Waiheke Island
Vineyards, Wineries & Things to Do

Mudbrick Vineyard

One of the island's most photographed vineyards, with Italian-inspired gardens, lavender and sweeping views back to the Auckland skyline. Sit among the lavender with a glass of their award-winning wine. Mudbrick's restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in the first Michelin Guide New Zealand, in 2026.

Cable Bay Vineyard

Cable Bay looks out over the vines to the Hauraki Gulf and the city beyond. Their very first Chardonnay, from the 2002 vintage, won gold at the International Wine Challenge in London, and they've built a reputation for elegant wines, excellent food and big views ever since.

Owhanake Bay Estate

A small family estate on the hills one bay north of Matiatia, where the ferry comes in. Owhanake Bay Estate is a Syrah specialist, with gold medals and trophies to its name, and is also home to the Nourish Gardens flower farm. Please note: the cellar door is currently closed to the public, but you can still find their wines on the island and online.

Jurassic Ridge Wines

Named for the ancient greywacke rock beneath its vines, Jurassic Ridge sits just above the site of one of Auckland's earliest missionary churches. Expect wide views over the bay, the Hauraki Gulf islands and the city skyline, and wines with a real sense of place.

Goldie Estate

Goldie Estate's cellar door is in the vineyard's original winery, where friendly, knowledgeable staff guide you through their premium estate wines. Enjoy a glass with some nibbles, or stroll to the top of the hill to soak up the views.

Māwhitipana Ridge Estate

A single-site vineyard on the ridge above Surfdale, cared for by two families who farm with kaitiakitanga (guardianship of the land) and a low-intervention approach. They make small amounts of Syrah and Marsanne. Please note: Māwhitipana is not open for tastings. Look for their wines at the Waiheke Wine Centre in Oneroa, or order online.

Waiheke Wine Centre

The easiest way to taste Waiheke in one stop. The Wine Centre in Oneroa village stocks the world's largest selection of Waiheke wines, and its self-serve tasting machines let you try around 20 local wines by the taste with a smart card. Perfect for picking up a bottle of the one you loved on tour. Free "winery of the month" tastings on Fridays, 4pm to 6pm. Open daily: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm.

Waiheke Art Gallery

The island's not-for-profit community gallery, in Oneroa since 1995, showing work by more than 100 local artists across three exhibition spaces. Expect changing exhibitions, sculpture, artist talks and a shop full of handmade art and gifts by island makers. An easy, inspiring stop between lunch and the ferry. Open daily, 10am to 4pm.

Timmy Smith

A tranquil little shop by the sea in Oneroa village, home to Timmy Smith's handmade sterling silver jewellery and organic teas. Book a tea tasting, blend your own, or try PAUSE for Tea, their sugar-free sparkling tea, and browse work by local artists while you're there. Open daily from 10am.

The Alembics Lab

A distillation lab and botanical garden in Oneroa, where you can learn how aromatic spirits, hydrosols and essential oils are made. Join a hands-on distillation workshop, or book a private session for a small group, from gin to perfume. By booking only: workshops run on set dates, so check their website or ask us to arrange it.

[ s p a c e ] Gallery

A contemporary art gallery in Oneroa village, run by a collective of ten artists. Discover abstract and figurative painting, sculpture, ceramics, bronze, jewellery and drawings, often with one of the artists on hand to talk about their work. Seasonal hours: daily 10am to 4pm in summer; closed Tuesdays in winter.

The Oyster Inn

A breezy beachside bistro above Oneroa Bay from chef-owner Josh Emett, with oysters, crayfish and local produce on a relaxed coastal menu, plus three boutique guest rooms upstairs. A long lunch here is a Waiheke classic. Seasonal hours: fewer days in winter, more in summer; bookings recommended.

Fenice

A warm Italian and Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Oneroa, cooking with seasonal produce and plenty of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Open all day from breakfast, with a private Velvet Lounge for groups of up to 12. Open 7 days, 8.30am till late; bookings recommended.

Batch Winery

Batch sits on the highest vineyard on Waiheke, with 360-degree views from the Coromandel Peninsula to the Auckland skyline. This family-owned winery makes small-lot wines, including Syrah, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, and it's a great place to slow down with a glass and take in the view.

Kennedy Point Vineyard

A certified organic vineyard, established in 1996 among 300-year-old pōhutukawa trees overlooking Kennedy Bay. It's a lovely spot to taste their organic wines, extra virgin olive oil and Kennedy Point honey.

Te Motu Vineyard

Tucked away behind big names Stonyridge and Tantalus, Te Motu is easy to miss but well worth finding. Named after Te Motu-arai-roa, 'the island of long shelter' and an original name for Waiheke, it was established in 1989 and makes complex, long-lived reds. The flagship is a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, aged in bottle for three and a half to four years before release.

Casita Miro

Waiheke's own slice of Spain. Casita Miro's colourful mosaic garden has 180-degree views across the vines to Onetangi Beach, with a wide range of wines and Spanish-style plates to share. Not to be missed.

Destiny Bay Wines

A small, family-owned specialist in critically acclaimed Cabernet blends. Not open to the public: private tours and tastings of their Cabernet and Merlot blends can be requested by those interested in joining the winery's Patron Club.

Obsidian Wines

A small, simple vineyard with relaxed, friendly tastings. The cellar door sits beside the vines and a wetland, and tastings are often held outside under the pergola. There's no restaurant here, just the wine and a guide who knows it well.

The Heke &

Waiheke Whisky

The Heke & Waiheke Whisky has a laid-back, family-friendly local vibe and is a great place to spend an afternoon. Sample local wines, a flight of Heke beers, or whisky and vodka from their purpose-built copper still, with some of the friendliest service on the island.

Wild Estate Vineyard

A classic Kiwi backyard meets a boutique vineyard. Wild Estate has something for everyone: their own wines, master-brewed beers, cider and ginger beer, plus archery, clay-bird shooting, volleyball and lawn games.

Woodside Hill Vineyard

One of Waiheke's smallest vineyards: a single hectare on steep, north-facing slopes above Woodside Bay, planted in 2006. The family makes a Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend (with a touch of Petit Verdot) on site, aged in French oak, plus a rosé. Limited hours: weekends and public holidays, 2pm to 5pm, or other times by arrangement.

Stonyridge

Established in 1982, Stonyridge is famous for Larose, its Bordeaux-style red. A large patio opens onto a sweeping lawn above the vines, giving it a grand but relaxed feel. In summer, their live music Stony Saturdays make it a great last stop of the day.

Postage Stamp

Since 2017, Postage Stamp has made wines that show off the island's terroir while staying easy to enjoy. What began as one small vineyard is now three, and the range runs from sparkling to cellar-worthy reds, all made from Waiheke-grown grapes. Relax in their backyard oasis with views of the vines, the chapel and the olive grove.

Tantalus Estate & Alibi

Tantalus Estate is known for some of the best wine and food on the island, and its reserve range is outstanding. Set among lush gardens with luxurious interiors, its restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2026. Head downstairs to the Alibi Brewer's Lounge, a moody, speakeasy-style bar for craft beer and creative cocktails, with a peek into the brewery.

SOHO Family Vineyards

Waiheke's most playful vineyard, with street art, waterfalls, botanical gardens and a big sunny deck in the Onetangi valley. Harvey Eatery serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern plates with a Latin twist, and tastings cover SOHO wines from Waiheke, Marlborough and Central Otago. Family and dog friendly. Seasonal hours (closed for part of winter), so bookings are recommended.

Tūāpae Vineyard

A family and Māori-owned vineyard (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) on Trig Hill above Onetangi. Tūāpae is farmed organically, guided by ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea), and makes Bordeaux-style reds from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. They also host art, culture and music events. By appointment only, so let us know early and we'll try to arrange a visit.

Allpress Olive Groves

A family olive grove and mill making extra virgin olive oil from Koroneiki, Frantoio and Picual olives, plus their own Waiheke blend. Taste the oils in the tasting room, stay for wood-fired pizza at the bistro, and take a bottle home. A great stop for non-drinkers, too. Tasting room open daily, 10am to 4pm.

EcoZip Adventures

Fly over vineyards and native forest on three side-by-side ziplines at more than 50km/h, then slow down on a guided bush walk sharing Māori culture and native plant knowledge. Allow about three hours. Adults NZ$149, children NZ$89. Open daily; bookings essential, and we're happy to arrange it for you.

Stormwood Wine

A collaboration between two Waiheke winemakers, Heinrich Storm and Michael Wood, crafting Chardonnay, Syrah, Marsanne and a Bordeaux-style Meritage from single vineyards around the island. No cellar door: look for Stormwood on island wine lists, or ask us where to find a bottle on tour.

The Red Shed Arts Collective

An artist-run, not-for-profit gallery in a restored 1920s red shed near Palm Beach, run by volunteers for more than 10 years. Changing exhibitions by members and guest artists, a shop of local art, crafts and cards, plus workshops and school holiday programmes. Small, friendly and very Waiheke. Limited hours: usually weekends, 10am to 4pm; check their Facebook page before you go.

Kauaroa Bay

A small family vineyard and farm among the pōhutukawa, growing Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Franc alongside sheep, alpacas and donkeys. Please note: not currently open to the public; tastings by appointment only.

Ki Māha

Michelin-selected beachfront dining right on Onetangi Beach, with sustainably caught seafood, ethically farmed meat and seasonal local produce. Perfect for a long lunch with the sand almost at your feet. Open daily from 11.30am in spring and summer (closed Tuesdays in winter); bookings recommended.

Three Seven Two

A cheerful beach spot across the road from Onetangi Beach, with a garden bar and seasonal, produce-led food made for sharing. A relaxed place to finish a day of tastings. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm till late (closed Mondays); bookings recommended.

Frenchmans Hill Estate

A boutique winery above Rocky Bay, planted in 2006 by winemaker Luc Desbonnets. Known for Syrah and the flagship red Blood Creek 8, alongside a Cabernet blend, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. By arrangement: no regular cellar door hours are published, so let us know early and we'll check for you.

Man O' War Winery

Man O' War's tasting room sits just back from the beach, shaded by trees, and offers a range of food and wine tasting experiences. Established in 1993, the estate has 150 acres of vines planted in 76 hillside blocks, producing superb Syrah, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Passage Rock Vineyard

Passage Rock's Reserve Syrah is Waiheke's most awarded wine, with more than 18 gold medals and six trophies. Established in 1993, it's one of the island's great success stories, and the relaxed dining area surrounded by vines is a lovely spot for lunch.

Poderi Crisci Vineyard

Waiheke's little Tuscany. Poderi Crisci is a family-owned vineyard and restaurant, established in 2000, with Italian flair and a passion for traditional winemaking; the Crisci family has been in food and wine for four generations. Settle in for their famous long lunch, try old-world-style wines and small plates in La Locanda, or stroll the beautiful grounds.

Jasper Ridge Estate

A boutique vineyard at the quieter eastern end of the island, on Cowes Bay Road. Their Tasting in the Vines takes you through five wines, from rosé and Pinot Gris to Viognier and Syrah, in the cellar door or the summer wine shed, with sharing boards of local produce. Limited hours: usually Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 5pm; bookings recommended.

Awaroa Organic Vineyard

An organic vineyard in a peaceful garden setting in the middle of the island. Expect Syrah, Bordeaux-style reds and fresh whites, with grazing platters made for long, lazy afternoons. Limited hours: open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm, from September. Bookings are made online, and we'll look after that for you on tour.

Stony Batter Tunnels

Go underground with a guide at Stony Batter, built during WWII to help defend Auckland. Explore huge magazine chambers and gun turrets, descend the Grand Staircase and follow 400 metres of tunnels to the engine and operations rooms, before you come out into historic bush.

Waiheke Distilling Co

Established in 2019, Waiheke Distilling Co makes small-batch botanical gins, with arguably the best view on the island over Ponui, Rotoroa and Pakatoa islands to the Coromandel Peninsula. Take a distillery tour, taste their handcrafted spirits, or sink into a giant beanbag on the lawn and soak it all in.

Forest Flight Zipline

Man O' War

More than just an adrenaline hit: this zipline and forest walkway weaves above and below towering kauri, with the Hauraki Gulf as your backdrop. The eco-conscious Forest Flight has three tandem ziplines spanning more than 900 metres, linked by 660 metres of elevated boardwalk.

Ultimate Freedom

The whole island in a full day: four or five stops, a long lunch — Michelin-starred if you like — and the far end in the afternoon. 7–8 hours, from NZ$699 per person (NZ$599 each for 3–4).

Epic Far-End Tour

The coast road to Man O' War Bay for lunch, then far-end tastings at Passage Rock, Jasper Ridge or Waiheke Distilling Co. 6 hours, from NZ$599 per person (NZ$549 each for 3–4).

West-End Icons

Olive oil at Allpress, tastings at Tantalus and Mudbrick, and lunch with a view at Batch — back in time for your ferry or ship. 5 hours, from NZ$499 per person (NZ$469 each for 3–4).

Adventure & Nature

Rather zipline than sip, or walk than taste? Our Adventure and Nature Immersion days trade some tastings for the Forest Flight zipline, archery, the Stony Batter tunnels or the Cascades bush walk.