Waiheke Island Wine Escape Tour
Overview
You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through the beautiful Hauraki Gulf takes around 35 mins aboard a large “Fullers”ferry that has bar and refreshment facilities onboard.
Take a scenic Tour around to the northern side of the Island taking in Oneroa Beach, Palm Bay picturesque Onetangi Beach.
On the island you will visit and enjoy premium tastings at three vineyards with a choice from Mudbrick Vineyard, Stonyridge, Cable Bay, Obsidian, Tantalus and Te Motu.
Sample award winning Olive Oil from Rangihoua Olive growers. Their oils have made it into the Flos Ole’ Italian guide of the world’s best Olive Oils.
An hour and a quarter is located to take lunch a restaurant at your own expense. Lunch is not included in the tariff but we can recommend or arrange a reservation at Mudbrick Vineyard Bistro, Cable Bay, Tantalus or other cafe to suit your budget.
We return on the 4.00pm Ferry to downtown Auckland.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Passenger Ferry Tickets
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Premium Wine Tasting Fees
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages All beverages with lunch are at the clients own expense
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
10 Ocean View Road
Oneroa, 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
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Obsidian Vineyard
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Onetangi Beach
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tantalus Estate Vineyard & Winery
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Te Motu Vineyard
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mudbrick Vineyard
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-7346P7
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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.
- Passenger Ferry Tickets.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Premium Wine Tasting Fees.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. All beverages with lunch are at the clients own expense.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Waiheke Island Wine Escape Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waiheke Island Wine Escape Tour 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 water
- Passenger Ferry Tickets
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Premium Wine Tasting Fees
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAll beverages with lunch are at the clients own expense
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
