Wine Tour

Waiheke Half Day Wine Tour Friday 24th February                                                 

Details of Arrangements:  

1400

Depart Auckland on Fullers sailing to Waiheke Island.

1435

Arrive at Matiatia. You will be greeted on the wharf by Ananda Tours. The tour will commence with a drive along the scenic northern route, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula.

1500

Visit Batch Vineyard, the highest vineyard on Waiheke Island with north facing sun-soaked hillsides of vines including terraces of traditional and elegant Alsace-style vines close to the winery. There are spectacular 360 degree views over the island and beyond to the gulf islands. Taste a range of their wine, including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Flora plus Batch Winery’s sparkling wine Blanc de Blancs.  

1600

Enjoy a tasting at Peacock Sky, who produce Méthode Traditionelle, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Malbec wines. The wines are all carefully matched with morsels of tempting food created daily by the vineyard owners.

   

1700

Visit Stonyridge Vineyard for wine tasting. Founded in 1982, Stonyridge is a world-class producer of Cabernet blends and is the home of one of New Zealand’s cult wines, Larose (available to taste for an additional charge). Here you will taste a range of their Waiheke wines which can include Rose,  Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, The Pilgrim (Syrah blend) and Faithful (Bordeaux blend).   

1815

Depart Waiheke on Fullers sailing back to Auckland.

1850

Arrive back in Auckland CBD.

Cost: $185 incl gst (includes return ferry tickets to Waiheke Island)

Book: On-line when you do your registration as an 'optional extra'.

Note: Min numbers must be reached in order for the trip to run.