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Start: Waiheke Island
Duration: 5.5 hours

Waiheke Best Cellar Wine Tour

The Best Cellar wine tour on Waiheke Island offers a relaxed way to enjoy the island’s boutique wineries and varied landscapes. Designed to balance wine tastings with scenic touring, this experience showcases different parts of Waiheke while keeping the pace comfortable. It’s well suited to special occasions, small groups of friends or anyone wanting a classic wine-focused day.

Wine tastings are combined with time to enjoy island views and a leisurely lunch stop. Local guides share stories about Waiheke’s vineyards, history and unique character as the day unfolds. Small group touring ensures flexibility and a more personal experience.

What to Expect on the Best Cellar Waiheke Experience

The tour includes visits to three local wineries, with around 10 to 15 individual wine tastings across the day. Venues are selected based on availability and may include Mudbrick, Te Motu, Tantalus Estate, Stonyridge, Casita Miro, Awaroa, Obsidian, Wild on Waiheke and other boutique cellar doors. Tastings highlight Waiheke’s premium wine styles and vineyard settings.

A lunch stop is built into the itinerary at a vineyard or beachside restaurant, with reservations organised in advance. While lunch costs are not included, guides ensure timing fits smoothly into the day. Transport between venues is provided, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the experience.

  • Small group guided Waiheke wine tour
  • Visits to three local wineries
  • 10–15 wine tastings
  • Lunch reservation organisation
  • Local guide with live commentary
  • Transport around Waiheke Island

Not Included

  • Auckland–Waiheke ferry tickets
  • Lunch and additional food or drinks
  • Group size: 2-22 people, with general capacity of 11 guests per vehicle
  • Tour times: 10:40am – 03:40pm
  • Minimum of 2 people

We support a variety of wineries on the island.  A few of our regular visits include: Mudbrick, Kennedy Point, The Batch, Tantalus, Te Motu, Stonyridge, Casita Miro, Obsidian, Awaroa, Wild on Waiheke and Cable Bay.

  • Cancellations more than 7 days before departure: Full refund*
  • Between 7 days and 24 hours: 50% refund*
  • Within 24 hours, no-shows or late arrivals: No refund

Note: *Refund excludes credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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