Private Ferries, Lunch And Bus Pass

A 12-hour private Waiheke Island wine outing run by Fullers360, rated 4.1 from 117 reviews.

Overview

This Fullers360 package strings together a full day on Waiheke: a return ferry from Auckland's Downtown Ferry Terminal, lunch with a glass of wine at Batch Winery, and an all-day island bus pass for exploring on your own afterwards. The whole thing runs about 12 hours, so it works best for travellers who want a structured midday meal and the freedom to fill the rest of the day themselves. You board the ferry at Pier 11 or 12 on Quay Street, cross to Matiatia, and catch the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off bus to the winery.

After lunch the day is yours. The bus pass stays valid all day, so you can hop between other parts of the island before making your own way back to Matiatia for the ferry to Auckland.

The listing describes the activity as private, meaning only your group takes part. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included; the day starts and finishes at the ferry terminal.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Downtown Ferry TerminalMake your own way to the Fullers360 ferry at Pier 11 or 12, Downtown Ferry Terminal on Quay Street, Auckland.
2. Ferry to Waiheke IslandCross the harbour to Matiatia Ferry Terminal on Waiheke Island.
3. Bus to Batch WineryCatch the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus from Matiatia to Batch Winery.
4. Lunch and wineSit down to lunch with a glass of wine at Batch Winery.
5. Explore with the bus passUse your all-day Waiheke Island bus pass to visit other parts of the island at your own pace.
6. Return ferry to AucklandHead back to Matiatia in time for your ferry; the day ends back at the Downtown Ferry Terminal.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from ferry timing to how the bus pass actually works.

• Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan to reach the Downtown Ferry Terminal yourself.
• Food and drink. Lunch and a glass of wine at Batch Winery are included. Check the live booking page for the current menu details, since the listing itself only names the meal and the drink.
• Using the bus pass. The all-day pass covers island buses, so you can move around after lunch at your own pace.
• Weather and clothing. The tour operates in all weather conditions and the listing advises dressing appropriately. Check the forecast for the day and bring layers or sun protection to suit it.
• Pace and timing. Treat the lunch as the fixed point and pace the rest of the day around it and the bus timetable.
• Accessibility. The listing states the experience is not wheelchair accessible, though it adds that most travellers can participate. If anyone in the group has limited mobility, check with the operator before booking.

Common issues. The main friction points are timing and transport rather than the winery itself. The experience is not wheelchair accessible, and hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded.

Before You Book