Waiheke Activities:

Wild on Waiheke:

Boutique brewery and vineyard. Stunning family venue with playground, giant chess set, laser clay-pigeon shooting.  Combine that with a fully licensed cafe and you have the perfect venue for the perfect day out. www.wildonwaiheke.co.nz  or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vineyards & Restaurants:

Cable Bay Vineyard: 

Fine dining cuisine, stunning view, wine bar, wine tasting area, small conference room and changing art/sculpture exhibitions.  Wine, dine and definitely relax at this world class vineyard. www.cablebayvineyards.co.nz

Mudbrick Vineyard: 

Fine dining cuisine, stunning wedding venue with spectacular views.  Made from mudbrick this vineyard not only makes fine wines but offers an outside fire-pit area for ultimate relaxation, wine tasting room with gift shop.  www.mudbrick.co.nz

Obsidian Vineyard:

Boutique vineyard for some excellent winetasting.  Open from October to April this is a tasting room with a difference.  Set amongst the vines, Obsidian offers up to 7 grape varietals to taste.  Accompanied with cheese and crackers this innovative vineyard is a must when winetasting on Waiheke.    www.obsidian.co.nz

Kennedy Point Vineyard:

Boutique certified organic vineyard.  Set amongst some 500 year old Pohutakawa trees this is a stunning little vineyard.  Winner of the International Wine Awards in London, their Syrah won also the Supreme Award. The owners will take you on a tour of the vineyard and their wine making areas.  They also produce delicious extra virgin olive oil and their own pohutakawa and manuka honey.                  www.kennedypointvineyard.com

Stonyridge Vineyard:

Stonyridge is nestled in a sheltered North-facing valley of shimmering olive trees, rows of colourful vines and picturesque vistas reminiscent of the South of France.  It is not only the vineyard site of one of the most sought after red wines in the country, Larose, our award winning Bordequx blend, and home to the Fallen Angel wines,  it also has one of the most romantic and exotic venues in the greater Auckland area.

Accommodation:

Enclosure Bay B. & B. - No 1 on Trip Advisor

Stunning views with excellent service and beautiful rooms and suites www.enclosurebay.co.nz

Delamore Lodge: 5-star accommodation

Absolutely stunning location, views, food.  Renowned as a wedding venue or that luxury weekend away. www.delamorelodge.com

Punga and Tawa Lodges

Close to the main village shops with cafes and restaurants. Walking distance to two beautiful beaches. Renowned afternoon teas complimentary for guests. www.pungalodge.co.nz

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The Waiheke Island Trophy Wine Trail is an opportunity to meander through several vineyards, do some wine tasting and then have lunch at beautiful Casita Miro.  

There are three vineyards that are creating this vineyard walk.  Taste some wine at Obsidian vineyard, wander off through the vines along a defined trail to The Hay Paddock.  Taste some more wine.  Stagger - oops I mean meander off through the vines to Casita Miro for a delicious tapas lunch.   

You are picked up off the ferry and then we travel the stunning coastal areas of the Island.  I leave you at Obsidian vineyard for your first wine tasting and then pick you up after lunch at Casita Miro.  We continue on our way with more sightseeing, perhaps a visit to the local Olive Estate before you catch the ferry back to Auckland.

Cost: $89 p.p. for the day tour.  This is the open tour price so there may be a few others with us.

$150 p.p. for a private tour.

Both of these includes the cost of wine tasting at Obsidian and a standard tasting at the Hay Paddock.  Does not include the ferry or lunch costs.   Summer time only!

Combo Tour:

See Waiheke Tours provides Tours of Waiheke Island to suit customers interests.   

Make a combination that suits you.  Come sightseeing, visit some vineyards for wine tasting, visit the local art gallery or the main village for a look around at the shops.   Create a tour that is completely tailored to your interests.  If you are after a personalized tour on Waiheke Island then this is the tour for you.

Just talk to me about what is happening on the Island right now!

Private, customized tours at $150 per person.. Group discounts available

Taste local olive oil, visit the boutique brewery, stop for a swim or book in a private art studio visit.  You can do it all, just let me know!

Children 12 yrs and under travel free

The Ultimate Day Out:

This is a completely stunning and once in a life-time experience.  Brian and Jay Holloway sail a beautiful catamaran called 'Whiskers'.  They have been sailing for many years and are a delightful couple to travel with.

Pick up is from Auckland or Waiheke Island.

Sail the beautiful Hauraki Gulf for 5 hours.            

You will be treated to an absolutely delicious gourmet lunch on board before being handed over to me here on Waiheke Island around 3pm.  We then travel for a 2 hour sightseeing tour around the Island.  We stop at a vineyard for a wine tasting and if you wish to stay on the Island for dinner then I can make you a booking.  This is truely the Ultimate Day Out!!

The Ultimate Day Out:

From $390 p.p. 

• Meet & Greet, Auckland or Waiheke.
• 5 hour sail around the Hauraki Gulf
• Gourmet lunch on board.
• Private 2 hour sightseeing and wine tasting tour Waiheke Island.
• All on-island transfers

Discounts on group bookings

Shorter sailing times are available - contact me with your requirements.

Return ferry fare to Auckland not included              

                          The Art Trail

See Waiheke Tours provides Art Tours on Waiheke Island.  The Island has long been the home of many artists. Sculptors, painters, ceramic artists, photographers and woodcarvers alike make their living from the inspiration of nature that surrounds them. 

As we travel around the Island taking in the fantastic scenery we visit several artists at their home studios as well as taking in the local Art Gallery.

Just let me know what art medium you are interested in and I will arrange a private studio visit.

            A golden opportunity to buy some amazing works of art.

Tours from $89 p.p. (up to 6 people)

Private tours at $150 per person

Includes:

*Private art studio visits & art gallery.

*Wine tasting and/or olive oil tasting costs

*Sightseeing around the stunning coastal areas.

*All on-island transfers  

                           Group discounts on 5 or more people

Children 12 yrs and under travel free.

 Contact me to tailor your day.

  For private and VIP tours please contact me with your   personal requirements. 

                Sightseeing & Wine Tasting Tour

Sightseeing: to me this means just that...Seeing the sights!     I travel to a lot of isolated bays and inlets so you experience parts of Waiheke not offered by any other operator.  Personalizing your tour so you can have a day to remember.

Winetasting: Let me take you to my favorite vineyards.  They are the smaller, boutique and organic vineyards where the owners are usually the ones giving the tasting.  Madly passionate about what they grow, the experience is something special.

You catch the ferry departing downtown Auckland at 10am and I meet you here on Waiheke Island at 10.35am.  From there we begin our day.....I tailor your day to suit your interests.  Really! No hidden time agendas, flexibility in where we go and how long we stay remains in your hands.

My points of difference are:

* Tailor your tour to suit your interests.

* No big coaches with 20 or so other people.

* Completely flexible in where we go and how long we stay.

* I visit isolated bays and inlets.

* I can cater for families and children.

Sightseeing and Winetasting Tours from $89 p.p. (up to 6 people)

Private tours at $150 per person.

Includes:

• Wine tasting costs
• Day tour with guide and commentary.
• All on-island transfers

Added extras at no extra cost can included olive oil tastings, visit the main village for a look around, local art gallery visit and more.  Just ask me what is happening on the Island right now!

 Winter 'Hot Deal' Sightseeing & Winetasting Day Tour: 10.35am - 4pm

Same day return ferry fare

Day tour with sightseeing and wine tasting at 3 vineyards

Platter lunch with wine tasting at Stonyridge Vineyard

Cost: $175 p.p. open (up to 6 people)  or $210 p.p. private.

Children 12 years and under travel free. (conditions apply)

 I specialize in Private and VIP tours so please contact me with your requirements.

For reviews: www.tripadvisor.com 

Girls Only Tour:

Let us take you on a stunning day of pampering, delicious food and fine wine in the ultimate Waiheke experience. Your day begins with an hour long aroma therapy massage at Anu Spa.

Experienced massage therapists will take you on a luxurious aromatic journey, relaxing away all those aches, pains and stresses

Look out for a full range of organic beauty products.

Flowing from the massage table to the car, I transport you to one of the vineyards for a delicious lunch and wine tasting. Stay, sip, eat and relax for a couple of hours before heading off on an afternoon tour of the Island.

On our way around the beautiful coastline we stop at stunning locations and isolated inlets as well as a visit to one of my favorite small vineyards for another wine tasting. Sometime in the afternoon you will be gently placed on the ferry for the return trip to Auckland

Girls Only Tour: 9.45am - 5pm

$350 p.p.

* Same day return ferry fare

* Meet & Greet

* One hour aroma therapy massage at Anu Spa

* $80 p.p. lunch voucher at one of the stunning vineyard/restaurants

* 3 hour, private sightseeing tour.

* Wine tasting at two vineyards.

                                  Maximum 4 people