Waiheke's Eastern End Exploration: Small Group Artisan Food and Wine Tour

Explore the remote areas of Waiheke’s East Side with this intimate group excursion, avoiding the peak season throngs. Available every day from November 1st to April 30th, the tour includes stops at obscure, hidden gems for sampling regional beer, wine, and gin.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ananda Tours - Board the 12:00 pm Fullers ferry to Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island, where your driver will be waiting with a welcome sign.
    You will be guided by one of our knowledgeable guides, who are well-versed in Waiheke’s history, culture, people, and produce (and are also passionate wine enthusiasts). The tour includes visits to three…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Small group tour (shared with others) Minimum 2 people - Maximum 10 pax people
  • Lunch (Vineyard Platter)
  • Visit a Micro Brewery, Winery & Gin Distillery
  • Local taxes
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • 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
Location
Matiatia Ferry Terminal
Please catch the 12.00 pm Fullers ferry departure from Auckland CBD to Waiheke Island. On arrival your Ananda Tours representitive will meet you with a sign board with your name on it. If you are staying on Waiheke Island, please contact us to arrange pick up time +6493727530
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Johndalessandro
Feb 29, 2024
We did this tour with 9 friends who have traveled extensively. We all agree it was a top travel day. - One of the best tours I have ever experienced. Our guide Simon was fantastic. The wine tasting and lunch at Passage Rock Winery was out of this world. The views were breathtaking. Don’t miss this tour.
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Sdseadog3100
Jan 29, 2024
Brilliant day trip! - Absolutely gorgeous day to visit Waiheke and learn about the wonderful community there. Fiona took us to two lovely wineries (including an over-the-top lunch at Passage Rock) and a fab visit to Waiheke distillery with awesome views and tasty gin and vodka! Really a superb afternoon!
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Brad_j
Jul 23, 2023
Awesome views! Highly Recommend!! - We thoroughly enjoyed this trip with our three adult children.. The island was gorgeous and Janis our guide did a wonderful job driving and providing context for what we were seeing. Every location had amazing views. The wines were good (and plentiful). The gin distillery was breathtaking in its location and the tasting was a new experience for us. We struck up wonderful conversations with the other guests and would have continued much longer if we didn’t have to end on time. We were all pleased with the food also. Janis made it a wonderful experience and even made us dinner reservations and dropped us off so we could spend a little more time on the island. We highly recommend this trip!
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Kevindotts
Jul 21, 2023
A great Day - We had a fantastic time with Michael, although we are here for the Soccer, he and i bonded over rugby and the recent all blacks defeat of south africa, Kevin Dotts and Ellen Dotts, Michael was very knowledgeable on all things across the island we had great food and wine throughout the trip, we would visit again,
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Munuela
May 27, 2023
A professional and enjoyable tour - What a great couple of tours, we did 2 half day tours and it allowed us to see a large chunk of the island. Both Jannis and Deb were wonderful guides with great knowledge and a passion for the island and the wines. We went to a Gin distillery and had a couple of lovely lunches. We were lucky that we were the only ones on one tour and only one other couple on the other as we came In their quiet season… very happy about that. I highly recommend this tour group for your Waiheke Island experience.
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Madison_r
Mar 19, 2023
Karen was a knowledgeable... - Karen was a knowledgeable and kind guide. Would recommend this tour to family and friends. Great way to get around the island and get a taste of the amazing wine and gin it has to offer. Food was more than we expected and one of the best meals we had on our trip.
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Rory
Mar 4, 2023
Great taste of Waiheke Island - A great half day introduction to Waiheke Island. Two wineries with some excellent wines to taste, a truly gourmet lunch and topped off with a gin tasting looking out at one of the most spectacular coastal views you could see anywhere.
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Cnstapleton
Nov 19, 2022
Great Day Out! - Our office Christmas party was the Afternoon Artisan tour on the 19th of Nov' 2022. The venues were all excellent. Our tour host Michael was fantastic - informative, funny and patient, the perfect host for an office social event!
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Yesnomaybe1
Aug 8, 2021
Excellent tour - Great tour with Michael. Very personable host and a very entertaining and enjoyable afternoon. Thanks again.
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Alanabridger27
Jun 26, 2021
Excellent tour - Michael was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour company.
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From $178
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).