Waiheke Island · New Zealand
Small-group island days for six guests or fewer, three vineyard tastings, a long lunch and the hidden corners of Waiheke most visitors never see.
5.0★★★★★
Google rating
10 reviews
3
Vineyard tastings
on every tour
6
Guests maximum
always small
40 min
From Auckland
by ferry
Our tours
From a full-day Italian adventure to a Michelin-starred journey, or your own private vineyard experience. Every tour is small, unhurried and guided by locals.
Most popularThe signature experience, a full day of Italian hospitality, with tastings at three of Waiheke's best vineyards.
NZD $350per person
Michelin starA full-day tour combining vineyard tastings with a fine-dining lunch at Mudbrick or Tantalus Estate, Waiheke's newly Michelin-starred restaurants.
NZD $650per person
NewYour own private Waiheke wine experience. Visit three top vineyards with a dedicated local guide, tailored to your group's preferences.
NZD $500per person (min 2)
Ferry fares, lunches and optional activity fees are not included. Luxury transport, three tastings and a surprise treat are.
Cooking · Dining · Retreats
One place, three ways to gather, a day of hands-on cooking lessons, a longer retreat in private Waiheke villas, or an intimate private dinner with our chef. Everything made from scratch, for groups of 4 to 20.
Meet the family
Benvenuti to The Italian on Waiheke, our family-run wine tour and hospitality business.
We've called this island home since 2014, and sharing it is our greatest joy. We bring two loves to every tour: the warmth of Italian hospitality and the beauty of New Zealand's finest vineyards.
In small, intimate groups, we'll welcome you beyond the vines, to premium tastings, long lunches and the hidden corners of Waiheke most visitors never see.
Come as a guest, leave as a friend.
The island
Forty minutes from Auckland by ferry, and a world away. This is the Waiheke we drive every week.
Good to know
Everything you need to plan your Waiheke tour. Still unsure? Message us and we'll answer personally.
Yes, we recommend booking early as we offer small-group tours only.
You can travel by ferry from Auckland. Fullers or Island Direct run from the Auckland Ferry Terminal to Matiatia Wharf, please take the 9:00 am ferry. SeaLink operates from Wynyard Wharf and Half Moon Bay to Kennedy Point (vehicles and passengers). If you are staying on Waiheke Island, we can arrange transfers, please contact us.
Your guide will meet you at Matiatia Wharf, holding a welcome board with your name.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a rain jacket and comfortable shoes.
Luxury transport and a friendly local guide, 3 wine tastings, a surprise treat and return to Matiatia Wharf. Ferry fares, lunches and optional activity fees are not included.
Tours run rain or shine. If ferries are cancelled due to extreme weather, we'll offer a rebooking or full refund.
Please contact us to discuss your accessibility needs.
Contact us
Tell us what you're dreaming of, a private vineyard tour, a long lunch, a custom itinerary, and Luca or Vania will reply personally with a plan made just for you.
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