Things to do in Waiheke Island

Things to do in Waiheke Island

A short ferry from Auckland and you're on island time. Waiheke is best known for its vineyards, but there's plenty to fill a day between tastings, from forest ziplines to sailing the Hauraki Gulf. Here's how the island's attractions and activities break down.

Waiheke Island wine tours and tastings

Wine is the main event on Waiheke. The Waiheke quintessential wine tour with lunch runs for five hours and takes care of the driving. Going as a pair? The Waiheke winery tour and lunch for 2 is an easy gift for couples.

For something more personal, a private winery tour with tastings keeps it to your group, and a guided bush walk with wine tasting pairs native bush with a glass at the end. Spirits and beer fans can try a 30 minute guided spirits tasting or a one hour brewery and distillery tour.

Day trips from Auckland with the ferry sorted

If you're coming from the city, the Man O' War vineyard and ferry package bundles the crossing with a vineyard visit. The Rotoroa Island and Man O' War cruise adds a stop at a predator free island along the way.

Ziplining and sailing on Waiheke

Swap the wine glass for a harness on the flying fox zipline and forest walk, which includes transfers. Out on the water, the Hauraki Gulf eco sailing day trip or an exclusive sailing charter show the island from the Gulf. More wine tasting and winery tours are listed across New Zealand, or browse things to do in Auckland.

Frequently asked questions

Do Waiheke Island wine tours include the ferry?

Some do and some don't. The Man O' War vineyard and ferry package includes the crossing from Auckland, while most other Waiheke wine tours start on the island. Each product page lists what's included.

What is there to do on Waiheke Island besides wine?

Waiheke Island also has ziplining through native forest, guided bush walks, brewery and distillery tours, and sailing trips on the Hauraki Gulf.