Waiheke Island Experience Tour

Experience this beautiful island in comfort on our private guided tour as we take you on an unforgettable journey. What sets Freedom Tours apart? Our luxury 4WD tour whisks you away from the crowds to the stunning less accessible parts of the island the larger corporate bus tours can’t reach, including the rugged dirt roads with incredible views across the Hauraki Gulf.

The Waiheke Island Experience tour includes breathtaking scenic vistas and beaches, and the best experiences the island has to offer including visits to artisan honey and olive oil producers, a relaxed lunch at the tranquil Man O’ War Vineyard in Man O’ War Bay, Oneroa Village for a spot of shopping and wine tasting at the world-renowned Mudrick Vineyard.

Our luxury 4WD vehicle is ideal for couples or small groups (max 4 people) and is family-friendly as we happily take children aged 8+. (Please let us know if you have children in your group)

The tour starts at 10am and ends at 3pm unless otherwise arranged.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island, North Island

Scenic drive to Onetangi passing Oneroa and Palm Beach

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Onetangi, Onetangi, Waiheke Island, North Island

No visit to Waiheke would be complete without a visit to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With views of Great Barrier and Little Barrier Island in the distance, Onetangi Bay has over 1.5 km of beautiful golden sand.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Owhiti Bay, 1971, New Zealand

Spectacular scenic drive to Man O'War passing Woodlands Bay and Owhiti Bay

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Man O' War Vineyards, 725 Man o'War Bay Road Man O' War Bay, Auckland, Waiheke Island 1971 New Zealand

Man O’War winery tasting room is set back from the beach in beautiful shaded surroundings and offers a range of food and wine tasting experiences. Established in 1993, Man O’ War consists of 150 acres of vines planted in 76 individual hillside blocks. We will spend an hour or so here for lunch and wine tasting is also available if you wish. Their lunch menu includes delicious sharing platters and pizzas that can be enjoyed on the lawn area whilst soaking up the views over the bay to the Coromandel coastline surrounded by Pohutakawa trees. www.manowar.co.nz

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Waiheke Island, Hauraki Gulf, Auckland Central, Auckland 1081 New Zealand

Scenic drive with incredible views across the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel Peninsula.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Rangihoua Estate, 1 Gordons Road Rocky Bay, Auckland, Waiheke Island 1971 New Zealand

Taste a selection of Rangihoua’s award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils, set in lovely gardens surrounded by olive groves and native New Zealand Forest. Rangihoua has been recognized Four times in the Flos Olei competition which is an International Competition in Italy, created to be a guide to the world’s best olive oils.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Oneroa, Oneroa, Waiheke Island, North Island

Here you will have time to explore the selection of interesting stores and cafes along the main street. Enjoy a coffee with a view or cool down with a delicious Island Gelato, one of our favourites.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mudbrick Vineyard, Church Bay Road, Oneroa, Auckland, Waiheke Island New Zealand

Mudbrick Vineyard is world-renowned for its award-winning wines, restaurant, Italian-inspired rustic gardens and spectacular Auckland skyline views. A wonderful place to end your Waiheke Island Tour.

Duration: 45 minutes