Top Waiheke Island Cultural Tours

Discover the wines and scenery of Waiheke Island on a half-day wine tour from Auckland. Hop the morning ferry (own expense) to join your guide and hear insightful commentary about the island and winemakers as you travel to different vineyards for included tastings. You have the option to purchase lunch at one of the stops, and you can either remain on the island at the end of the tour or return to Auckland by ferry.

Discover Devonport’s rich maritime and volcanic heritage on this 75-minute, wheelchair-friendly walking tour through one of New Zealand’s most charming seaside villages. Begin at the ferry terminal and follow paved paths past Māori pā sites, Victorian villas, and colonial landmarks. Explore the village centre, home to the Vic Devonport theatre, Devonport Library, and local artspaces, ending at scenic Windsor Reserve and Devonport Beach. Highlights include: • Devonport Naval Base and Calliope Dock • Bear Wall ruins from an 1880s pleasure garden • Historic Anne Street’s preserved villas • Tainui waka landing site at Torpedo Bay • "Old Albert," a giant 1893 fig tree • “Untidy Soldier” WWI memorial • Devonport Chocolates' artisan treats Experience a unique blend of history, culture, and coastal beauty.

Explore Waiheke Island at your own pace with all-day tickets for a hop-on, hop-off island explorer bus. Plan the perfect day with help from the onboard host, then see the things that interest you most, choosing from 16 stops near vineyards, galleries, beaches, and trailheads. This full-day Waiheke Island experience offers a personalized combination of nature, culture, and food, and departs from Matiatia every 60 minutes from morning until evening.

Take an in-depth tour of the wine-growing region on Waiheke Island with a guide on this excursion. You'll learn about what makes the vineyards so successful and the characteristics of the local wine through guided commentary and visits to three top vineyards. With round-trip transportation from Waiheke’s ferry terminal provided, you can take full advantage of the tastings without worrying about who will drive.

Discover the fascinating world of brewing and distilling on this comprehensive 50-minute tour. Guided by an expert, delve into the intricate processes of history, milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and aging while gaining insights into the similarities and differences between beer and whisky production. Sample both a beer and a whisky, and consider extending your experience with a specialist Tasting Flight for a deeper dive into flavours. This tour offers a maximum of 20 participants, ensuring an intimate setting for learning and enjoyment. - 50-minute guided tour covering brewing and distilling processes - Sample both beer and whisky during the tour - Perfect for groups of up to 20 people - Pre-booking required, with tours available most days at 11:15 am

Waiheke Island is a creative little community but many of the galleries and workshops are somewhat hidden. On a private guided art walk of the island you’ll be taken to some of the most interesting galleries, sculpture parks, and artist studios, all while enjoying the fresh air and views of the Hauraki Gulf and the beautiful island. It’s a gentle leisurely walk so is suitable for all kinds of travelers.

Wander around Auckland's historic seaside village of Devonport aboard a Segway on this guided sightseeing tour. Ride around the waterfront to Cheltenham Beach where you will catch views of the Hauraki Gulf and Rangitoto Island. Back at Devonport Wharf, enjoy maneuvering your Segway up and down the back streets of the village where you can admire its restored Victorian villas.

Explore the North Head Historic Reserve (Maungauika) via Segway on this comprehensive guided tour. Once a defense site, you’ll see military fortifications, bunkers, tunnels, and more, and get the chance to dismount and explore them a little. Listen as your guide points out places of historic significance and shares anecdotes about the area. Finish up with a ride past beaches and through parks, back into the heart of Devonport.

Indulge in the succulent tastes of Waiheke Island on a half-day food and wine tour. A guide picks you up from the wharf and takes you to boutique wineries. Taste wine accompanied by locally produced specialties such as olive oil, oysters, and artisan cheese. Then settle in for a platter lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Linger on Waiheke and take the ferry back to Auckland whenever you like.

Discover Waiheke Island's wine scene on a small-group tour starting at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Visit Oneroa Village for coffee, then explore family-owned boutique wineries off the beaten path along native bush-lined roads. Taste up to 15 premium handcrafted wines from sustainable vineyards, enjoy lunch options, and experience the island's authentic charm in a relaxed setting.

Immerse yourself in the living traditions, stories and landscapes of Māori culture on Waiheke Island. Travel with our Māori ambassador, Paora, who shares his whakapapa (genealogy), personal stories and deep connection to the island. Visit sacred sites and a local village, hear powerful tales of land wars, resilience and present-day Māori life, and see how ancient customs sit alongside modern New Zealand. Along the way, you’ll step inside a contemporary art studio to see how local artists respond to the land and culture through their work. Between stories and art, you’ll enjoy a relaxed day of kai (food), wine and waiata (song). Taste boutique Waiheke wines, and sit down to a seafront lunch with beautiful island views. This small-group experience is welcoming, conversational and respectful, giving you space to ask questions, connect with the people behind the culture and leave with a richer understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Take a premium wine tour of Waiheke Island and sip fine wines at this famed North Island destination, just a ferry ride away from Auckland. An informative local guide accompanies you to award-winning boutique vineyards and shares knowledge of the island and its viticulture along the way. Includes wine tasting fees and round-trip island transport from the ferry terminal by minibus.

Step into Devonport, Auckland’s charming seaside village where Victorian villas, volcanic cones, and sparkling harbor views set the scene. Just a short ferry ride from the city, this destination feels like a world apart. This 5-kilometer self-guided adventure takes you through 31 fascinating stops, from the bustling ferry terminal to the summit of Mount Victoria. Along the way, enjoy sweeping 360-degree views of Auckland’s skyline and Rangitoto Island. Wander at your own pace down leafy streets lined with heritage cottages, explore historic naval sites, and uncover hidden military tunnels. Your phone guides you seamlessly offline no data needed as you stroll between landmarks. Discover the Māori stories behind Takarunga’s sacred slopes and learn how Devonport once housed the Southern Hemisphere’s largest drydock. Here, ancient pā sites blend with modern cafés, boutique shops, and a vibrant village atmosphere.

The Devonport Explorer is a great way to discover Auckland being one of its oldest suburbs with arguably the best City skyline and Harbour Views. You will discover our Maori and European history along with its geology. This tour will fit many itineraries with ferry crossing from downtown only 15 minutes allowing flexibility along with coach and harbour travel. Within an hour and 15 minutes you can be standing on two Volcanic cones with commanding views overlooking Heritage homes built from native Kauri Timber. Discover why the locals describe this destination as close enough but far enough away. View skyline features a passing cruise liner and then in minutes a tranquil North Shore Beach. A visit to the suburb of Devonport is a must to any Auckland itinerary. If you make your way to Devonport you'll enjoy it but if you let us show you around you might want to live here.