Auckland: Foodies tour, Gourmet lunch, Olives, Whisky Distillery

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US$210.52 per guest

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Auckland

Duration

5 hours 9 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Pet-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Waiheke Island's culinary delights with a small-group tour. Enjoy wine at Mudbrick, whisky tastings, gourmet lunch, olive oil samples, and explore Oneroa Village. Ferry included.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join Taste & Graze, a premium small-group Waiheke tour limited to just 10 guests. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting at iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, followed by a guided brewery and distillery experience with tastings of locally crafted whisky and beer at The Heke.

Continue to Allpress Olive Groves for a premium olive oil tasting and gourmet lunch featuring fresh, seasonal produce in this incredible boutique setting amongst the olive trees.

Then head to Oneroa Village, Waiheke’s charming seaside hub, where you’ll have time to explore the village, browse its boutique shops, galleries and local stores, or simply soak up the relaxed island atmosphere.

Along the way, your genuine local guide will share cultural insights, favourite locations and fascinating island stories. With return ferry tickets from Auckland included, every detail is taken care of. Travel with New Zealand’s most-reviewed wine tour company on Google, backed by thousands of five-star reviews.

What You Get

Private transportation

Bottled water

Wine tastings, craft beer or whisky or spirit tastings

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
No Children

What You’ll Experience

Waiheke Wine Tours Ltd

Our Professional Guides will meet you at the Matiatia Wharf at 0940am am and take you on a wine tour experience like no other, we will be at the ferry terminal with a welcome board with your name on it. Waiheke Wine Tours only hire the best LOCAL guides with local knowledge on the Island to ensure you have a fantastic day out on Waiheke. Please note that the availability of vineyards is subject to change, and if necessary, vineyards of the same quality will be substituted.. We will head up to Mudbrick Vineyard with beautiful Scenery and commentary along the way.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Mudbrick Vineyard

Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard, an idyllic setting with spectacular sea views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland city. Tasting beautiful local wines.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Heke Kitchen, Brewery & Distillery

Next, we visit The Heke, Waiheke’s celebrated craft Distillery and brewery, nestled among four acres of gardens. Join an expert-led Brewery and Distillery tour and enjoy a tasting of their locally made whisky and beer — crafted with care and inspired by the island’s natural spirit. You’ll learn how these premium beverages are created from grain to glass while enjoying the warm, inviting atmosphere of this island gem.

50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Allpress Olive Groves Tasting Room & Store

Enjoy a guided tour tasting of their handcrafted oils and learn about the process of growing, harvesting, and pressing olives right here on the island. It’s the perfect ending to a day of flavours, stories, and sensory delights. Then; Enjoy a relaxed lunch among the beautiful olive groves at Allpress Olive Groves, where fresh, seasonal flavours are served in a tranquil garden setting. Sample their award-winning extra virgin olive oils while soaking up the laid-back atmosphere and gorgeous Waiheke surroundings.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Oneroa

After lunch, we’ll drop you in Oneroa Village, Waiheke’s vibrant seaside village, where the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Browse the independent boutiques and local art galleries, stop for a coffee or ice cream, wander down to beautiful Oneroa Beach, or find a sunny spot for a drink while taking in the relaxed island atmosphere. From Oneroa, you can easily make your own way to Matiatia Ferry Terminal when you’re ready, giving you the freedom to stay a little longer on Waiheke and catch the ferry that suits you. It’s the perfect relaxed ending to a day of Waiheke wine, craft spirits, local produce, food and island life. Tour End – 2:40 pm to catch the 3pm ferry back, or of course you can stay on in your own time, the ferry is just a 15 min walk down the hill, or a 5 min bus ride, our guide will help with instructions if your not ready to leave our beautiful island.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Waiheke Island (Pass By)

Scenery, Beaches & Island Villages Waiheke is so much more than its famous vineyards. As you travel around the island, you’ll be treated to spectacular coastal scenery, rolling green hills, native bush and sweeping views across the Hauraki Gulf. Take in some of Waiheke’s beautiful beaches, from golden stretches of sand to secluded coastal spots, and enjoy plenty of opportunities to pause, take photos and soak up the island atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll pass through charming island villages, winding country roads and picturesque coastal communities, each with its own character. From panoramic ocean views to laid-back village life, this tour gives you the chance to experience the natural beauty and relaxed spirit that makes Waiheke Island so special.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Matiatia Ferry Terminal, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 1081

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Waiheke Wine Tours operates on Waiheke Island. Guests must travel by ferry from Downtown Auckland and be on the island by 9:45am. Allow extra time for queues and boarding. Please refer to the information sent by Viator for ferry details and ticketing.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

based on 29 reviews

(Viator)

This tour is fantastic...

September 02, 2026

This tour is fantastic our tour guide Kevin was excellent. We will definitely be back to visit this amazing little island

(TripAdvisor)

Very satisfying tour. Went home full and sleepy (because of all the alcohol n food)

October 24, 2025

Really enjoyed the tour. The vineyards we went to were really nice. The food/platter we got was really good. The olive oil tasting was great and the venue was really new and modern. Debbie was real...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Made us want to come back and explore more!

July 05, 2025

Great tour and Sharon our tour guide gave us a great taster of the beautiful Waiheke island. Our adult son would have liked more bread with his lunch platter but that was the only minor complaint.

(TripAdvisor)

A must do - Even in Winter!

June 09, 2025

Absolutely incredible! The weather was a tad wet at the start as winter has just kicked off but that absolutely should not stop you. Every stop was so incredibly scenic. The wines and the lunch st...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Best way to sample Waiheke Isalnd

May 04, 2025

Our guide Debbie was great, and being an island resident was able to share her passion and knowledge of Waiheke. The wineries, Heke Brewing and olive oil tasting were devine, and it was great to sa...read more