Waiheke Island Experience

With its spectacular scenery, stunning beaches and delicious food and wine, Waiheke Island has it all. 

Experience this beautiful island in comfort and luxury on our private guided tour as we take you on an unforgettable journey. What sets Freedom Tours apart? Our luxury 4WD tour whisks you away from the crowds to the stunning less accessible parts of the island the larger corporate bus tours can’t reach, including the rugged dirt roads with incredible views across the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel Peninsula. 

The Waiheke Island Experience tour includes breathtaking scenic vistas and beaches, and the best experiences the island has to offer including visits to artisan honey and olive oil producers, a relaxed lunch at the tranquil Man O’ War Vineyard in Man O’ War Bay, Oneroa Village for a spot of shopping and wine tasting at the world-renowned Mudrick Vineyard.

Our luxury 4WD vehicle is ideal for couples or small groups (max 4 person) and is family friendly as we happily take children aged 8+. As our name suggests we specialise in tailored tours so just let us know if there are particular places that you would like to visit and we will craft a tour just for you!

Our family run tours are the best ways to explore Waiheke. Relax, and let us take care of you in style, so you can fully enjoy your day on our wonderful island with Waiheke Freedom Tours.

What’s included

• All of our tours are for groups of 2 – 4 persons
• Luxury 4WD with air conditioning
• Local guide/driver
• Refreshments – drinking water
• Tours do not include the cost of lunch or wine tasting.

Matiatia Wharf – Pick up 10:00 am

Your Waiheke Island Tour will start at Matiatia Wharf when you disembark from the ferry or we can pick up from your Waiheke holiday accommodation if you wish. After a short drive through Oneroa village, we leave the main road and take a scenic route with wonderful views across the Hauraki Gulf and Palm Beach.

PALM BEACH

Honey House & Cafe

Set amongst 13 acres of beautiful olive grove and wetland in Waiheke’s Vineyard Valley, the Honey House is a great place to taste some of the islands best honey and olive oil. Grab a coffee and treat yourself to their wonderful rosemary honey cake.
waihekehoneyhouse.co.nz

HONEY HOUSE & CAFE

Onetangi Beach

No visit to Waiheke would be complete without a visit to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With views of Great Barrier and Little Barrier Island in the distance, Onetangi Bay has over 1.5 km of beautiful golden sand.

ONETANGI BEACH

We continue the tour passing through Onetangi and then start the climb towards the eastern side of the island. The drive towards Stony Batter is spectacular and you will have plenty of time to stop and take in the view of the Gulf Islands and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula.

The scenic drive continues south to the beautiful Man O’War Bay where you can take a walk along the lovely beach looking towards Pakatoa and Rotoroa Islands.

LUNCH – Man O’War Winery Tasting Room

Man O’War winery tasting room is set back from the beach in beautiful shaded surroundings and offers a range of food and wine tasting experiences. Established in 1993, Man O’ War consists of 150 acres of vines planted in 76 individual hillside blocks. Man O’War’s superb wines include Syrah, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

We will spend an hour or so here for lunch and wine tasting is also available if you wish. Their lunch menu includes delicious sharing platters and pizzas that can be enjoyed on the lawn area whilst soaking up the views over the bay to the Coromandel coastline surrounded by Pohutakawa trees.
www.manowar.co.nz

MAN O’WAR TASTING ROOM

MAN O’WAR BAY

From Man O’War Bay we head back across the island to Onetangi. This drive follows the steep gravel road along the winding south coast with spectacular views across Awakiriapa Bay, Cowes Bay and Te Matuku Bay on the left with beautiful green valleys and farmland on the right.

Rangihoua Estate – Olive Oil Tasting

Taste a selection of Rangihoua’s award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils, set in lovely gardens surrounded by olive groves and native New Zealand Forest. Rangihoua has been recognized Four times in the Flos Olei competition which is an International Competition in Italy, created to be a guide to the world’s best olive oils.
rangihoua.co.nz

Return to Oneroa Village

From Onetangi we take the main island road back to Oneroa passing through Ostend and Surfdale on the way. Here you will have time to explore the selection of interesting stores along the main street and enjoy a delicious Island Gelato, one of our favourites.

ONEROA BEACH VIEWS

From Oneroa we take you to one of the best-known vineyards on the island for wine tasting.

Mudbrick Vineyard – Wine Tasting 

Mudbrick Vineyard is world-renowned for its award-winning wines, restaurant, Italian-inspired rustic gardens and spectacular Auckland skyline views. A wonderful place to end your Waiheke Island Tour.
www.mudbrick.co.nz

Return to Matiatia Wharf or accommodation – 3:oo pm

* Please note that due to variations in opening hours, alternative vineyards or restaurants may be used depending on the day of the tour. Please contact us if you have any questions.