Wine And Scenery, Pickup Included

A 6-hour small-group Waiheke Island wine outing run by WaiTiki Tours, rated 4.9 from 133 reviews.

Overview

This six-hour tour with WaiTiki Tours starts at Matiatia Wharf, where the operator meets arriving ferry passengers holding a sign, then loops through Waiheke Island with tastings at three boutique vineyards and short photo stops at beaches and viewpoints along the way. Tastings at each winery are included, along with a local guide and pickup and drop-off from Waiheke Island accommodations. The day finishes back at the wharf.

The running order mixes coast and cellar doors. After a brief stop at Oneroa Beach, the group spends an hour at Batch Winery, where travellers commonly have lunch at their own expense, then moves to Mudbrick Vineyard for half an hour, pauses at Matiatia Wharf, and ends at Postage Stamp Wines.

It suits adults who want a structured day with someone else driving, especially those arriving by ferry. It is less suited to families with children, since the minimum age is 18, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Lunch and ferry tickets are not in the price.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Matiatia WharfMeet the operator at Matiatia Wharf, Ocean View Road, Oneroa, at 10:00. The guide holds a WaiTiki Tours sign at the ferry terminal.
2. Oneroa Beach stopA 5-minute stop at the beach, free to enter.
3. Batch WineryOne hour at Batch Winery with admission and tastings included. Several travellers have lunch here at their own cost, since lunch is not part of the tour.
4. Mudbrick VineyardHalf an hour at Mudbrick Vineyard, with tastings and time to take in the view.
5. Matiatia Wharf pauseA 10-minute free stop at the wharf area during the loop.
6. Postage Stamp WinesHalf an hour at Postage Stamp Wines, for the final tasting of the day.
7. Return to meeting pointThe tour ends back at Matiatia Wharf.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from what travellers report will help you plan the day.

• Getting there. The meeting point is Matiatia Wharf, and the guide meets ferry arrivals with a sign. Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke Island accommodations is included.
• Lunch and food. Lunch is at your own expense. Travellers report buying lunch at a winery during the day, including at Batch Winery, though the listing does not name a set lunch venue.
• Group feel. The booking caps the group at six travellers, and reviewers repeatedly describe the day as personal and relaxed, with some reporting they were the only ones booked. Others have shared the vehicle with one other couple.
• Weather and timing. One reviewer reported the tour still worked in cool and overcast weather. Weather on the day may affect the views from the stops, so it is worth checking the forecast before you go.
• Photos and stops. The guide is regularly praised for pausing at good spots between wineries.
• What to bring. The listing gives no packing list, but bring payment for lunch and any ferry fare. Participants must be at least 18 years old for the tastings.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the minimum age is 18, which rules out some travellers outright. Lunch and ferry tickets cost extra. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the 10:00 start receive no refund.

Before You Book