Top Waiheke Island Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Discover the wines of Waiheke on a day trip from Auckland with a small-group tour that visits boutique vineyards. It’s easy to hop a morning ferry and cross the Hauraki Gulf for the short ride to the island. Your guide meets you upon arrival and shares lively commentary as you head to local vineyards for tastings. Afterward, choose to have lunch in Oneroa with a transfer to the ferry, or stay longer and make your own way back to the ferry. Ferry tickets are excluded.

Sample several of Waiheke Island’s award-winning wines at vineyards across the island before stopping for a gourmet meal at a beachfront restaurant on this half-day tour of the island. Gaze out over the Hauraki Gulf while you dine and then continue your tour, setting off to taste yet more wine.

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.

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.

Guided tours are a great way to explore a new location but sometimes you want to set off on a pre-planned route on your own. With this e-bike rental package, explore Waiheke Island’s Five Bays Ride, taking in the island’s sandy beaches, olive groves, and more than a dozen vineyards.

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.

Sample local wine and produce on a Waiheke Island wineries tour. Ferry tickets are included for easy access from downtown Auckland. Visit three vineyards to taste artisan wines and enjoy a 2-course lunch at one winery restaurant. Stop at an olive grove for local olive-oil tastings. This tour offers a relaxed pace on Waiheke Island's renowned wine route.

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.

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.

Auckland’s Waiheke Island is famous for its wineries, but they’re spread out so it’s not easy to get between them on foot or by bicycle, and it’s not safe to drive if you’re drinking. Simplify your day with a wine-tasting and food tour. Visit three of the Waiheke’s premier wineries for tastings, and settle down to a relaxed lunch at one winery restaurant with great views overlooking Onetangi Beach.

Explore pretty Waiheke Island's beaches, vineyards, and rolling scenery on a small-group day tour that includes tastings at three boutique vineyards. You'll get an overview and orientation of the island, stopping for great views and sandy beaches, and learn about local wine production as you sip Waiheke vintages. Group size is limited to six people to ensure personal service, with pickup and drop-off at Waiheke Island’s wharf.

Discover Devonport on a guided walking tour through one of Auckland’s oldest seaside suburbs. Starting at the historic Devonport Ferry Terminal, this 60–75 minute, 3km journey explores volcanic cones like Mount Victoria (Takarunga), Māori heritage, and Victorian architecture. Highlights include the Michael King Writers Centre, The Vic cinema, Holy Trinity Church, and Devonport Library—near the site of New Zealand women’s first votes in 1893. Walk past heritage sites like Old Albert tree, naval relics, and the Devonport Yacht Club, and learn about the town’s role in the nuclear-free movement. This tour blends history, culture, and panoramic harbour views in a charming, village setting.

Waiheke Island is a must-visit getaway from Auckland city, but bringing your car over from the mainland can be a hassle, and the island’s bus service only covers some areas. Enjoy a private guided tour of Waiheke by 4-wheel-drive vehicle that can reach parts of the hilly island regular cars can’t manage. The itinerary is customizable to suit your needs and interests—perhaps visit beaches, wineries, and coastal lookouts.

New Zealand makes iconic wines that are famous around the world, and Waiheke Island is home to some of the region’s most popular wineries. Visit three of the top vineyards on the island and sample up to 12 different vintages while also learning about the island’s history and discovering some local hidden gems.

The award-winning wineries on Waiheke Island near Auckland craft some of the best wines in the country. Sample a selection of wines at three different vineyards on this winery tour, discovering the island’s lush green scenery while learning about its history as you travel between venues in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

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.

Explore the Island Paradise, and sample some of the most divine wines that Waiheke has to offer. All while having your own private Guide, knowledgeable about local history, hidden gems, and of course wine! You will experience wine tasting of at least 8 wines at 2 top boutique vineyards. You will spend 2 hours in style – with privacy and attention unmatched by traditional group tours.

Far End Tour is our exclusive offer, as it's a very remote part of Waiheke that most people miss out on. It gives visitors a real variety of venues and locations to explore. -- Explore the Island Paradise, and sample some of the most divine wines that Waiheke has to offer. All while having your own private Guide, knowledgeable about local history, hidden gems, and of course wine! Up to 12 Wine Tastings on 3 Top Vineyards included You will spend 4 hours in style – with privacy and attention unmatched by traditional group tours.

Sip and savor your way around Waiheke Island on this small-group wine tasting tour with a local guide. Enjoy pickup from the ferry or your accommodations and travel by air-conditioned vehicle, soaking up the scenic views and learning about the island and its inhabitants on the drive. Visit three different vineyards for wine tastings and food pairings, and enjoy a shared platter lunch with a glass of wine.

Drive Waiheke Island yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole island in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — most people begin at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal as they roll off the ferry, but Oneroa or anywhere on the island works just as well — choose the cellar doors you want from the 22 on the map, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 56 narrated stories cover the vineyards, bays and history: as you turn onto Onetangi Road you'll hear how, in 1987, Stephen White's Stonyridge Larose was hailed as the finest red New Zealand had produced — from an island the experts had dismissed as a waste of good vines. No group, no schedule, no guide — linger over lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops on the island's quiet eastern half. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.

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

Take a break from Auckland's busy streets on this small-group tour to Waiheke Island. Arrive via boat from downtown Auckland for an action-packed itinerary among the island’s many vineyards and olive groves. Join your guide for a thrilling zipline experience, forest walk, and wine tasting, and recharge with a 2-course lunch.

Waiheke Island isn’t as built up as nearby Auckland, so it's not quite as easy to get around. On this private guided tour, hop aboard an electric van and let your guide direct you to a range of popular tourist attractions. Stroll along the island’s white sand beaches, enjoy a decadent artisanal ice cream, discover some historic Maori carvings, and much more.