Ananda Tours - The Essence Of Waihiki Wine Tour

10:00 Depart Auckland on Fullers sailing to Waiheke Island

10:35 Arrive at Matiatia. You will be greeted on the wharf by Ananda Tours. The tour will commence with a drive along the scenic northern route, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula.

11:00 Visit Mudbrick Vineyard’s wine tasting room, set amongst beautiful gardens with spectacular views looking across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland city.

12:00 Visit Kennedy Point Vineyard where they produce fully certified organic Syrah, Merlot, Melbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé wines. Here you will also taste estate–grown olive oil and New Zealand avocado oil. The winery decks are tucked among their 300 year old Pohutukawa trees overlooking Waiheke Island’s Kennedy Bay and are the perfect setting to sample a range of fine wines.

13:00 Visit Te Motu Vineyard. Te Motu – meaning ‘The Island’, was one of the pioneers of Waiheke wine growing, with the Dunleavy family planting their first vines in 1989 to produce the first ‘Te Motu’ blend in 1993. Here you can taste a trio of the best current releases. Exclusively Waiheke grown wines including two from the Dunleavy range

14:00 Lunch at Three Seven Two. Three Seven Two is named for the first three numbers of the Waiheke phone number, and it’s something of a metaphor for this cheerful beach spot, right across the road from Onetangi. The menu, by the excellent Bronwen Laight, formerly of The Shed at Te Motu, is produce-driven and seasonal. Everything is sourced as locally and sustainably as possible to showcase the quality and talent of our home.

15:30 Pick up from lunch venue

16:00 Depart Waiheke on Fullers sailing back to Auckland

Itineraries are subject to some variation depending on seasonal vineyard availability and may vary from those advertised. Substitutions of equal quality may be made as required.

Our price includes tasting charges at selected venues but not lunch, dinner or ferry tickets unless stated otherwise.

You must be 18 years or over unless accompanied by a legal parent or guardian. The legal drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years of age; proof of identification may be required at wineries.

Child rates can be provided on request. Please provide your own car restraints for children under 7 years.

All guests agree to adhere to any instructions in relation to the activity from the Operator at all times.

Two people are the minimum to start a tour.

Gift vouchers and all other second and third party vouchers, contract promotional incentives or prizes are non refundable.

Private tours can be extended in hour blocks; each additional hour (or part of) is charged at a rate of $60 per vehicle.

Smoking is not permitted inside our vehicles.

Consumption of alcohol is not permitted inside our vehicles.

A cleaning fee of up to $100 may apply if the vehicle interior is soiled during the tour.

Vineyards are legally not allowed to serve clients showing signs of intoxication. If the vineyard chooses not to serve you due to intoxication, no refund for the tour/tasting will be given.

Payments made with Amex will incur a 2% surcharge.

If we suspect you have been drinking heavily prior to the tour we reserve the right to not proceed with the tour, no refund for the tour/tasting will be given. You will be returned to the ferry or your accommodation.

If bringing luggage please ensure that items do not exceed 25 KG

The ferry company is not owned or operated by Ananda Tours, therefore we cannot guarantee sailing times or a seat on a particular sailing. Ferry tickets are open return vaild for any sailing and the boats are boarded on a first come first serve basis. Ananda Tours does not take any responsibility for your onward travel plans if you are unable to board a particular ferry sailing departing the Island so if you need to be somewhere at a particular time after our tour we recommmend you allow additional time in your planning as some ferry services may be cancelled or you maybe unable to board a specific ferry due to ferry cancelations or the boat being full.

If you need help with an existing booking please email us at [email protected] if your enquiry is urgent please follow up your email with a quick call on +61 2 5633 1149 so we can help you.

Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100NZD deposit required).

We endorse the recommendation that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.

Absolutely, just let us know your preferred start and finish location and we’ll make it work.

There is definitely no wrong way to travel New Zealand. Depending on what type of traveller you are, you might enjoy a Campervan road trip over the Hop On Hop Off Bus Packages. We recommend booking a free consultation with one our friendly team and they can tailor their recommendation to your personality and  travel plans.

We get it. Life is all about the unexpected, especially when you are travelling. If you are unable to make your pre-arranged tour you will need to reach out to our [email protected] so we can give you a helping hand. In all cases we strongly recommend having a valid travel insurance policy which covers you for unexpected cancellations.

Yes. All of our packages are customisable so if you would like to make any changes please contact our team under [email protected] or our WhatsApp (+64) 3409 0617