• Ananda Tours - Ananda, a Sanskrit word meaning ‘bliss, pleasure, and happiness’, offers personalized inspirational tours showcasing the best of Waiheke.

Our strong connections with local providers and highly knowledgeable local guides ensure that visitors to the island have a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Discover for yourself why Waiheke is world-renowned for its wines. Visit three of the Island’s fine vineyards with one of our local guides, all of whom have completed a Bob Campbell Diploma course and are wine enthusiasts themselves.

Vineyards will be chosen according to seasonal availability.

Your guide will pick you up from the Fullers ferry ex-Auckland, or, if you are staying on the Island, from your accommodation (please contact us for a pick-up time).

On the way, stunning scenery is around every corner, and you will be entertained by your guide’s commentary on the history, geography, culture, people, and produce of Waiheke. The tour includes a two-hour lunch stop at a village or beachside café, or, for a memorable gourmet experience, at one of our top vineyard restaurants. Lunch is at your own expense on the day. If you have somewhere in particular in mind, please let us know at the time of booking, otherwise, we will book you into one of our favorites.

After lunch, you will be returned to your accommodation or to the ferry back to Auckland.

• Mudbrick Vineyard - Mudbrick Vineyard for wine tasting. All venues are subject to availability and may be replaced with a different venue.
• Kennedy Point Vineyard - Kennedy Point Vineyard - All venues are subject to availability and may be replaced with a different venue.
• Te Motu Vineyard - Te Motu - All venues are subject to availability and may be replaced with a different venue.
• Three Seven Two - Stop off here for lunch, a main and glass of wine - included in tour price. All venues are subject to availability and may be replaced with a different venue.

• One-course lunch with local beverage
• Scenic tour with look-outs and beaches
• Expert local guide
• Wine tastings at three vineyards
• Included Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Air-conditioned vehicles

• Gratuities
• Ferry tickets

Waiheke Island has become known as New Zealand’s ‘Island of Wine’ home to a dedicated group of award-winning winegrowers. On this tour, you will visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way enjoy a commentated scenic drive, learning about the Island’s history, geography, people and culture from your knowledgeable local guide.

Ananda Tours is a Waiheke family-owned company that has been sharing the Island that we love for over 24 years. Our close relationships with local providers and highly knowledgeable guides ensure that our visitors leave loving the Island as much as we do!

After your wine tasting experience, sit back, relax and enjoy lunch and a glass of Waiheke wine or beer.

• Minimum age is 18 years
• Minimum numbers apply ( 2 people) There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Tours may be cancelled if ferries are not running due to exteme weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• Venues are all subject to availability and the itinerary is subject to change.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.