Waiheke Island Experience
(private 2 person tour)

The Waiheke Island Tour Experience includes breathtaking scenic vistas and beaches, and the best experiences the island has to offer including visits to artisan olive oil producers, tranquil Man O’ War Tasting Room, Batch Winery, Oneroa Village plus lunch at the world-renowned Mudbrick Vineyard.

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.

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Waiheke Island Tour includes

• Luxury 4WD with air conditioning
• Local guide/driver
• Refreshments – drinking water
• Tours do not include the cost of lunch or wine tasting.
• Duration 10am – 4pm (other times can be arranged)

Matiatia Wharf / Accommodation – 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

PALM BEACH

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.

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.
www.manowar.co.nz

MAN O’WAR TASTING ROOM

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.

Batch Winery – Wine Tasting

Batch Winery has a fantastic location and boasts the highest vineyard in elevation on Waiheke Island with 360-degree views from the Coromandel to the Auckland skyline.  The Family-owned winery produces wines which are crafted in small lots and produce wonderful examples of Waiheke wines including Syrah, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.
batchwinery.com

BATCH WINERY

Just a short drive from Batch Winery we find Rangihoua Estate, home to delicious award-winning virgin olive oils.

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

Mudbrick Vineyard – Lunch

Mudbrick Vineyard is world-renowned for its award-winning wines, restaurant, Italian-inspired rustic gardens and spectacular Auckland skyline views. A wonderful place to enjoy some fantastic food.
(Lunch is not included in the cost but we are happy to make your reservation.)
www.mudbrick.co.nz

MUDBRICK

Return to Oneroa Village

Here you will have time to explore the selection of interesting stores and cafes along the main street. Enjoy a coffee with a view or cool down with a delicious Island Gelato, one of our favourites.

ONEROA BEACH VIEWS

Return to Matiatia Wharf or accommodation – 4:00 pm

Each tour also has a recommended place for lunch. If you have a different lunch venue in mind, just let us know when making your booking. Alternatively, if you would like to arrange a tailor-made tour, get in touch via the contact form.

* 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.