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La Dolce Waiheke Tour
Seven unhurried hours across the island with an Italian family who has lived here since 2014. Three tastings, one long lunch, and the viewpoints only locals stop at.
- 7 hours
- Max 6 guests
- 3 vineyards
- 3 tastings
NZD $350per person
Why this day works
Three vineyards, properly
Casita Miro, Postage Stamp and Poderi Crisci. Small pours, real conversation, and time to walk the gardens between tastings.
A long Italian lunch
We book a table at Poderi Crisci, where lunch runs for two hours the way it should. Food and drink at lunch are paid directly.
Six guests maximum
Luxury transport, one guide, and a day that bends around your group rather than a timetable.
The day, hour by hour
How your La Dolce Waiheke Tour unfolds
9:45
Meet at Matiatia Wharf
We greet you off the 9:00 am ferry from Auckland with a short island orientation on the way to the first estate.
10:15
First tasting
A guided flight in the vines, starting with whites and rosé while the palate is fresh.
11:45
Second tasting
Bigger reds and a walk through the gardens, with a surprise treat from our own kitchen.
13:00
Long lunch
Two hours at the table at Poderi Crisci, overlooking the olive terraces.
15:30
Third tasting
The last flight of the day, chosen to suit what your group has enjoyed most.
16:45
Viewpoints and return
A scenic loop, a photo stop above the gulf, then back to the wharf for the evening ferry.
Good to know
- Please take the 9:00 am ferry from Auckland Ferry Terminal.
- Staying on the island? We can collect you from your accommodation.
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free tables can be arranged with notice.
Ready when you are
Six guests maximum, so dates go quickly through the summer. Secure your seats now and we will confirm every reservation for the day.
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Vineyard tastings
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6
Guests maximum
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40 min
From Auckland
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