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Waiheke Island Vineyards & Bush Walk: Wine Tasting & Picnic Lunch

Offered by Terra & Tide

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$477.00 per person

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5 hours (approx.) Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Tour Overview

Embark on a dynamic exploration of Waiheke Island, where the natural beauty of bush and coastal scenery meets the refined pleasure of wine tasting. This guided walk begins with a leisurely hike through rejuvenating bushland, leading to the headland. Here, you'll pause to absorb expansive views across the Hauraki Gulf, spotting distant islands that speckle the azure waters.

The journey continues along well-trodden bush tracks surrounded by native flora. As the trail ascends, the landscape opens up to reveal sweeping vistas of undulating hills, lush vineyards, and the sparkling sea beyond. This picturesque route not only offers a feast for the eyes but also a chance to engage with the island's natural environment intimately.

Highlighting the tour are stops at two renowned vineyards: Mudbrick Vineyard and Cable Bay Vineyards. Each offers a unique array of wines that reflect the terroir of Waiheke Island. Whether you prefer a robust red or a crisp white, you can indulge in tastings that cater to a variety of preferences and price points. Optionally, complement your tasting with a lunch that showcases local produce, providing a culinary counterpart to the day’s sensory experiences.

This tour is thoughtfully designed to balance physical activity with leisurely indulgence, making it suitable for a range of fitness levels and interests. It's a splendid way to experience the unique blend of natural and crafted elegance that Waiheke Island has to offer.

What's Included

  • Two wine tastings, at Cable Bay Vineyards and Mudbrick Vineyard, with tasting costs included
  • Picnic lunch: a sandwich from a local partner, a sweet treat and two pieces of fruit, made with local ingredients
  • Terra & Tide guide trained in local flora, fauna, conservation, and Māori history and culture
  • Meet and finish at Matiatia Ferry Wharf, Waiheke Island

Not Included:

  • Ferry fares between Auckland and Waiheke Island
  • Additional wine tastings

What To Expect

  1. 1
    Meet your guide at 9:50am as you leave the 9:00am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland.

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  2. 2

    Waiheke Island

    This spectacular walk has a little bit of everything – bush, beach, headlands, and vineyards. Beginning with a walk through restored and regenerating bush up to the headland for some spectacular views of the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. We continue on through lush established bush tracks and through the rolling hills overlooking beautiful valley, vineyard and sea views where there is time available for wine tasting and/or lunch at two of Waiheke’s best loved vineyards - Mudbrick Vineyard or Cable Bay Vineyards – there are tasting options to suit all budgets.

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  3. 3
    Atawhai Whenua Forest and Bird Reserve. Walk through regenerating native bush. Your guide points out native plants and birds and explains the island's conservation projects.

    30 minutes

  4. 4
    Pio Rehutai Reserve. Continue on the reserve trails with your guide.

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  5. 5

    Cable Bay Vineyards

    Wine tasting at one of Waiheke's best-known estates.

    30 minutes

  6. 6

    Mudbrick Vineyard

    Picnic lunch in the olive grove above the vineyard, then a wine tasting.

    30 minutes

  7. 7

    Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana

    Pass by the Hauraki Gulf Islands, with views towards Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula.

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  8. 8
    Matiatia Bay (finish). Back at the ferry wharf at about 3:00pm.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fullers360 Matiatia ticket office

1 Ocean View Road, Oneroa, Auckland 1081, New Zealand

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Your tour begins on Waiheke Island — no hotel pickups. If arriving on the 9am Auckland ferry, your guide will be holding a sign on your left as you disembark at Matiatia. The walk ends back at Matiatia Wharf around 3pm, in time for an afternoon ferry to Auckland.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Catch the 9:00am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland. The crossing takes approximately 35 minutes. Ferry tickets are not included.
  • Your guide waits on your left as you leave the ferry at Matiatia, before the terminal, holding a Terra & Tide sign.
  • The tour finishes at Matiatia Ferry Wharf at about 3:00pm, in time for the 3:00pm or 4:00pm sailing depending on group pace.
  • The walk is 4 to 6 km, with 2.5 to 3 hours of walking. It is graded Easy.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen, plus a raincoat if rain is forecast.
  • The tour runs in all weather unless conditions are extreme. If it is cancelled for extreme weather, you will be offered a full refund or a new date.
  • Maximum 12 guests per tour.
  • Minimum age 8. The walk is not suitable for children under 8.
  • Guests must be 18 or over to take part in the wine tastings, with photo ID required at the vineyards.
  • Not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.