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Waiheke Wine and Craft Beer Tour - Including Seaside Restaurant Lunch

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Get away from it all for a lazy day on Waiheke Island, just a 40-minute ferry ride from Downtown Auckland.

 

Operates Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday to July 9th, 2017 - Ideal for UK Rugby Visitors!

 

Get away from it all for a lazy day on Waiheke Island, just a 40-minute ferry ride from Downtown Auckland.

Waiheke offers not just premium wine, but an arsenal of top quality craft beer. Enjoy it all as your host tours you around some of the best spots, complete with a lunch at The Boathouse Restaurant right on the water at Onetangi Beach, arguably one of Auckland’s most beautiful beaches.

Around Waiheke brings you a fun, laidback tour, where all is asked of you is to kick back and have a great time while taking in the incredible vistas as you find your way around this beautiful island.

Your host will meet you at Matiatia ferry terminal after your cruise from Downtown Auckland.

First call is Kennedy Point Vineyard, the only certified organic vineyard on Waiheke. Here you will taste a selection of award winning wines.

Next it is off to Onetangi Beach to the Boathouse Restaurant.

 

Your menu choices are:

  • Chargrilled Eggplant - Chargrilled Eggplant, Tomato, Feta, Wild Rocket and House Chilli Jam
  • Boathouse Burger - Beer Battered or Pan-fried with Wild Rocket, Tomato, Red Onion, Citrus Aioli and Chips
  • Fish and Chips - Battered or Pan-fried, Wild Rocket, Tomato, Red Onion, House Tartare and Chips
  • Thai Green Curry (Prawn or Chicken) - Served with locally made Naan bread
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder - Served with Local baked breads
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    Your driver will request your choice at the start of the tour.

    Here you will enjoy the stunning sea view while you enjoy a tasty meal.

    There will be time to enjoy the beach setting or even enjoy a stroll along the beach.

    Then it will be off to another quality vineyard. (The particular vineyard will depend on availability.)

    We then set off for our final stop, Boogie Van Brewing. Chief Brewer Rick is a big fan of American West Coast style beers and very passionate about his craft. A man living his dream. Here we will take in a tour of the micro-brewery and sample 4 craft beers.

    Actual venues may vary for operational considerations.

    You can then opt to be returned to the Matiatia ferry terminal for your return journey or be dropped off in Oneroa if you intend to stay on the island for a while.

     

    Price: $189.00 Per Adult - includes tour, tastings and restaurant lunch.Extra beverages at your expense.

    ***Ferry Ticket to Waiheke Island not included in cost of tour***

    Tour Times: Tour Operates Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays Only.

     

    TOUR TIMES IMPORTANT:

    Start Times:

    11.00 Catch the ferry from Pier 2 Downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island. Ferry ticket extra. We will meet you when you arrive on Waiheke Island.

    11.45am Arrives at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal on Waiheke Island where your driver will meet you

    12.00pm Tour departs from the bus stop opposite the Post Shop in the main village of Oneroa

     

    Return Time:

    Tour returns to Oneroa Post Shop and then to the Waiheke Ferry Terminal for the 4.45pm ferry (subject to Fullers’ timetable) back to Downtown Auckland. The trip takes about 40 minutes.

    Our tour is unable to meet the Sealink Ferry from Half Moon Bay, Pakuranga. If you are using this service, please find your own way to join the tour at Oneroa.

    You are welcome to come over to Waiheke on an earlier ferry or to stay on Waiheke and catch a later ferry back to Auckland.

     

    Discount Bookings are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable so please be sure of your selection before booking.

    R18. Not suitable for children.

    If you look under 25, you may be asked for ID.

     

    Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

    Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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    Pj from New Zealand wrote on 13 August 2017

    A totally fabulous day

    Such a great day. After missing the Ferry to start with, Graham was super accommodating and sent the driver back to the Terminal to collect us (an hour later). Very accommodating all around and meet some really great people!

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    Ragnhild from United Kingdom wrote on 16 July 2017

    June 2017

    An interesting and informative tour with an attentive guide. The wineries were good and the craft beers too. Lunch was well organised and the food tasty Lovely views from restaurant over the beach.

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    anthonym5 from New Zealand wrote on 02 July 2017

    brilliant

    Fantastic trip. Couldnt fault it.

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    Amil from India wrote on 30 June 2017

    Waiheke tours

    Awesome experience.

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    Andrew from United Kingdom wrote on 23 June 2017

    Really enjoyable tour

    Great tour despite the rain when setting off from Auckland. Informative, nice wine, good food, fantastic views. Bill (at the craft beer tasting) was interesting and informative. Well worth the trip and the "oyster shots" were a very weird but good addition despite not previously liking them. Would recommend this tour.

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