price and Value: What $117.91 Includes (and what it doesn’t)

13.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

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

Waiheke Island wine tour from Auckland with scenic vineyard stops, tastings, and ferry connections. Choose bus or a more intimate ride.

“Rob was outstanding. We have been on a lot of tours and this was top 5 for a wine tasting. He was fun and very witty with lots of energetic comments. The vineyards were very nice as well with the hosts explaining their wines in detail”

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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch - Price and Value: What $186.17 Gets You (and What It Does Not)

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

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

Half-day Waiheke Island wine tour with 3 vineyard tastings, beachfront lunch at Three Seven Two, and scenic island driving for great value.

“Very well organised day with great transport. Not crowded or rushed in any way. The lunch at 372 is delicious and offers a beautiful view right on the beach. Excellent service all.day long. The scenery and wineries were fabulous. Worth every cent.”

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