Auckland Food & Wine Tours

Auckland's food and wine scene stretches from the vineyard slopes of Waiheke Island to the heritage wine country of Kumeu on the city's western fringe, covering everything from a multi venue tasting tour to a relaxed vineyard lunch with a side of gannet spotting. Whether the day calls for a dining experience or a proper food and wine tasting tour, there is a genuinely different pace on offer depending on which region you choose. Here is what is actually pouring right now.

Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

The Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour is a 6 hour journey through four venues on the island, Batch Winery for a 2 course lunch, Mudbrick Vineyard for a cellar door tasting, The Heke Kitchen Brewery and Distillery, and Allpress Olive Groves for award winning olive oil. Return ferry sailings and scenic coach transfers between venues are included, making it one of the most complete food and wine days out of Auckland.

Premium Waiheke Wine Tour

The Premium Waiheke Wine Tour with Enjoi Wine Tours visits four or more wineries aboard a luxury 12 seater minibus, with a local guide who tailors the day's stops and complimentary tastings included throughout. A different selection of wineries is visited each day, so no two Premium Waiheke Wine Tours look quite the same, and time is built in for a lunch stop at an award winning vineyard.

Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch

The Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch heads west of the city instead of out to the islands, visiting Soljans, Coopers Creek and West Brook Winery across Auckland's heritage wine country. A vineyard lunch with a glass of wine is included, along with a stop at Muriwai Beach, home to one of the world's few mainland gannet colonies between August and April.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Waiheke and Kumeu wine tours?

Waiheke tours involve a ferry crossing to the island's vineyards, while Kumeu tours drive directly from Auckland to heritage wine country on the mainland, adding a stop at Muriwai Beach.

Does the Taste of Waiheke tour include the ferry?

Yes, return ferry sailings from downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island are included as part of the Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour.

Can I see the Muriwai gannet colony on a wine tour?

Yes, the Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch includes a stop at Muriwai Beach, where a mainland gannet colony nests on the cliff tops from August to April.

Are Auckland food and wine tours suitable for children?

Generally no, most food and wine tasting tours are built around wine tastings and are not recommended for children, so they suit couples and adult groups best.

How many wineries does the Premium Waiheke Wine Tour visit?

Four or more, with the exact selection changing daily depending on availability and the guide's recommendations for the day.

Local tip: book a Waiheke wine tour on a weekday if you can, the island's cellar doors are noticeably quieter outside weekend crowds, giving more one on one time with the winemakers.

Book your Auckland food and wine tour above, whether that means island hopping to Waiheke or heading west into Kumeu's heritage vineyards.