Stonyridge Vineyard

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.

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through the beautiful Hauraki Gulf takes around 35 mins aboard a large “Fullers”ferry that has bar and refreshment facilities onboard. Take a scenic Tour around to the northern side of the Island taking in Oneroa Beach, Palm Bay picturesque Onetangi Beach. On the island you will visit and enjoy premium tastings at three vineyards with a choice from Mudbrick Vineyard, Stonyridge, Cable Bay, Obsidian, Tantalus and Te Motu. Sample award winning Olive Oil from Rangihoua Olive growers. Their oils have made it into the Flos Ole’ Italian guide of the world’s best Olive Oils. An hour and a quarter is located to take lunch a restaurant at your own expense. Lunch is not included in the tariff but we can recommend or arrange a reservation at Mudbrick Vineyard Bistro, Cable Bay, Tantalus or other cafe to suit your budget. We return on the 4.00pm Ferry to downtown Auckland.