WAIHEKE ISLAND ZEITGEIST Small Group Rural Side Premium Wine Tour
Overview
Experience the whole of Waiheke rather than a fraction and enjoy the deep treasures with a small personalized group in comfort with everything beautifully arranged for you. Being a local Grant knows the island like a native bird and literally takes you to the heart of paradise on the most beautiful roads and to the ideal spots where you can soak up the Waiheke Jurassic island energy. This is the smallest most flexible company fully focused on providing cherished guests with the most authentic day. You will see a lot more of Waiheke Island and thoroughly enjoy your day. Grant has great connections to the best truly boutique wineries and the lunch stop options are second to none. Waiheke is famous for quirky people and you will meet some characters along the way. I sincerely hope you go ahead and book with us and give us the opportunity to amaze you with the inside scoop on one of the most amazing islands in the world! Cheers!
What's Included
- Small food pairings at the first or second winery
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Taste around 15 premium Waiheke Island boutique wines.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Amazing Lunch Stop Option
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip Ferry from Auckland
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Auckland 1081
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Grant is there to greet you as you step onto Waiheke Island paradise. After a brief stop in Oneroa Village we drive up to the northern face for amazing views and along the most beautiful native bush lined roads looking down to the sparkling blue water as we head towards your first Waiheke winery. We avoid the heavily used tour routes and head along the back roads. We focus on family owned wineries where the people are salt of the Earth real passionate Waihekeans doing the hard graft and the wine is the best being made from hand picked grapes from the sustainable vineyards surrounding you. These people are our friends. Every wine maker has a unique approach and our guests often comment on the relaxed flow of the tour and nice contrasting boutique wineries. You get to feel part of the scene and soak up the tangible vibe of this miraculous living island. You will get to taste up to 15 premium handcrafted Waiheke wines with amazing lunch options and get Waihekefied! The eastern side of the island is the showcases the real nature of Waiheke. Native trees and native birds everywhere. The big tours hardly venture out there and we often have the finest small wineries to ourselves. Cheers!!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Personalised groups of up to 9 people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Small food pairings at the first or second winery.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Taste around 15 premium Waiheke Island boutique wines.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Amazing Lunch Stop Option.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Round-trip Ferry from Auckland.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the WAIHEKE ISLAND ZEITGEIST Small Group Rural Side Premium Wine Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small food pairings at the first or second winery
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Taste around 15 premium Waiheke Island boutique wines.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Amazing Lunch Stop Option
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip Ferry from Auckland
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Personalised groups of up to 9 people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
