All Waiheke Island Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

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.

Soar through the treetops of Waiheke Island on a zipline tour featuring dual cables that let you fly side-by-side with a friend. After a quick ferry from Auckland (own expense), your half-day tour includes a brief island overview by minivan and an interpretive bushland walk. Numbers are limited to 12 participants for a personalized small-group experience. Weight limits apply: minimum 66lbs (30kg), maximum 275lbs (125kg).

Embark on a day of good food and wine on Waiheke Island with a package that includes a round-trip ferry ride across the Hauraki Gulf from Auckland, wine tasting and lunch, and a hop-on hop-off bus pass for semi-independent exploration. Visit local vineyards and other bus stops, and admire the beautiful views of the island and back across the water to Auckland. An easy way to get out of Auckland.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Escape the ordinary with an evening adventure across Waiheke’s acclaimed wine region. As Auckland’s skyline begins to twinkle in the distance, you’ll be savouring premium wines and indulging in gourmet cuisine in some of the island’s most spectacular settings. Exclusive evening access to premier vineyards Expert-guided wine tastings at two world-class wineries Gourmet two-course dinner with breathtaking views – Take the 3 PM ferry from Auckland to Waiheke. If you plan to stay on the island, we can arrange a pick-up from your accommodation. Wine Tastings at Batch Winery, the highest vineyard on the Island, with 360-degree views of the Hauraki Gulf and the Coromandel Peninsula. Tasting small batch boutique wines Cable Bay Vineyards offers spectacular views & premium, hand-crafted wines. Two-course dinner at Mudbrick’s iconic Vineyard, or KI Maha, restaurant right across from Onetangi Beach Catch the 8 pm back to Auckland or be dropped off at accommodations.

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.

Despite being located so close to the city of Auckland, Waiheke Island is home to a great number of vineyards and natural habitats. Explore three different wineries and sample wine crafted from locally-grown grapes while gazing out at the sunset as it sets over the Hauraki Gulf on this evening tour.

After making your own way to Waiheke Island—or perhaps staying here—begin your tour at the easy-to-find Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Admire the views of the Hauraki Gulf as someone else drives you to your first wine tasting and lunch in a vineyard. Continue to other island settlements and wineries throughout the afternoon, before ending at an ocean-facing vineyard. Opt to stay for dinner (own expense) or be returned to the wharf.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.