Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
Overview
Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a knowledgeable guide.
You will visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and sample a range of their wines. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive with live commentary to learn about the island’s history, geography, people and culture. If you prefer you can swap a wine tasting for a whisky, beer gin or olive oil tasting.
After your tasting experiences, sit back, relax and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the ferry or your accommodation. Lunch is included.
What's Included
- Lunch Two course Vineyard lunch including a glass of wine
- Premium Wine tastings at up to three vineyards
- Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Ferry ticket fares
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting and wine during lunch
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Ferry tickets can be purchases at the Fullers Ferry Terminal at 99 Quay St
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Lunch. Two course Vineyard lunch including a glass of wine.
- Premium Wine tastings at up to three vineyards.
- Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation.
- Live commentary on board.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Local guide.
- Ferry ticket fares.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Semi Private Deep Wine Chianti and San Gimignano from Florence will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchTwo course Vineyard lunch including a glass of wine
- Premium Wine tastings at up to three vineyards
- Pickup and drop-off from Waiheke accommodation
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Ferry ticket fares
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting and wine during lunch
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Ferry tickets can be purchases at the Fullers Ferry Terminal at 99 Quay St
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
