Sip & Savour through Waiheke Island (11 guests max)
Overview
Your Waiheke concierge. Let us take you on a journey where soil, climate and vines co-exist in perfect harmony. This tour will tantalise the taste buds, with some food pairings to compliment your Waiheke wine tasting experience, followed by a delectable shared platter style lunch + glass of wine.
Our local guides will keep you entertained with quirky island stories whilst you enjoy the magnificent scenery across vineyards and golden sand beaches.
This is a perfect day trip for wine lovers so WINE not.
What's Included
- Comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Pickup from your accommodation on Waiheke Island or ferry terminal
- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards (some will be paired with food)
- Lunch - either a shared platter style lunch + glass of wine OR a main + glass of wine.
- Let by a local guide, sharing quirky island stories
- Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st)
Meeting and Pickup
Arrive at downtown Auckland ferry terminal located at 99 Quay st. at 8:15am to ensure you make the 09:00 am Fullers sailing from Auckland to Waiheke Island. Ferry tickets can be purchased online to save time on the day.On arrival to Waiheke, one of our representative will be holding a sign board with "THE WINE TASTING COMPANY" on it, to welcome you to our beautiful Island.
What To Expect
The Sip & Savour Wine Tour focuses on tantalising the taste buds, with food pairings to compliment your Waiheke Island wine tasting experience. Come and indulge in everything Waiheke as you Sip & Savour your way across the island.
On arrival to Waiheke Island one of our guides will greet you at the wharf to welcome you to our beautiful island. Look out for “The Wine Tasting Company” sign board. (If you are staying on Waiheke, contact us for pick up times)
Our tour starts off with a scenic drive as you soak up the sights of our magical island, from galleries, shops, restaurants, vines and golden sand beaches. Your local guide will share stories about Waiheke, our discovery of wine and olives, our celebrities “world famous on Waiheke” of course and our little visitors (Godwits) who have chosen Waiheke as part of their international stop over.
You will enjoy some food pairing wine tastings with fabulous views.
Lunch will either be a shared platter lunch + glass of wine OR a main + glass of wine at one of our favorite venues.
Waiheke Island is only a 45min ferry ride from Auckland, making this tour an ideal option for day trippers, with a tour duration of approx. 5.5 hours.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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).
- Comfortable, air conditioned vehicles.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Pickup from your accommodation on Waiheke Island or ferry terminal.
- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards (some will be paired with food).
- Lunch - either a shared platter style lunch + glass of wine OR a main + glass of wine.
- Let by a local guide, sharing quirky island stories.
- Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st).
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 18..
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 Sip & Savour through Waiheke Island (11 guests max) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sip & Savour through Waiheke Island (11 guests max) 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
- Comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Pickup from your accommodation on Waiheke Island or ferry terminal
- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards (some will be paired with food)
- Lunch - either a shared platter style lunch + glass of wine OR a main + glass of wine.
- Let by a local guide, sharing quirky island stories
- Ferry Tickets (these can be purchased at the Fullers ferry terminal at 99 Quay st)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
