Yes, incl. bread & dips to share, one main, one complimentary beverage
No, recommend Island Direct (preferred partner) or Fullers360
Island Direct 11:15am recommended; Fullers360 11:00am equivalent
Your friendly Waiheke Wine Tours guide will be waiting for you at Matiatia Ferry Terminal, wearing company uniform and holding a welcome sign with your booking name.
If you’re already staying on Waiheke Island, please let us know before your tour. We’ll do our best to arrange a convenient pickup point along our route where possible.
This premium afternoon experience includes tastings at three carefully selected Waiheke wineries.
Your itinerary typically includes:
Should one of our featured vineyards be unavailable, we’ll substitute it with another premium Waiheke winery of equal quality to ensure you enjoy the same exceptional experience.
Absolutely.
Whether you’re completely new to wine or already have a passion for it, the Afternoon Wine Affair has been designed to be enjoyable for everyone.
Our knowledgeable local guides and welcoming cellar door hosts create a relaxed atmosphere where you’ll learn about Waiheke Island’s unique wine region, its history and its people—without any pressure or intimidating wine jargon.
Batch Winery sits approximately 240 metres above sea level, making it the highest vineyard on Waiheke Island.
Guests love Batch for its breathtaking panoramic views across Auckland, the Hauraki Gulf and the Coromandel Peninsula, along with its handcrafted boutique wines produced in small quantities.
It’s consistently one of the highlights of the Afternoon Wine Affair.
Occasionally, vineyards may be unavailable due to private events, seasonal closures or operational reasons.
If this happens, we’ll simply replace it with another carefully selected premium winery that offers a similar standard of wine, hospitality, and scenery.
Our goal is always to ensure you enjoy an outstanding afternoon featuring three exceptional wine tastings.
Absolutely.
The Afternoon Wine Affair is one of our most popular experiences for couples looking to enjoy a relaxed afternoon together.
From an award-winning seaside lunch at Ki Māha to boutique vineyard tastings and spectacular island views, it’s the perfect combination of food, wine, scenery and genuine Waiheke hospitality.
Yes.
All of the wineries we visit have cellar doors where guests can purchase wines to enjoy at home or have shipped where available.
Many of these wines are produced in limited quantities and are only available on Waiheke Island, making them the perfect souvenir from your visit. International shipping can be arranged directly to your home from our winery partners.
Yes.
Rather than returning directly to the ferry terminal, you can choose to finish your tour in Oneroa Village.
Spend some extra time browsing boutique shops, visiting local art galleries, enjoying a drink by the beach or treating yourself to an ice cream before catching one of the regular ferries back to Auckland.
A relaxed afternoon, thoughtfully curated the Waiheke way.
The Afternoon Wine Affair™ is designed for those who want to experience the best of Waiheke without rushing the day. With a later start, premium wine tastings and a beautiful beachfront lunch at Ki Māha, every part of the experience has been carefully selected to showcase the island at its best.
Our passionate local guides bring much more than wine knowledge to the day. They share the stories, people and hidden details that give Waiheke its unique character, while taking care of every detail along the way.
With more than a decade of experience welcoming visitors to the island, Waiheke Wine Tours combines genuine local knowledge, carefully selected vineyards and warm Kiwi hospitality to create an effortless and memorable afternoon.
All you need to do is arrive, relax and enjoy Waiheke.
Relaxed, premium afternoon wine experience hosted by a passionate local guide
