
Wine, Food & Island Escapes
Discover New Zealand’s incredible food and wine, from scenic vineyards and local flavours to beautiful island escapes. Enjoy relaxed experiences, stunning scenery, and the chance to explore beyond the conference. Make the most of your time in New Zealand by booking a tour before or after the conference.
The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
Embark on a journey through Waiheke Island’s renowned wine country, visiting three top wineries and enjoying curated tastings while taking in stunning vineyard and coastal views.
Travel between vineyards with a knowledgeable local guide, who will share insights into the island’s history, culture, and unique landscape. Finish the experience with a relaxing lunch at the award-winning Three Seven Two on Onetangi Beach, complete with a glass of Waiheke wine or beer.
Price: $285 per person (includes lunch and glass of wine, excludes ferry tickets)
- Fullers ferry tickets $62pp
Length: 5 Hours
Highlights:
- Enjoy wine tastings at three of Waiheke Island’s renowned vineyards.
- Savour a delicious lunch with a glass of wine at a premium local venue.
- Take in the island’s stunning scenery on a fully guided tour.
- Learn about Waiheke’s wine, culture, and history from local guides.
- Benefit from convenient accommodation transfers for direct bookings.
The Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
Our most popular shared tour, perfect for food and wine lovers, showcases the best of Waiheke Island’s local flavours. Enjoy wine tastings at boutique vineyards, sample Te Matuku Bay oysters, Waiheke honey, and award-winning olive oils, and savour a vineyard lunch featuring seasonal produce and wine pairings.
The experience concludes at The Heke with tastings of locally crafted beer, gin, whisky, and liquor. Guests can then return to Matiatia Wharf or choose to be dropped off in Oneroa Village to continue exploring the island.
Price: $325 per person - (includes lunch and glass of wine, excludes ferry tickets)
- Island Direct Ferry tickets $59pp
- Fullers ferry tickets $62pp
Length: 5 Hours
Highlights:
- Enjoy a hosted wine tasting at a boutique vineyard, paired with fresh Te Matuku Bay oysters.
- Indulge in a wine tasting and delicious lunch at a Spanish-inspired vineyard setting.
- Discover the flavours of Waiheke with an extra virgin olive oil tasting experience.
- Sample locally crafted spirits during a tasting at a boutique island distillery.
- Explore Waiheke’s stunning landscapes on a scenic guided tour with an expert local Kiwi guide.
Half Day Scenic Wine and Lunch
Enjoy a scenic drive through Waiheke Island’s stunning northern coastline, with views across the Hauraki Gulf to the Coromandel Peninsula. Visit two vineyards for wine tastings and enjoy a vineyard platter lunch with a glass of wine at the second stop.
If time permits, take in the beauty of Onetangi Beach before concluding the tour. Guests can be dropped off at Matiatia Wharf for the return ferry or in Oneroa Village to continue exploring at their leisure.
We recommend catching the 12PM Fullers ferry from Downtown Auckland at the latest to make the tour start time.
Price: $255 per person (includes lunch and glass of wine, excludes ferry tickets).
- Fullers ferry tickets $62pp
Length: 4.5 Hours
Tour departs Matiatia Wharf, Waiheke Island at 12:40 PM.
Drop-off at Matiatia Wharf or Oneroa Village at 4:45 PM.
Highlights:
- Enjoy a scenic guided tour of Waiheke Island’s top viewpoints.
- Sample premium wines at two renowned vineyards.
- Savour a delicious vineyard platter lunch.
- Visit Onetangi Beach and the charming village of Oneroa.
- Benefit from accommodation pick-up and optional dinner reservation assistance.
Explore Man O' War
Escape to Man O’ War, one of Waiheke Island’s most iconic waterfront destinations. Cruise across the Hauraki Gulf before enjoying a relaxed day of award-winning wines, waterfront dining, swimming, and stunning coastal scenery.
Price: $110 per person
Length: 4-5 Hours
Highlights:
- Scenic cruise across the Hauraki Gulf
- Visit Man O’ War’s beachfront winery and cellar door
- Wine tasting and waterfront dining
- Swim, relax or picnic by the bay
- Optional Forest Flight zipline experience

