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Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk
Soar through the treetops of Waiheke Island on a zipline tour with aerial views of the Hauraki Gulf. After a quick ferry from Auckland, your half-day tour of Waiheke Island starts with a brief overview of the idyllic island by minivan and ends with an interpretive bushland walk. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 12 participants to ensure a more personalized experience in a small group.
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US$84,68
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Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk
Take a guided walk through the beautiful nature of Waiheke Island so you don’t get lost exploring the beaches and forests on your own. Your guide will point out native wildlife and birds, and tell you all about the unique plant life of New Zealand and the island. This is an ideal day out for active travelers who enjoy being outdoors, plus you can go swimming or relax afterwards, as the tour ends at a beach.
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US$164,10
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Waiheke Island Art Walk
Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place, and on this tour you’ll discover the best of its arts scene with the help of a local guide. Visit sculpture parks, artists’ studios, and galleries while learning about the creative history of the island—and without the risk of getting lost on the trails! The walk is leisurely so is suitable for a variety of fitness levels.
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Waiheke Island Double Headland Coastal Walk
Active travelers can enjoy a guided hike amid the beautiful nature of Waiheke Island without getting lost. The small-group tour ensures that hikes are personalized to your needs and interests. Your expert guide will meet you direct from the ferry terminal, brief you on the day, and tell you all about the nature and history of the island en route. Have a leisurely and scenic lunch at Oneroa Village.
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US$164,10
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Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure
Experience the best of the Hauraki Gulf on this day trip from Waiheke Island. You’ll receive personalized attention on a small group tour aboard the Pacific Star catamaran. Stop at an island in the harbor for a guided walk, spot a variety of birds and marine animals, and get the chance to swim, snorkel, and stand-up paddleboard. There’ll also be time to relax on board and admire the views.
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US$324,92
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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
Indulge in the succulent tastes of Waiheke Island on a 5.5-hour food and wine tour. An informative guide picks you up from your island accommodation or the wharf — if you’ve taken the ferry from Auckland — and takes you to boutique wineries. Taste wine accompanied by locally produced specialties such as award-winning olive oil, fresh-shucked oysters and artisan cheese. Then settle in for a platter lunch at a vineyard restaurant. If you like, stay longer and make your own way back to Auckland at your leisure.
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US$160,82
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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus
Explore Waiheke Island at your own pace, with all-day tickets for a hop-on, hop-off island explorer bus. Plan the perfect day with help from the onboard host, then see the things that interest you most, choosing from 8 stops near vineyards, galleries, beaches, and trailheads. This full-day Waiheke Island experience offers a personalized combination of nature, culture, and food, and departs from Matiatia every 30 minutes throughout the day.
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Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience on Waiheke Island
Discover the wine scene of Waiheke Island on a wine-tasting tour that introduces you to some of the island's best spots. With a small group and guide, taste world-class boutique wines and meet local producers who provide the chance to get to know the island's culture a little better. Along the way, admire the native bush and vineyard scenery.
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US$154,26
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Full-Day Tour of Waiheke Island with Wine Tastings
Explore pretty Waiheke Island's beaches, vineyards, and rolling scenery on a full-day, small-group tour that includes tastings at three boutique vineyards. You'll get an overview and orientation of the island, stopping for great views and sandy beaches, and learn about local wine production as you sip Waiheke vintages. Group size is limited to six people to ensure personal service, with pickup and drop-off at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal or island hotels.
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US$151,12
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US$151,12

The Afternoon Artisan Food and Wine Tour
Indulge at some of Waiheke Island’s most appealing eating and drinking spots without worrying about how to get around after enjoying a few wines. On this small-group tour, listen to informative commentary as you visit scenic spots, vineyards, and restaurants. Your local guide is a wine enthusiast, so you can learn about (and taste) the finest local drops.
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US$173,29
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Premium Full Day Waiheke Wine Tour
Take a premium wine tour of Waiheke Island and sip fine wines at this famed North Island destination, just a ferry ride away from Auckland. An informative local guide accompanies you to award-winning boutique vineyards and shares knowledge of the island and its viticulture along the way. Includes wine tasting fees and round-trip island transport from the ferry terminal by luxury minibus.
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US$117,73
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Waiheke Island Wine Day Tour
Discover the wines of Waiheke on a day trip from Auckland with a small-group tour that visits boutique vineyards. It’s easy to hop a morning ferry and cross the Hauraki Gulf for the short ride to the island. Your guide meets you upon arrival and shares lively commentary as you head to local vineyards for tastings. Afterward, transfers to your lunch venue of choice and the return ferry are provided.
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Half Day Waiheke Wine Tour
Catch the 9 am ferry from Auckland City to arrive on Waiheke just a short 35 minutes later. We will pick you up from the ferry at Matiatia wharf where our Magic Tour begins.
Scenic drive along Oneroa bay via Delamore Lodge to the town art centre and shops making our way to Palm beach look out point via little Oneroa beach our 1st stop for photo opportunity followed by a short walk to the beach make our way to Casita Miro for our 1st wine tasting followed by a dramatic entrance to the best beach on the island Onetangi beach our 2nd photo opportunity stop, followed by Olive oil tasting at Rangihoua Estate onward to Mudbrick for 2nd wine tasting followed by lunch (Not included) finally we drop you for the 2pm ferry .
The choice of wineries may change due to availability on the day and ferry fare not included.
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US$399,56
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Private Maori Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
Explore Waiheke Island on foot and gain insight into the region’s rich Maori heritage on a walking tour. Hike along winding trails and enjoy sweeping views over the beaches and Hauraki Gulf from the soaring coastal headlands. Along the way, listen as your Maori guide sheds light on the region’s deep roots and shares stories about the island’s past. Stop at a local vineyard and learn of the diverse grape varietals thriving in the fertile soils, then finish with a wine tasting.
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Waiheke Island Vineyards and Bush Walk
Hike across Waiheke Island, stopping at vineyards on the way, without the risk of getting lost on this half-day guided walk. Your guide will help you spot native wildlife—which is notoriously shy in New Zealand—and lead you to the best lookout points on the island. Sample some of Waiheke Island’s famous wines and have lunch at a vineyard.
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Exclusive sailing charter from Waiheke Island
IMPORTANT: TO BOOK THIS CHARTER, PLEASE SET THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS = 1. YOU CAN BRING UP TO 11 FRIENDS WITH YOU!
Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island.
Your charter is for exclusive use of the yacht with two crew (captain and host).
We can stop at a pest-free island for a guided walk, plus you’ll have opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding.
Our guide will help you learn about the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, its islands and people. You’ll spot seabirds and may see dolphins, and even whales, as we glide along with the wind in our sails.
This is the only day sailing trip offered in the outer gulf and departing from Waiheke Island.
If you’d like to take the helm or help us trim the sails, skipper Bruce will show you the ropes.
Your itinerary will depend on the wind direction and weather, so that we can give you the most enjoyable and comfortable experience.
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US$2 297,44
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Waiheke Island Private Freedom Te Ara Hura Walk
Here’s the ultimate Waiheke experience, taking in the bustling villages of the western end, bush, beaches, birds and the remote eastern end of the island.
Te Ara Hura is a 100km-long walking track that takes you right around Waiheke Island.
This all-inclusive package is available to groups of 4-10 people, so get some friends together and spend a few days on a unique adventure.
Each day you will be transported to the start point for the day and you will be picked up at the end and returned to your accommodation.
Your accommodation is at the Onetangi Beach Apartments.
This package includes delicious catered meals plus ferry trip from Auckland and return.
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US$1 312,82
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Waiheke Island Private Guided Backyard Break
Join us for a fully inclusive 3-night, 4-day break on Waiheke Island with your friends or whanau. You choose the itinerary, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Perhaps you’d like to walk parts of the Te Ara Hura round-island track. You could take in a few of our well-known theme walks such as the Double Headland Walk, Bush & Beach Walk, Vineyards & Bush Walk and Art Walk.
We are also accredited to offer forest therapy walks.
No matter what you choose, your professional guide will help you learn about our flora and fauna, as well as the Māori and European history of the island and the Hauraki Gulf. You’ll discover our vibrant Waiheke Island community with its artists, vineyards and ambitious conservation projects.
Your accommodation is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment at Onetangi Beach Apartments (extra charge if single occupancy).
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US$1 309,54
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US$1 309,54

Waiheke Island Private Personalised Walk
For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist walking options. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf.
Small, personal and private walking tours with an experienced local guide
A wide range of options including walking tours all over Waiheke Island, coastal tracks, art walks or guided wellbeing walks
Itinerary and pace to suit your interests and requirements
If you would prefer a shorter walk, please contact us for special arrangements
If you are interested in visiting artist studios, please refer to our Private Art Walk
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US$203,49
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US$203,49

Waiheke Island Private Forest Therapy Walk
Our accredited nature and forest therapy guide will lead your group through a series of invitations to deliberately slow down, and to become present and mindful, while gently walking in a beautiful location. We will conclude with a tea ceremony to integrate the experience.
And, this all takes place on beautiful Waiheke Island, just 35 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland.
Minimum booking: 4 people
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US$180,51
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Waiheke Island Private Guided Te Ara Hura Walk
Te Ara Hura is a 100km-long walking track that takes you right around Waiheke Island.
This amazing walk takes in everything from the bustling villages of the western end to bush, beaches, birds and the remote eastern end of the island.
Our standard guided walk takes five days, in 15–25km segments. We can, however, customise this walk to shorten the segments, or to complete the walk in just four days. Please contact us if you are interested in these options.
This tour is only available to private groups of 4-8 people. Get your friends together, bring your walking group and spend a few days completing a unique adventure.
Each day you will be transported to the start point for the day and you will be picked up at the end and returned to your accommodation. Your guide will walk with you.
A custom itinerary can be planned, with costs based on your requirements, size of group and length of stay.
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US$1 506,47
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US$1 506,47

Waiheke Island Private Freedom Backyard Break
Enjoy a fully inclusive 3-night, 4-day break on Waiheke Island with your friends or whanau. You choose the itinerary, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Perhaps you’d like to walk parts of the Te Ara Hura round-island track. You could take in a few of our well-known theme walks such as the Double Headland Walk, Bush & Beach Walk, Vineyards & Bush Walk and Art Walk.
No matter what you choose, we will provide you with everything you need to freedom walk your chosen trails. Enjoy the flora and fauna, incredible views and peaceful vibe while experiencing the vibrant Waiheke Island community with its artists, vineyards and ambitious conservation projects.
Your accommodation is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment at Onetangi Beach Apartments (extra charge if single occupancy).
Catered meals, including daily packed lunch, are included.
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US$1 178,26
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US$1 178,26

Waiheke Island Cultural Experience
This tour takes in all that Waiheke has to offer while also getting you off the beaten tourist trail. To truly understand our land is to understand it through the eyes of us, the indigenous people.
You will be greeted by your local guide at the wharf upon your arrival. First is an orientation around Waiheke taking in stunning sea views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City and the Pacific Ocean. You will visit pristine white sand beaches and hear the history and stories of the places you visit and see.
You will visit the focal point of the Māori community on Waiheke, learn about the significance and importance of carving and traditional tattooing, the revitalization of Māori language and the impact of colonization on Māori people.
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US$196,92
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US$196,92

Private Personalized Tour in Waiheke Island
For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist touring options (including driving and walking components). We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf.
Waiheke offers lots to see and do, including walking tours, coastal tracks, art walks and guided wellbeing walks.
The itinerary and pace will be designed to suit your interests and requirements.
If you would prefer a shorter walk, please contact us for special arrangements.
If you are interested in visiting artist studios, please refer to our Private Art Walk.
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US$203,49
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