Tour highlights
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Waiheke Wine and Dine runs Monday to Sunday.
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Enjoy a seasonal multi-course lunch and glass of wine at your choice of Wild Estate, Stonyridge, The Heke or Batch Winery before exploring the island on the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus.
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Head to Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal and board your Fullers360 Walk-up ferry to Waiheke Island from piers 11 and 12.
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Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal and catch the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus.
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Hop off along the way at either Wild Estate, Stonyridge, The Heke or Batch Winery for lunch and a glass of wine.
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After lunch make the most of your time on the island using the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus for the rest of the day or head straight back back to Matiatia Ferry Terminal and catch your return Fullers360 Walk-up ferry back to the city.
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We recommend allowing at least a half day for the tour including the return ferry trip.
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Some venues require you to book a table in advance. Please check the guidance on your chosen venue.
Tour Price
Includes a return Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket, seasonal multi-course lunch with a glass of wine and a one-day pass for the Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus.
Waiheke Wine and Dine Lunch - Batch Winery ($169.00)
Waiheke Wine and Dine Lunch - The Heke ($169.00)
Waiheke Wine and Dine Lunch - Wild Estate ($169.00)
Waiheke Wine and Dine Lunch - Stonyridge ($169.00)
Gift Voucher Wine and Dine Lunch - ($169.00)
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The venues
Wild Estate is your ultimate island destination for fine wine and good honest food. Nestled in the heart of Waiheke Island’s world famous Onetangi Valley, Wild Estate is a cool and relaxed venue, with family-friendly activities for all ages.
The Wild Estate restaurant champions uncomplicated Kiwi classics using fresh and local ingredients that blend well with a stunning selection of wines to create an unforgettable experience. Our grapes are grown on the highest quality vines from around the world, carefully tended by expert hands and vinified by our talented winemakers. The result is a selection of award winning wines, each bringing a unique sense of place. A must visit on Waiheke.
Find Wild Estate Waiheke Wine and Dine menu here. This menu is limited to a maximum table of 12 people.
Bookings are only required if your party is over 4 people. If so, please call 09 372 3434 to book.
Stonyridge Vineyard is a grower of the world-renowned Cabernet-blend, with its flagship blend Larose. The third vintage of Larose 1987 won the trophy for best Bordeaux style blend in New Zealand and was hailed as the greatest red wine ever to be made in New Zealand.
Located between Oneroa and Onetangi beach, Stonyridge Vineyard is known for its gorgeous setting that is New Zealand’s very own south of France.
As part of the Waiheke Wine and Dine tour, enjoy a platter of Italian charcuterie, chicken & duck parfait, olives, crackers and more. Also included is a glass of one of their famous Fallen Angel wines.
Find Stonyridge Vineyard’s Waiheke Wine and Dine menu here.
No bookings required.
Situated amongst 4-acres of gardens on one of Waiheke’s main roads, The Heke is a new local favourite and is home to Waiheke Craft Beer and the award-winning Waiheke Whiskey.
The Heke Kitchen is a vibrant and family-friendly restaurant and bar that serves casual sharing plates – making it the perfect spot to relax on a beautiful sunny day.
As part of the Waiheke Wine and Dine experience, you'll enjoy a glass of wine or beer along with a selection of sharing plates.
Friday - Monday, enjoy lunch served in The Heke Restaurant.
Find The Heke Waiheke Wine and Dine menu here
Once you have purchased your Waiheke Wine and Dine package, please call The Heke directly to book your table. Please call 09 372 0020 to book.
Batch Winery is Waiheke’s highest vineyard with spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf Islands. Surrounded by picturesque vines, the winery is a popular venue space and offers relaxed dining options and tastings.
Enjoy a gourmet platter on the Waiheke Wine and Dine tour filled with cured meats, baked green lipped mussels, mushroom arancini, NZ cheeses, stuffed peppers and more. Also included is a sweet treat and glass of estate wine.
Find Batch Winery’s Waiheke Wine and Dine menu here.
Bookings are required. Once you have purchased your Waiheke Wine and Dine package, please call Batch Winery directly to book your table.
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Terms and conditions
Tour is for adults only. Children aged 16 years old or older may also attend, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off buses depart Matiatia Ferry Terminal every 30 or 60 minutes, depending on day and time of year.
Should there be any changes to the timetable, customers will be notified by their tour bus driver on their day of travel.
All experiences and tours are subject to Fullers360 Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct.
