Waiheke Island's Premier Food & Wine Tour: A Gastronomic Escape
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Our most popular tour, you will visit three vineyards each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, Waiheke olive oil and Waiheke honey. Ananda Tours is a Waiheke family-owned company that has been sharing the Island that we love for over 25 years. Our close relationships with local providers and highly knowledgeable guides ensure that our visitors leave loving the Island as much as we do!
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Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
CWW190763, 12/7/2025 12:25:26 PM
This was our first tasting tour in New Zealand, and a wonderful introduction to the wines and local delicacies of Waiheke Island, Our guide, Martin, was extremely knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting information as he drove us around. The tastings themselves were great and the platter lunch at Casita Miro was delicious. A fun day, and one I would definitely recommend.
worldviewprof, 12/5/2025 2:03:26 AM
What a lovely day! Our guide was competent, and gave us information about the culture, the wines, the island, and we never felt like we bothered him with our questions. There were a total of 6 on this tour and they were lovely. The wineries and lunch were exceptional. Can’t say enough!
Jet617337, 11/18/2025 3:33:33 PM
The island is amazing and people are so friendly. Our wine tour is a must! Paul was a fantastic tour guide. The vineyards and places we visited were the best experience.
Rose_S, 11/13/2025 3:52:33 PM
Had the best day tastiing great wine and food with our tour guide grant who was very knowledgeable and funny and made the day a great success
396patj, 11/7/2025 6:14:42 PM
We had the most wonderful day out on 6th November. Grant was our amazing guide; so knowledgeable and considerate to my needs. We were picked up from our holiday home in Enclosure Bay then on to oysters and award winning wine with Sean, then olive oil tasting and on to Castia Miro for lunch and more wine! The whisky tasting was such a treat for me with a special tasting of their lovely smokey award winning whisky. I highly recommend this tour. It gives a wonderful taste of lovely Waiheke plus an eclectic choice of food and drink. Every aspect from booking this tour and being dropped back home was efficient and friendly. Do it!
saxamophone, 11/3/2025 3:43:26 PM
Fantastic day. Our guide Helen was super friendly & knowledgeable. Our small group got along great, and the food & wine were top notch too!
709shannonc, 10/31/2025 12:51:19 AM
Just had an amazing day with our guide Michael. Our 2nd day in New Zealand and if this is a sample of things to come, I’m very happy. We had a marvellous day, Michael was a gem, and the food and wine (and beer, and whiskey and gin) were all top notch. Thanks for a fantastic day.
Flyer586175, 10/22/2025 7:21:16 PM
Our guide, Joe, was very friendly and informative. We had a great time with her seeing and experiencing amazing stops in waiheke. Joe was a wealth of information. Recommend this tour to anyone who has a day in Auckland or Waiheke! Plenty of food and drinks were served, all delicious.
Pamela v, 10/22/2025 5:06:24 AM
I picked the perfect day for a tour of this beautiful island. Booking and communication was easy and explanations of what ferry to catch and where to meet were clear. There was a small issue with the lunch being delayed....whilst the food was ok it wasn't quite the gourmet lunch expected (again possibly due to the kitchen struggling without its chef). The tour guide was fantastic and I would definitely recommend this tour.
Brooke_O, 10/20/2025 11:00:18 PM
Grant was a fantastic tour guide, wonderful knowledge of the island. Great stops and fabulous food, sights and knowledge. Highly recommend.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Any dietaries must be notified at least 24 hours prior to tour start time
- Specific venues subject to availability - itinerary subject to change without notification.
- Oysters have seasonal availability and are sometimes unavailable if there has been heavy rain, as they are unable to harvest.
- Our vehicles unfortunatly do not have luggage space for mobility scooters or wheelchairs.
- Not recommended for Vegans
- Not sutable for severe nut allergy. For any anaphylactic allergies an Epipen must be carried.
Departure point
Please catch the 9am Fullers ferry from Downtown Auckland. Our guide will meet you off this ferry when you arrive on Waiheke Island with a signboard. Please contact Ananda Tours to arrange a Waiheke Island accommodation pick up +6493727530 at least 48 hrs prior.Return details
Our most popular tour, you will visit three vineyards each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, Waiheke olive oil and Waiheke honey. Ananda Tours is a Waiheke family-owned company that has been sharing the Island that we love for over 25 years. Our close relationships with local providers and highly knowledgeable guides ensure that our visitors leave loving the Island as much as we do!Redemption
• Please catch the 9am Fullers ferry from Downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island. We will meet you on arrival with a signboard as you disembark on Waiheke Island (Matiatia Wharf). Ferry ticket not included in the tour price. Please purchase ferry tickets separately. • Please arrive 45 mins prior to ferry departure time in the weekends and summer months as the ferry can be very busy and it's on a first in first serve basis. • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • If staying on the Island please meet our guide at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal at the tour start time 9.45am. Our guides will be standing at the wharf to meet the incoming ferry wearing an Ananda Tours jacket. • Please call us if you have any questions on 0064 9 372 7530 Ferry to Waiheke Island departs within walking distance of the cruise port.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund