Top Experiences in Stonyridge Vineyard

Discover the flavours of Waiheke Island, a stunning Island of wine, on a vineyard tour with lunch included at an award-winning restaurant directly across from the beach; you don't get to eat right across the beach every day! So Enjoy along the way the stunning views of the island's beaches, villages, and homes while learning about the local culture, people, history, geography, Maori Culture, and Waiheke produce. Try Waiheke wines from Rose, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling wine, and Syrah and Bordeaux blends.

Enjoy a gourmet lunch at an award-winning restaurant on the white-sand beach in Onetangi, on the north coast of Waiheke Island with incredible views out toward the Hauraki Gulf with a glass of wine to compliment your meal.

After lunch, we will continue to Onetangi Valley where we will stop and taste more award-winning wines.

These tours are shared with other guests and are a great way to meet new friends from all over the world.

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The tour commences with a drive along the scenic northern route, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula.
Along the way you will visit three vineyards for wine tasting and enjoy lunch and a glass of wine at the first stop.
The final stop is at a picturesque vineyard overlooking the Hauraki Gulf. Enjoy a wine tasting here and take in the view.
If you wish, from here you can stay on for dinner (at your own expense) and make your own way back to the ferry when you are ready or alternatively the guide will return you to the Waiheke Wharf in time to catch the 5pm ferry back to Auckland.
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Your delightful journey begins at Mudbrick - one of Waiheke Island's iconic
spots. Here, you will enjoy a wine tasting experience that will introduce you to
the varietals grown on Waiheke Island.
Afterwards, we will head to Onetangi where you will visit The Heke - a lovely
craft distillery and brewery set in four acres of serene gardens. Here, you can
enjoy some of the best craft beers that the island has to offer.
A short distance from Onetangi lies the beautiful Stonyridge Vineyard - famous
for its award-winning Bordeaux-style wines, including their signature Larose.
You can relax amidst the vineyard's cool shade and enjoy a platter lunch with
wine at the Veranda Café.
Our journey then takes you to the renowned All Press Olive Groves. Waiheke
Island is known for its unique microclimate, which produces high-quality extra
virgin olive oil. During your visit, you will taste a variety of locally handcrafted
extra virgin olive oils and learn about olive growing, harvesting, and milling.

This Tour is guaranteed to have the best views of any tour on Waiheke Island; you will Visit 3 of Waiheke Island’s world-renowned vineyards for wine tastings and one lunch stop at The Batch Winery with 360-degree views of the Hauraki Gulf, the views at this vineyard are breathtaking, you will see all of Auckland and our very own Volcano Rangitoto.
Sample a wide range of artisan wines;
Learn about the island from your local guide’s engaging commentary!
ou will visit three cellar doors on this tour and sample award-winning wines. Learn about the island’s unique wine-making conditions from the three cellar doors we will visit. Each is unique and engaging. We will start with tastings at 11 am, move on to lunch (at your own cost), then down to Onetangi Valley for more wine tasting and the grande finale at The Mudbrick Vineyard. All vineyards have breath taking views, you will see villages, beaches, vineyards, Waiheke homes.

Enjoy succulent fresh oysters, award-winning olive oil and other locally-produced specialty foods, accompanied by wines from some of Waiheke Island’s top boutique vineyards.Your guide will provide an entertaining and informative commentary along the way.

Ananda Tours is a Waiheke family-owned company that has been sharing the Island that we love for over 24 years. Our close relationships with local providers and highly knowledgeable guides ensure that our visitors leave loving the Island as much as we do!

Explore the beauty of Waiheke at your own pace. The hop-on hop-off double decker bus departs Matiatia every 60 minutes and offers informative commentary about the island's history and culture. Assistance from an on-board host will give you advice on where to stop and how to plan your day. With 16 stops, it's the perfect way to explore and get around to see all that Waiheke has to offer, from vineyards, galleries, cafes and restaurants to stunning sandy beaches and bush walks.

Experience the magic of Waiheke Island at its most enchanting hour. A Waiheke sunset tour is the perfect way to spend an evening on Waiheke Island where you'll witness the sun's gentle descent over the Hauraki Gulf. As the golden hour bathes the island's vineyards, beaches, you'll enjoy the island scenery with a glass of local wine in hand whilst savoring delicious food.