The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max)
Overview
Our tours are fun and engaging. Being a family run business and locals ourselves, we know how to make our guests feel right at home.
Come and sample some of our award winning wines at three boutique vineyards, whilst soaking up the beautiful scenery along the way.
We specialise in small group tours, which allows us to drop you right at the vineyard entrances.
All tastings and lunch reservations are pre-booked, so no queuing, no disappointments when the vineyards are fully booked for walk-ins.
Let us take care of the details, while you enjoy your day exploring the island.
What's Included
- Comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Scenic drive, with plenty of time for photo opportunities
- Live commentary by a local guide, sharing quirky island stories
- Cost for lunch is not included (vineyard reservation will be made by us)
- Ferry tickets
Meeting and Pickup
High season (End Oct - Easter Weekend): If you’re staying in Auckland, please arrive at the Downtown Ferry Terminal (99 Quay St) by 9:15am so you have time to purchase your tickets and join the queue for the 10:00am ferry to Waiheke.You can buy tickets online or on the day:Island Direct – (guaranteed seat) 9.15am ex Auckland & 4.15pm ex WaihekeFullers360 – (walk‑up, first‑come‑first‑served)When you arrive on Waiheke, look out for our representative holding a small surfboard‑shaped welcome sign with your name on it.If you are staying on Waiheke, please get in touch so we can organise a pickup from your accommodation (terms and conditions apply).If you are bringing luggage, please get in touch so we can organise room in our vehicles.
What To Expect
Our Best Cellar Wine Tour will take you on a journey where soil, climate and vines co-exist in perfect harmony. A perfect day trip for special celebrations, hanging out with friends or just a day to wine down.
Our tour starts off with a scenic drive as you soak up the sights of our magical island, from galleries, shops, restaurants, vines and golden sand beaches. Your local tour guide will share stories about Waiheke, our discovery of wine and olives, our celebrities “world famous on Waiheke” of course and our little visitors (Godwits) who have chosen Waiheke as part of their international stop over.
Includes visiting three boutique vineyards for wine tastings (10-15 wines tasted)
Lunch stop at one of our vineyards or beach side restaurant (cost for lunch not included)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max)?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Comfortable, air conditioned vehicles.
- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Scenic drive, with plenty of time for photo opportunities.
- Live commentary by a local guide, sharing quirky island stories.
- Cost for lunch is not included (vineyard reservation will be made by us).
- Ferry tickets.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max) 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
- Comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Scenic drive, with plenty of time for photo opportunities
- Live commentary by a local guide, sharing quirky island stories
- Cost for lunch is not included (vineyard reservation will be made by us)
- Ferry tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
