Private Boutique Wine Experience – Waiheke Island 🍷🌿

Waiheke Island is New Zealand’s island of wine — home to more than 25 boutique vineyards 🍇, award-winning cellar doors, artisan producers, and breathtaking coastal scenery overlooking the Hauraki Gulf 🌊 and Auckland City skyline ✨

From elegant vineyard restaurants 🍴 and world-class wine tastings to hidden cellar doors tucked amongst the vines, Waiheke is the ultimate destination for lovers of fine wine, gourmet food, and relaxed luxury 🥂

Your Bespoke Waiheke Wine Journey 🚐🍷

Your experience begins the moment you step off the ferry from Auckland ⛴️, where your personal local guide will warmly welcome you before escorting you into the beauty of Waiheke Island 🌿

Designed entirely around your preferences, this private boutique experience allows you to explore Waiheke at your own pace ✨ Whether you’d prefer later start times, collection from Kennedy Point, or pick-up directly from your Waiheke accommodation 🏡, we’ll tailor the day to suit you perfectly.

Over approximately five hours 🕰️, you’ll discover a handpicked selection of Waiheke’s most loved boutique vineyards 🍷, enjoying premium wine tastings while taking in spectacular island scenery, rolling vineyards, olive groves, and panoramic sea views 🌊

For those wanting something a little different, we can also include:

Craft beer tastings 🍺
Artisan gin or spirit tastings 🍸
Olive oil tastings 🫒
Scenic island stops 📸
Gourmet vineyard lunches 🍴
Art Galleries
Oneroa Village mooch for shopping

This is far more than simply a wine tour — it’s a personalised island experience designed to showcase the very best of Waiheke through exceptional wines, stunning landscapes, and authentic local hospitality ✨

Create Your Perfect Waiheke Experience 🍇

Choose from some of Waiheke Island’s most iconic vineyards and tasting experiences:

Batch Winery 🍷 — wine tastings and panoramic island views
Kennedy Point Vineyard 🫒 — wine, olive oil, and honey tastings
Te Motu Vineyard 🍴 — elegant vineyard dining and premium wines
Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant 🌇 — iconic views overlooking Auckland City
Cable Bay Vineyards 🌊 — coastal views and award-winning wines
Tantalus Estate 🍺 — wine, craft beer, and beautiful vineyard dining
Wild on Waiheke 🎯 — relaxed tastings and craft beverages
Casita Miro 🍷 — Spanish-inspired food and boutique wines
SOHO Family Vineyards ✨ — stylish cellar door and premium tastings
Stonyridge Vineyard 🍇 — legendary Bordeaux-style reds
The Heke 🍸 — craft beer, spirits, and modern island dining
Obsidian Vineyard 🍷 — boutique tastings and cellar door experiences

Simply select your preferred vineyards 🍇, and we’ll create a beautifully curated itinerary based on availability and the style of experience you’d like to enjoy ✨

Pricing 💰

Private Boutique Wine Experience 🍷

3 guests — $380 per person
4 guests — $285 per person
5 guests — $228 per person
6+ guests — $190 per person

Children 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

0–5 years — $50 per child
6–12 years — 50% off adult pricing

Additional scenic stops 📸, tastings 🍷, and bespoke upgrades ✨ available on request.

Please Note 📝

Ferry tickets ⛴️ are not included but can be arranged for you upon request.
All experiences are fully customisable ✨
Pick-up and drop-off times can be tailored to your plans 🕰️
Some vineyard tastings may be shared with other guests at cellar doors 🍷
East End wineries including Man O’ War, Passage Rock, Poderi Crisci, and Awaroa are not included in this experience but can be arranged as part of a custom itinerary 🌿

For guests seeking a truly elevated day on Waiheke Island 🥂, we also offer premium experiences including:

Sommelier’s Wine Tour 🍷
Stony Batter Wine Tour 🌊
Man O’ War & East End Explorer 🚐

Experience Waiheke Island through exceptional wines 🍇, breathtaking scenery 🌊, and genuine local hospitality ✨ — creating memories long after the final glass is poured 🍷