Private - Waiheke Freedom Tours: Man O' War & the Wild East
Overview
Most visitors see Waiheke's busy middle. On this private six-hour tour you'll see the whole island: the coast road east, lunch on Man O' War Bay and far-end tastings few visitors reach.
It's just your group (up to four guests) with a local guide and a spacious luxury 4WD, so the day runs at your pace. Your guide stays with you all day, sharing island life, history and the stories behind the wine: we never just drop you at the cellar door. We'll leave you to enjoy lunch, and when the moment calls for it, we're happy to sit back and let the island speak for itself.
Follow the route below, and tell us before your tour what you like to drink so we can fine-tune the tastings around you.
We meet you at Matiatia Wharf off the 10am Fullers or 10:15 Island Direct ferry from downtown Auckland, and the tour ends at 5pm at your drop-off point. Children are welcome: under 12s travel free, and Man O' War has a playground. Locally owned and family-run, guiding on Waiheke since 2019.
What's Included
- Bottled water Chilled Waiheke Mineral Water
- Beach towels, a picnic blanket, natural sunscreen and umbrellas (just in case)
- Private tour for your group only
- Lunch and tastings booked for you before you arrive
- With a passionate local guide who stays with you all day
- Spacious, luxury 4WD
- A photo album of your day
- Lunch Paid on the day; order à la carte as you like
- Alcoholic beverages Tastings. Pay as you go, giving you freedom to choose, and only pay for those tasting
- Ferry to and from Auckland (book it yourself, with Island Direct)
Meeting and Pickup
We meet you at Matiatia Wharf as you step off the ferry (the 10am Fullers or 10:15 Island Direct from downtown Auckland arrive in time for the 11am start), or at your Waiheke accommodation. At the wharf, look for your guide holding a welcome board with your booking name. Coming over on the car ferry to Kennedy Point, or on the Explore ferry to Man O' War Bay? Let us know and we'll meet you there. The tour ends at 5pm wherever you'd like to be dropped on Waiheke. If you we are not picking you up from Waiheke's Matiatia Ferry terminal please be sure to let us know where you are staying.Please visit our website to review our FAQs and check out our Destinations page for an overview of what Waiheke has to offer.
Ocean View Road
Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Waiheke Island
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palm Beach
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Onetangi
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Owhiti Bay
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Man O' War Vineyards
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waiheke Distilling Co
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cowes Bay Road
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mudbrick Vineyard
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oneroa
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Car and booster seats provided free on request: tell us your children’s ages and heights when you book
- Children under 12 travel free, and every child takes a seat (maximum four guests in total)
- Foldable strollers fit in the back of the 4WD SUV
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private – Waiheke Freedom Tours: Man O’ War & the Wild East?
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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).
- Bottled water. Chilled Waiheke Mineral Water.
- Beach towels, a picnic blanket, natural sunscreen and umbrellas (just in case).
- Private tour for your group only.
- Lunch and tastings booked for you before you arrive.
- With a passionate local guide who stays with you all day.
- Spacious, luxury 4WD.
- A photo album of your day.
- Lunch. Paid on the day; order à la carte as you like.
- Alcoholic beverages. Tastings. Pay as you go, giving you freedom to choose, and only pay for those tasting.
- Ferry to and from Auckland (book it yourself, with Island Direct).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private - Waiheke Freedom Tours: Man O' War & the Wild East is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private – Waiheke Freedom Tours: Man O’ War & the Wild East will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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
- Bottled waterChilled Waiheke Mineral Water
- Beach towels, a picnic blanket, natural sunscreen and umbrellas (just in case)
- Private tour for your group only
- Lunch and tastings booked for you before you arrive
- With a passionate local guide who stays with you all day
- Spacious, luxury 4WD
- A photo album of your day
- LunchPaid on the day; order à la carte as you like
- Alcoholic beveragesTastings. Pay as you go, giving you freedom to choose, and only pay for those tasting
- Ferry to and from Auckland (book it yourself, with Island Direct)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Car and booster seats provided free on request: tell us your children’s ages and heights when you book
- Children under 12 travel free, and every child takes a seat (maximum four guests in total)
- Foldable strollers fit in the back of the 4WD SUV
