Activities in Waiheke Island
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Ananda Tours
Offers a food and wine tour ($95) and a Wine Connoisseur’s Tour ($190). Small-group, informal tours can be customised, including visits to artists’ studios.
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Fullers
Runs a Wine On Waiheke Tour (adult $115, 4¾ hours, departs Auckland 1pm) that visits three of the island’s top wineries and includes a platter of nibbles. Taste Of Waiheke (adult $112, 5½ hours, departs Auckland 11am) also includes three wineries plus an olive grove and light lunch. There’s also a 1½-hour Explorer Tour of the island (adult/child $48/24, departs Auckland 10am, 11am and noon). All prices include the ferry and an all-day bus pass.
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Ross Adventures
It’s the fervently held opinion of Ross of Ross Adventures that Waiheke offers kayaking every bit as good as the legendary Abel Tasman National Park. He should know – Ross has been offering guided kayak trips for over 20 years. Experienced sea kayakers can comfortably circumnavigate the island in four days, exploring hidden coves and sand spits inaccessible by land.
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Poderi Crisci
Recently purchased by the Italian-born patriarch behind Non Solo Pizza, we expect great things from the soon-to-come cafe. Italian varietals (Montepulciano, Nebbiolo) and olives have been planted alongside the existing pinot grigio and merlot.
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Wild On Waiheke
If you like to shoot stuff after a few drinks, this winery and microbrewery offers tastings, archery, clay shooting, pètanque and a giant chess board.
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Stonyridge
Famous organic reds, an atmospheric cafe, tours ($10, 35 minutes, 11.30am Saturday and Sunday) and the occasional dance party.
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Goldwater Estate
Waiheke’s wine pioneers, Goldwater has been producing wine from these 21 acres for over 30 years.
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Golf Course
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Waiheke Auto Rentals
Waiheke Auto Rentals offers rentals, but you must be over 21 and pay 65c a kilometre for cars or 4WDs. The insurance excess (deposit) is $1000.
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Waiheke Island Adventures
Scenic tours ($25), vineyard tours ($25), or Stony Batter tours ($35) in a 15-seater bus. Art and beach tours also available.
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Waiheke Executive Transport
Short tours (from $15), wine tours (half-day/day/premium $55/71/95), arts and crafts tours ($71) and walking tours (from $25).
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Waiheke Bike Hire
The island has 12km-, 25km- and 70km-loop bicycle routes, but prepare for a lot of hills. Mountain bikes (half-/full day $20/30) can be hired at Waiheke Bike Hire, or you can cheat on the inclines with electric bikes.
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