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Experience Waiheke Island’s finest wines on a private tour featuring tastings, stunning views, and local insights. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and discover why this island is New Zealand’s wine lover’s paradise.
Experience Waiheke Island’s finest wines on a private tour featuring tastings, stunning views, and local insights. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and discover why this island is New Zealand’s wine lover’s paradise.
Book with Ananda Tours
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Operated by Ananda Tours · Auckland, Auckland
Discover Waiheke Island’s celebrated vineyards on an exclusive private wine tour led by Ananda Tours. This immersive experience invites you to taste over a dozen exceptional wines, bursting with character and crafted from the region's fertile soil and ideal maritime climate. As you sip each wine, enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, giving you a perfect blend of nature and viticulture. The tour highlights Waiheke’s rich local heritage, with passionate guides sharing stories behind each vineyard and grape variety. A gourmet lunch at Three Seven Two offers a delicious pause to savor flavors that complement the wines. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or a dedicated wine lover, this tour delivers an intimate and educational escape from Auckland’s urban pace. Expect personalized attention, small groups, and a chance to connect with the land, history, and artistry that make Waiheke a standout wine destination.
Yes, tastings of over 12 wines are included in the tour price along with lunch.
Absolutely! The guides provide expert but accessible explanations suitable for all experience levels.
Yes, Ananda Tours provides all transportation between vineyards for a hassle-free experience.
Yes, please inform us ahead of time so Three Seven Two can prepare suitable meal options.
This tour is designed for adult participants due to the wine tastings involved.
Tours run rain or shine, but if severe weather occurs, Ananda Tours will contact you to reschedule or offer alternatives.
Ananda Tours is a family-owned tour operator based in Auckland that specialises in guided tours of Waiheke Island. For over 25 years the company has delivered small-group and private experiences focused on boutique wineries, gourmet food, olive oil production, craft breweries and local artisans. Tours range from full-day wine circuits with tastings at three vineyards and a vineyard platter lunch to curated gourmet food and wine itineraries featuring family-style lunches, oyster and honey pairings, and visits to an olive oil mill. Signature departures include The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour, The Gourmet’s Food and Wine Tour, and specialised options such as Ananda Black, Private Gourmet’s Food and Wine Tour, and The Waiheke Naturally Tour. Itineraries may include stops at Allpress Olive Groves, Three Seven Two, The Heke, and Onetangi Beach, plus art studios, gardens and distilleries. Vehicles and small group sizes support flexible, personalised service with options for private tours and bespoke routes. Guides provide local insights into Waiheke history, vineyard techniques and island culture. The company’s multi-decade experience underpins relationships with boutique producers across Waiheke, enabling access to exclusive tastings, scenic vineyard lunches and culinary pairings. Guests can expect a combination of wine tasting, food experiences, scenic driving along the Hauraki Gulf, and opportunities to explore Oneroa Village. Ananda Tours focuses on delivering knowledgeable guiding, authentic local connections and memorable island experiences suitable for food and wine lovers, small groups, and private celebrations. Booking options include small-group departures and fully customisable private itineraries for special occasions and seasonal events.
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