Your Journey Begins – Matiatia Ferry Terminal or Waiheke Accommodation
Your private guide will welcome you on arrival at Matiatia Ferry Terminal or collect you directly from your Waiheke accommodation. From here, your personalised journey into Waiheke’s world of fine wine begins.
First Premium Vineyard – Sommelier-Led Tasting
Begin at one of Waiheke’s distinguished boutique vineyards, where a senior sommelier will guide you through a premium tasting showcasing the island’s distinctive terroir, winemaking philosophy and limited-production wines.
Second Premium Vineyard – Tasting & Two-Course Lunch
Continue to one of Waiheke’s iconic vineyard destinations for another premium wine experience followed by a gourmet two-course lunch. Each course is accompanied by Waiheke wine selected to complement the flavours of your meal.
Third Premium Vineyard – An Afternoon of Fine Wine
Your final vineyard offers another opportunity to explore Waiheke’s boutique wine scene through an expertly guided premium tasting.
For a different perspective on Waiheke’s artisan culture, one vineyard experience may be substituted with a premium gin, whisky, craft beer or olive oil tasting.
A Memorable Finish
At the end of your experience, your guide can return you to Matiatia Ferry Terminal for your journey back to Auckland.
Prefer to stay a little longer? Choose a drop-off in Oneroa Village and spend some time exploring its boutiques and galleries, enjoy dinner by the sea or simply settle in for one final glass of Waiheke wine.
As a private experience, the itinerary may vary according to seasonal vineyard availability, allowing us to showcase the very best Waiheke has to offer on the day of your tour.
No time-stamped itinerary table – narrative only. Needs a proper time-based itinerary built from the existing journey description.
Yes. The Sommelier’s Wine Tour is an exclusive private experience for you and your group, with a minimum booking of two guests.
The Sommelier’s Wine Tour is $790 per person, with a minimum of two guests.
Yes. Round-trip ferry tickets between Auckland and Waiheke Island are included, making your journey as seamless as possible.
Your guide can meet you at Matiatia Ferry Terminal or collect you from your Waiheke accommodation. Please confirm your preferred pick-up location with us at least 24 hours before your tour.
Your experience includes premium tastings at three carefully selected Waiheke venues, chosen to showcase the quality and diversity of the island’s boutique wine industry.
The experience is designed to go deeper into Waiheke wine. Your premium tastings are hosted by experienced wine professionals and senior sommeliers, giving you greater insight into the wines, terroir, vintages and winemaking techniques behind each glass.
Your experience includes a gourmet two-course lunch at one of Waiheke’s iconic vineyard restaurants, accompanied by carefully selected Waiheke wine.
Yes. Most dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Please advise us of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking so we can coordinate with the restaurant.
Not necessarily. If you would like to experience another side of Waiheke’s artisan culture, one of the vineyard tastings can be substituted with a premium gin, whisky, craft beer or olive oil experience.
No. As a premium private experience, the itinerary may vary depending on seasonal opening hours and vineyard availability. This flexibility allows us to select exceptional venues and create the best possible experience for your day.
Absolutely. Instead of returning directly to Matiatia Ferry Terminal, you can choose to finish your experience in Oneroa Village, where you can explore boutique shops and galleries, enjoy dinner or simply stay on the island a little longer.
Local expertise. Trusted relationships. Exceptional wine experiences.
With more than a decade of experience showcasing Waiheke Island, we’ve built strong relationships with the island’s vineyards, winemakers and hospitality community; connections that allow us to create wine experiences that go beyond the standard cellar door visit.
Our knowledgeable local guides understand Waiheke, its wine and the stories behind the people who produce it. We carefully select each venue to ensure your day reflects the quality, character and diversity of one of New Zealand’s most distinctive wine regions.
As one of Waiheke’s most established wine tour operators, we take care of every detail, from ferry arrangements and private transport to vineyard bookings and dining, so your experience feels effortless from beginning to end.
For us, exceptional wine tourism is about more than what’s in the glass. It’s about local knowledge, genuine relationships and connecting our guests with the very best of Waiheke.
Private experience pairing premium tastings, panoramic views and gourmet dining
