Remember the following details for the trip to Waiheke Island:
- Enjoy beer and wine tastings at the most highly regarded location on the island.
- Learn about the island from local guides who will provide engaging commentary.
- Experience a taste of Waiheke Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
You will catch a ferry from Auckland City to Waiheke Island. You will receive a text two days before departure with instructions on how to book the ferry.
Once on Waiheke Island, your journey begins at Mudbrick, one of Waiheke Island's iconic spots. Here, you will enjoy a wine tasting experience that will introduce you to the different grape varieties grown on the island.
Afterwards, we will head to Onetangi, where you will visit The Heke, a lovely craft distillery and brewery set in four acres of serene gardens. Here, you can enjoy some of the best craft beers that the island has to offer.
A short distance from Onetangi lies the beautiful Stonyridge Vineyard, famous for its award-winning Bordeaux-style wines, including their signature Larose. You can relax amidst the vineyard's cool shade and enjoy a platter lunch with wine at the Veranda Café.
Our journey then takes you to the renowned All Press Olive Groves. Waiheke Island is known for its unique microclimate, which produces high-quality extra virgin olive oil. During your visit, you will taste a variety of locally handcrafted extra virgin olive oils and learn about olive growing, harvesting, and milling.
