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The 15 Best Waiheke Island Day Trips from Auckland

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Waiheke is thirty-five minutes from the Downtown ferry terminal and covered in clifftop cellar doors, olive groves and swimming beaches. Below are the 15 best ways to spend a day there, split between wine tours, hop-on buses and ziplines, with the ferry fare made clear so you know what is already covered.

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - From Mātiatia to the bus: how you actually use the pass

1.Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,311 reviews · 1 day · from $59Our pick

Auckland Harbour ferry to Waiheke plus a hop-on hop-off explorer bus with 16 stops for wineries, beaches, villages, and great flexibility.

“Convenience and good guides. There is confusion around whether you need paper tickets (some reviewers said so). Also good to note that after 7 pm plenty of other options as it is misleading to imply last ferry is 7 pm (even if that is for your bus.)”

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Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients ! - Three vineyards, premium tastings, and what the schedule really means

2.Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,378 reviews · from $155Top rated

Small-group premium Waiheke wine tasting with island commentary, 3 vineyards, food pairing, and lunch transfers from Auckland. $155pp.

“We went as a group of 4. Had a great time! There are only 11 people total on your tour. The driver was very knowledgable about the island and wineries. The wineries may change depending on the day of the week you book but you will see 3 very different types of wineries & wine.”

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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries' Tour - Winery stops that actually teach you something: tastings at each venue

Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip - Before you zip: the mini-tour and what it adds

Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings - Price and what you truly get for $111.30

Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk - From Auckland to Trig Hill: How the Day Gets Moving

6.Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $92

Waiheke Island zipline and forest walk from Auckland. Small group, panoramic Hauraki Gulf views, three 200-meter flights, guided nature walk.

“Ella and the other tour guide/zipline "handlers" (perhaps Sophie? Sorry, I forgot her name!) were so kind and friendly. They kept us safe and shared lots of good facts about the forest as we walked through on the way back to the starting point. Make sure to grab the rope at the end of each Zipline! Be prepared to do a good amount of walking with some hills. Beautiful, educational, great experience. Fun!”

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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour - Allpress Olive Groves: Olive Oil Tasting You Can Actually Taste

7.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $179

Taste of Waiheke pairs an included ferry with olive oil tastings, 3 winery stops, and a 2-course lunch on Waiheke.

“Amazing scenery, decent wines and warm staff all make this a fun day out. Our guide was funny and personable and there were plenty of laughs.”

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Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue - Meeting your Waiheke guide at Matiatia Wharf (and why it matters)

8.Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 370 reviews · from $170

Guided Waiheke wine tour with tastings at 3 vineyards and beachfront lunch at 372 in Onetangi, with a local guide and 1 glass included.

“Fabulous day from start to finish . Caleb our guide was fun, engaging and knowledgeable. The tour ran like clockwork with plenty of time to enjoy the fabulous island and the wineries. Lunch was outstanding and in an idyllic location. Thank you for making our last day in NZ memorable”

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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours - Getting There: Matiatia, Ferry Timing, and the 10:45 Start

Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Price and what you truly get for $212.86

10.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $212

5.5-hour Waiheke food and wine tour with boutique tastings, olive oil, seasonal oysters, family-style lunch, and a whisky or wine stop.

“My wife and I were very pleased with this tour. Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable, the tour group size was perfect, the wineries were the right size to allow discussion and the lunch was enjoyed by all.”

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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus - The 16 stops: what you’ll do at each part of the island

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Scenic Vineyards & Tastings - Mudbrick Winery: Great Views, Strong Finish

Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch - Getting there and timing it right from Matiatia Wharf

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch - Cable Bay Vineyards: start with a cellar-door tasting set

14.Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $186

Half-day Waiheke wine tour with tastings at Cable Bay, Stonyridge, and more, plus a gourmet lunch at Onetangi Beach.

“We had a awesome bus driver who engaged really well with us and everyone on the bus told us interesting information about the island and wineries and also dropped us to a restaurant he recommended after the tour that was amazing”

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eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride

eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride - The 30 km loop: what the Five Bays Ride means on the ground

15.eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $73

eRide Waiheke 5 Bays Ride is a self-guided e-bike loop on Waiheke Island, with helmet, lock, map, and tasty food stops for a great day out.

“The E-bikes were great and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly! The island is beautiful! I would definitely recommend this self guided tour!”

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