Top Waiheke Island Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

Discover the charm of Waiheke Island on a private tour crafted just for you. With a local guide who has 20 years of experience, explore the island’s stunning beaches, renowned wineries, and vibrant art scene at your own pace. Tailor your itinerary to include your favorite highlights, whether it's indulging in local cuisine or enjoying breathtaking views. Accompanied by a curated jazz soundtrack including Briar's own 4 Jazz Cds that are on Spotify, this exclusive experience offers a unique and personal insight into the island's culture and beauty. Ideal for small groups of 2 to 4 people, this tour ensures a relaxed and intimate adventure. - Private, tailored tours for 2–4 people with a local guide - Choose your own highlights: wineries, Mudbrick, Man O War, Tantalus, beaches, and food - Enjoy a personal touch with the sounds of Briars jazz albums. Briar might even sing for you if you ask. Singing along welcome. - Experience Waiheke Island at your own pace with insider knowledge

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.

Experience our beautiful motu in comfort as we take you on an unforgettable tour. Our spacious 4WD whisks you away to the stunning and less-accessible parts of the island that some tours don't go. The Waiheke Island Experience includes breathtaking vistas across the Hauraki Gulf, beautiful beaches and some of the best venues the island has to offer. We can discuss options with you to ensure you get to do what interests you most. Our 4WD vehicle is ideal for couples or small groups (max 4 people) and we happily take children if you can provide any vehicle safety equipment they may need. The tour starts at 10.45 am and ends at 3.45 pm unless otherwise arranged. Note: tours are customised for each group and venues are subject to availability. Please visit our website for special offers.

Waiheke Island is a great destination for travelers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. On this full-day private tour, customize your trip to suit your tastes. Take in the island’s serene countryside with a peaceful forest walking tour or coastal trail, relax on one of Waiheke’s sandy beaches, visit one of the many local wineries, and much more.

This tour takes in all that Waiheke has to offer while also getting you off the beaten tourist trail. To truly understand our land is to understand it through the eyes of us, the indigenous people. You will be greeted by your local guide at the wharf upon your arrival. First is an orientation around Waiheke taking in stunning sea views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City and the Pacific Ocean. You will visit pristine white sand beaches and hear the history and stories of the places you visit and see. You will visit the focal point of the Māori community on Waiheke, learn about the significance and importance of carving and traditional tattooing, the revitalization of Māori language and the impact of colonization on Māori people.

Your dog is welcome on this Island Adventure! The day is designed to meet your specific needs so that we get to do exactly what you would like to do on your special day out on Waiheke with the best local host for inside tips and luxury transport.

Most googled reviewed Tour company on Waiheke Island — your sommelier pours the first tasting right there on the bus while the island rolls past beneath you on your way. Ocean on one side, vineyards on the other, wine in your hand. It's a pretty great way to begin. The main event starts at Batch Winery, the highest point on the island. You'll step off and sit down with a special glass of wine and a charcuterie board, with panoramic views stretching out in every direction. From there it's down to the beach for a proper wander around, grab an ice cream, shoes off, sand between your toes, that deep exhale you've been saving up. Then off to Oneroa Village — grab a coffee, duck into the boutique shops, soak up the little-town energy that makes Waiheke feel like Waiheke. The grand finale is Mudbrick Vineyard, the most iconic vineyard on Waiheke. A final tasting with the Hauraki Gulf sparkling below you, and one of those moments where you just look around and think, "Yeah. This is it."

Take a small-group guided walk on Waiheke Island so you don’t get lost exploring the beaches and forests on your own. Your guide will point out native wildlife and birds, and tell you all about the island’s unique plant life. This is an ideal day out for active travelers who enjoy being outdoors, plus you can go swimming or relax afterwards, as the tour ends near a beach.

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.

iWalkWaiheke offers a bespoke and personalised walking holiday experience. Vicki, your host and ex-superyacht chef, has walked (and sailed) all over the world before setting up iWalkWaiheke. You will receive Superyacht food and service, on a relaxed and fun few days where all the details are taken care of for you. With iWalkWaiheke, we can be very flexible with how far you walk each day, we offer you a suggested itinerary, but we offer a pick up from where you get to each day! Contact iWalkWaiheke for bookings of more than 2 people.

iWalkWaiheke offers a bespoke and personalised walking holiday experience. Vicki, your host and ex-superyacht chef, has walked (and sailed) all over the world before setting up iWalkWaiheke. You will receive Superyacht food and service, on a relaxed and fun few days where all the details are taken care of for you. With iWalkWaiheke, we can be very flexible with how far you walk each day, we offer you a suggested itinerary, but we offer a pick up from where you get to each day! If you prefer a scenic drive and a swimming day, or thoroughly relaxed day off, all is possible with iWalkWaiheke. Contact iWalkWaiheke for bookings of more than 2 people.

Discover the incredible hidden paradise of Waiheke Island with this wine tour. Board the ferry from Auckland City to arrive at the local Matiatia wharf to launch your adventure. Explore hidden beaches, and the town centre's art, before heading to local vineyards. Taste the wine of multiple vineyards, including Mudbrick, and sample olive oils on the Rangihoua Estate. After indulging in a delicious lunch, board the convenient return ferry.

Delight in a dark sky experience on Waiheke Island. Join us for a night walk and a special stargazing experience on Waiheke Island – far enough away from the city to have a stunning night sky. We offer customised tours with telescopes, binoculars and the naked eye with our specialist guides. Learn all about the Southern skies and discover planets, constellations, distant stars and galaxies.

IImmerse yourself in the living traditions, stories and landscapes of Māori culture on Waiheke Island. Travel with our Māori ambassador, Paoroa, who shares his whakapapa (genealogy), personal stories and deep connection to the island. Visit significant 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, sample local produce, 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.

Delight in the birdsong on magical Waiheke Island, one of NZ’s best birding destinations. Waiheke is increasingly a bird lover’s paradise thanks to our extensive reforestation and government-funded predator-free Waiheke project, Te Korowai O Waiheke. Join us to discover seabirds, shorebirds as well as birds of the forest in our regional park. Spot all the major species that make their home here whilst learning about our conservation efforts, their habitat and what makes these species special.