About The Tour
A unique tour to discover the World War II tunnels at Stony Batter, plus lunch and wine tastings.
In this tour, you will participate in a privately guided tour of Fort Stony Batter led by archaeologist Tim Moon. Fort Stony Batter, a WWII Coastal Defence Fortress situated at the Eastern end of Waiheke Island, was strategically located to provide an unobstructed view of the Hauraki Gulf and the shipping approach to Auckland city.
Constructed in 1942 under utmost secrecy, the complex encompasses 1.2 kilometers of hand-tunneled subterranean passages, chambers, and stairwells. Designed to withstand direct enemy bombardment, the fortress stands remarkably preserved, representing an architectural and engineering marvel.
PRICING:
2-5 people – $550pp
6+ people – $350pp
Group size: Maximum 16 people
TOUR DETAILS:
- 9:00 am: Take the ferry from Auckland City to Waiheke. Alternatively, we can pick you up from your Waiheke accommodation at 10:00 am.
- 10:40 am: Arrive at Stony Batter for an informative tour of the hidden WWII tunnels. As you walk through them, you will learn about the history of these incredible tunnels. Please wear appropriate walking shoes, as there is a 20-minute scenic walk to and from the fort through picturesque farmland and breathtaking coastal views!
- 1:00 pm: Enjoy wine tasting and a delicious platter lunch at Batch Winery. If you prefer, you can opt for MAN O WAR instead. Any extra wine during lunch and takeaway bottles of wine are at your own cost.
- 2:45 pm: Wine tasting at Casita Miro.
- 4:00 pm: We will transport you back to the ferry to return to Auckland, or we can drop you off at your Waiheke accommodation.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please let us know if you are travelling with children.
- You can replace the visit to the third winery with a stop in Oneroa village for shopping.
- All vineyard bookings are subject to availability.
- Ferry tickets are not included in the price.
- Itineraries are subject to some variation depending on seasonal vineyard availability and may vary from those advertised.
GETTING THE FERRY:
To ensure a seamless ferry transfer, we highly recommend watching the instructional video on how to reach the ferry terminal.
THIS TOUR RUNS ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
