Waiheke Island · New Zealand
An island day, quietly arranged for you.
Privately hosted food, wine and lifestyle experiences for travellers who would rather be shown the island than shown around it.
LOCAL HOSTS.·AUTHENTIC TOURS.
A different kind of island day
Private tours for 2–4 guests, hosted by locals who know Waiheke best.
Private tours shaped around you, with local knowledge that takes you beyond the usual stops.
No crowds. No rush. Just Waiheke, your way.
Featured experience
The Connoisseur Experience
Luxury Private Waiheke Wine & Dining Experience
Your experience begins in Downtown Auckland, where we meet you and host you on your journey to Waiheke. Our flagship private Waiheke wine and dining experience is shaped around exceptional vineyards, wineries, local produce and a three-course MICHELIN-Starred lunch at your choice of Tantalus Estate or Mudbrick Vineyard.
Premium Wine · MICHELIN-Starred Dining — Your Choice · Return Ferry Included
- Duration
- Full day · From Auckland
- Group
- Private · Minimum 2 guests
- Direct website price
- From $948 per person
Explore our experiences
Six privately hosted experiences, each shaped around you.
The Waiheke Signature Wine ExperiencePrivate Waiheke Wine & Vineyard Tour with Tastings
Private half-day discovery of Waiheke's premium wines and local flavours.
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From $475 per person
Private · Minimum 2 guests
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The Waiheke Twilight Wine Experience
Private afternoon wine experience finishing at Cable Bay Vineyards.
OVERNIGHT OPTION AVAILABLE
From $425 per person
Private · Minimum 2 guests
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The Waiheke ArtisanPrivate Waiheke Food, Wine & Artisan Tasting Tour
A privately hosted full-day Waiheke experience combining artisan food, wine, craft beer, distilling and island discoveries shaped around what interests you most.
RETURN FERRY FROM AUCKLAND INCLUDED
From NZ$1,499 for two guests
Private · Minimum 2 guests
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The EcoZip Family Adventure & Private Waiheke Experience
Adventure in the morning. A private Waiheke experience in the afternoon.
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From $500 per person
Private · Max. 2 adults + 2 children
View experienceWaiheke Twilight EscapePrivate Twilight Wine Experience, Overnight Stay and Continental Breakfast
A private afternoon for two with olive-oil tasting, two personalised wine or craft-beverage tastings, Cable Bay, an overnight stay and continental breakfast.
OVERNIGHT STAY & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST INCLUDED
NZ$1,099 for two guests
Overnight accommodation subject to availability
Private · Minimum 2 guests
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Meet your hosts
Richard & Colin
Long-time Waiheke locals, Richard and Colin personally host each experience, sharing the places, people and local favourites they’ve come to know over years on the island.
MEET RICHARD & COLINAccommodation on Waiheke
Stay a little longer.
Waiheke deserves more than a day. Extend your experience with a night or two on the island, with a selection of stays we know and are happy to recommend.
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Guest reviews
In their words
“We saw an island we would never have found on our own and we were never once made to feel like tourists.”
“Colin and Richard were so helpful, we had an amazing day on Waiheke from beginning to end.”
“The single best day of a three-week trip through New Zealand.”
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We host a limited number of guests each day. Share your dates and we'll shape the day around you.