The 10 Auckland Wine Tours We Would Book

1.Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 934 reviews · 6 hours · from $110Our pick

Take the 10am ferry from Auckland to Waiheke, then meet a local Enjoi guide for a small-group tour of four or more wineries. Expect tastings, island stories, sweeping vine-covered views, and at least 90 minutes for lunch at your own cost. Guides such as Justin, David, Sherrie, and Luca have earned strong praise for their humor and local insight.

“Justin took the time to get to know everyone and the wineries chisen were excellent, the wine experts knew their stuff, and we had good company on the tour. A great day out.”

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2.Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 510 reviews · 5 hours · from $173

Meet your local Waiheke guide at Matiatia Wharf for a five-hour tour of three boutique vineyards, wine tastings, and lunch at 372 restaurant beside Onetangi Beach. Guides such as Nooroa, Rob, Karen, Caleb, and Debbie add local stories and easy company. Ferry tickets are separate, and you must reach the island before the tour starts.

“Great Guide, Nooroa (sp?) and a very fun day. Timing was great with the ferries. Went with hubby and friends, but below does not allow me to pick more than one option.”

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3.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 290 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Join Ananda Tours for five hours of Waiheke food and wine, with oysters or smoked salmon, olive oil, boutique vineyards, a family-style lunch, and beer or whisky at The Heke. Guides such as Grant, Craig, Nick, and Michael bring local stories to the ride. Meet at Matiatia Wharf at 9:45 a.m.

“What a wonderful day touring Waiheke Island. Excellent small group tour. Spectacular views and amazing wine and food. Highly recommend! Our guide, Fleur was great.”

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4.Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $113

Spend 4 to 5 hours touring Waiheke with a local Kiwi guide such as Nooroa, Caleb, Grant, or Sharon. Choose four wineries and lunch time, or a shorter double-decker tour with two wineries, a charcuterie board, onboard tastings, Oneroa Village, and a beach walk. Ferry tickets and lunch are separate.

“would have liked to be dropped off somewhere on the island at the end instead of just the ferry”

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5.Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $195Top rated

Travel from central Auckland through the Waitakere Ranges to Piha Beach and Karekare Falls, then visit Soljans Estate and Westbrook wineries. John McFarlane usually leads this small-group day, sharing local stories and wine insight. Lunch, tastings, transport, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“Well planed trip and the stops were very nice. Lunch was excellent!! The driver was very knowledgeable and attentive, he gave us plenty of time to enjoy the locations visited”

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6.Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $114

Travel from Auckland’s SkyCity to Muriwai with a guide such as John, Daniel, or Mike. See volcanic black sand and a gannet colony, then taste New Zealand wines at two West Auckland estates. The four-hour outing includes transport, guide, tastings, and park fees, but no meal.

“Tour guide was knowledgable and provided insight to wine and New Zeland. He was also able to change the tour up when weather became bad. Small group size was added bonus. Enjoyed viewing local scenery and enjoyed the wine.”

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7.Waiheke Island Wine Cellar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · from $122

Take the 10am ferry from Auckland, then meet a local guide at Matiatia Wharf for tastings at three boutique vineyards, a scenic lunch stop, and island stories. Guides have included Cami, Nydia, Michael, Heidi, and Tui the canine copilot. Expect a small-group day, 10 to 15 wines, and lunch at your own cost.

“Quality of wines tasted, superb! Views from wineries spectacular! Our guide was wonderful!”

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8.Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $192

Spend about five hours sampling New Zealand wines at three Kumeu wineries, with lunch and a tasting at Soljans Winery. Your guide handles the driving from Auckland, and the group is capped at 14. The afternoon also includes Muriwai Beach, though the gannet colony access is currently closed.

“This was a fantastic day! The pace is perfect, group size is nice and the wineries visited and lunch were all amazing. Learned a few things about wine making here and NZ in general. Our guide Tony was perfect. Thanks for a great experience!”

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9.Kumeu Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $170

Leave Auckland at 10am for a small-group Kumeu wine tour with pickup offered, tastings at three wineries, included lunch, and a stop at Muriwai’s black-sand coast. Guides such as José, Jennine, Allan, and Allen add local stories, while an optional Hallertau Brewery tasting can extend the day.

“Delightful guide, Allen. Three charming wineries and a breathtaking lookout point over the Gannett rookeries. The Chardonnay at Soljan's was some of the best I've ever tasted, and I am a ddvotee of oakey Chardonnay.”

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10.Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $123

Spend about five hours touring West Auckland’s Kumeu Wine Trail with a guide such as David, tasting wines at local vineyards and enjoying a three-course lunch with drinks. The route includes Hunting Lodge, Soljans Estate, and Westbrook Winery. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 16, and all participants must be 18 or older.

“David was an exceptional tour guide. Could not have asked for a better person. We came from Canada and were only expecting him to talk about wine. We also got an in depth history on Auckland. He went above and beyond. Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed!!”

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