Highlights
- Seasonal 2 course lunch on Waiheke Island
- Choose 1 out of 3 lunch venues
- Glass of wine or wine tasting with meal
- Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus to return to ferry terminal
Description
Indulge yourself on the Waiheke Island Wine & Dine Lunch Tour with Fullers 360 Experiences and Cruises. Escape the hustle and bustle of Auckland City and enjoy a 2-course lunch with a paired wine tasting or glass of wine in the stunning wine haven of Waiheke Island.
Hop aboard the Fullers 360 ferry to Waiheke Island at Auckland Ferry Terminal and take in magnificent views of volcanic islands on the Hauraki Gulf. Upon arrival at Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island, your Fullers guide will welcome you onto the Wine & Dine Lunch Tour coach and head out to your vineyard or restaurant of choice. Sit back and take in the beautiful scenery while wining and dining in one of the top Waiheke Island venues. After lunch, take the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus to explore more of the island before returning to Waiheke Island’s ferry terminal for your Fullers 360 ferry departure back to mainland Auckland.
Lunch Venues
Batch Winery - Set your sights high by choosing Batch Winery for your Wine and Dine lunch destination. The highest altitude vineyard on Waiheke Island, enjoy some Kiwi classics with spectacular views over Waiheke Island, great options for vegetarians and a glass of wine or beer.
Stonyridge Vineyard - Surrounded by vines and olive trees, Stonyridge is the Wine and Dine option for those who might be more interested in red wine. Stonyridge is renowned for producing premium red wines and provides a tasting experience with a lunch share platter and dessert options.
Cable Bay Vineyard - Relax on the modern terrace of an award winning winery and gaze out over the Gulf at Cable Bay Vineyard. Sip on a glass of Cable Bay Cinders Vineyard Organic Sauvignon Blanc while tucking into a seasonal two course lunch.
Trip Includes
- Return Fullers 360 ferry from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island
- On-island coach transfers to your choice of lunch restaurant (Batch Winery, Stonyridge Vineyard OR Cable Bay Vineyard)
- Friendly Fullers tour guide on coach transfer
- Seasonal lunch menu at chosen restaurant, created especially for the Wine & Dine Lunch Tour
- Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus with map to explore Waiheke Island & return to the ferry
Duration
- Allow 5 hours minimum (includes ferry travel)
Departures
- Departs from Auckland Ferry Terminal at 12pm (returns 4:30pm or at your leisure)
- The last ferry departs Waiheke Island at 7:00pm
- Operates Friday to Sunday all year
Other Information
- Venues will endeavor to seat you in your individual booking groups, on busy weekend you may be seated at a group table. Please contact the venue with any specific booking requirements
- On-island transfers to your choice of restaurant, meet the tour guide & coach at Matiatia Ferry Terminal
- Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus runs on a loop of Waiheke Island stopping at 16 stops
- No child rates, this tour is not recommended for children
- Each lunch option includes either a glass of wine or wine tasting
Normal Retail Price
All prices shown in NZD$.
Thank you for your question about the Waiheke Island Wine & Dine Tour (Lunch). Unfortunately, during these times none of the wineries are able to accommodate you, as they require all guests to have vaccination passes I'm afraid.
Comment by: ETG on 20th Jan 22 at 13:38