● Relaxed, premium afternoon wine experience hosted by a passionate local guide
● Boutique wine tastings at three handpicked vineyards, coastal scenery, insider
stories
● Lunch at Ki Māha overlooking Onetangi Beach, paired with a glass of wine
● Positioned for couples, friends and solo travellers wanting a relaxed, elevated pace
Let your senses guide you on a journey through Waiheke’s most celebrated wineries and landscapes.
Premium wine tastings at three of Waiheke’s finest vineyards
Gourmet lunch at Ki Māha, the island’s award-winning beachfront restaurant overlooking Onetangi Beach
Spectacular 360° island views from Waiheke’s highest vineyard
Expert local guides sharing stories of Waiheke’s winemaking, culture, and community
Yes.
Your experience includes a gourmet lunch at Ki Māha, one of Waiheke Island’s most celebrated beachfront restaurants overlooking beautiful Onetangi Beach. Recently recognised in the MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026, Ki Māha is renowned for showcasing the very best local produce in an elegant coastal setting.
Your lunch includes:
It’s the perfect way to begin an unforgettable afternoon exploring Waiheke’s world-class wineries.
No.
Ferry tickets are not included in the tour price and should be purchased separately.
We recommend travelling with Island Direct, our preferred ferry partner, for guaranteed seating and a seamless journey between Auckland and Waiheke Island.
Alternatively, guests may travel with Fullers360.
We recommend travelling on the Island Direct Ferry, our preferred ferry partner, which currently departs Auckland at 11:15am. Ferry timetables may change throughout the year, so please refer to the latest departure times on our website before travelling.
Guests may also travel with Fullers360 using the equivalent morning sailing from Downtown Auckland (11:00am).
Your local guide will be waiting to welcome you at Matiatia Wharf upon arrival.
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.
Relaxed, premium afternoon wine experience hosted by a passionate local guide
