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Join our knowledgeable guides on an unforgettable tour experience. Our Waiheke Island tours showcase the very best the island has to offer, from food and wine to art, history and heritage, and nature.

On our Waiheke History and Heritage tour, you can learn about Waiheke’s rich cultural history and the nation we are becoming whilst travelling across Waiheke Island. You will visit cultural sites of significance, our community Marae and our iconic landscapes whilst hearing the stories of the people who made this their home, Te Ao Maori, the impact of colonisation and how NZ has sought in recent times to address the injustices of the past, revitalise the Maori language, restore the economic base of Maori and value Te Ao Maori values and knowledge.

Join an expert guide on a private Waiheke wine and food tour and experience the beautiful produce of the island. Or enjoy a personalised Waiheke art tour where you will visit galleries, sculpture gardens, and artist studios across our incredible creative island community.

We also offer private personalised Waiheke tours, where we can tailor make the day for you and your interests – wine, olive oil tasting, artists studios and galleries, sculpture gardens, stunning homes, cultural highlights, coastal views, beaches and rainforest, flora, fauna and conservation, which can be combined with a range of other activities including e-biking, ziplining, sailing and kayaking.

Prefer to explore on foot or on the water? See our Waiheke walking tours, Hauraki Gulf sailing and wellbeing experiences, all listed below.

Come and enjoy a magic day on Waiheke with us!

Plan your Waiheke tours

Read our frequently asked questions, find out about getting to Waiheke Island, or contact us and we will help you choose. Not sure which experience suits your group? Our Waiheke Island team is happy to help.

Guests at Stonyridge vineyard on a private Waiheke Island wine & food tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Food & Wine Tour

Join your knowledgeable guide on a private Waiheke Island wine & food tour. Sample Waiheke’s delicious wines, award-winning olive oil,…

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 18+ if drinking alcohol

from $954 pp

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Wine tasting at Stonyridge on the signature Waiheke food & wine tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Signature Food & Wine Tour

Tour with us across Waiheke to experience spectacular views, and award-winning wine & food, and enjoy our special hosted private Stonyridge Larose vertical tasting experience and vineyard tour.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $995 pp

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Guests in Space Gallery on a private Waiheke art tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Art Tour

Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place. On this private Waiheke Art Tour you'll enjoy a personalised tour of Waiheke Island's galleries, sculpture parks and artist studios.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, more suitable for ages 8+

from $795 pp

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Guests tasting kawakawa on the Waiheke History & Heritage Tour, one of Terra & Tide's Auckland heritage tours

Waiheke Island

Small group

Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

Our Waiheke History & Heritage tour is a great way to learn about the Auckland region’s colonisation and history. Spend the day with us to experience New Zealand’s rich history while you explore beautiful Waiheke Island.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 18+ if drinking alcohol

from $652 pp

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Terra & Tide guide with guests on the Private Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

A private day sharing the stories of NZ’s rich history and heritage and taking in the natural beauty of Waiheke’s landscape.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 18+ if drinking alcohol

from $795 pp

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Guests on one of Terra & Tide's personalised Waiheke Island private tours

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Personalised Tour

Small, personal and private tours with an experienced specialist local guides. For private groups of 2-12 people, we offer a range of specialist tours. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $901 pp

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Birdwatcher on a private Waiheke birding tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Birding Tour

Join us to discover seabirds, shorebirds as well as birds of Waiheke Island’s forest. Delight in the birdsong on our magical island, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best birding destinations.

3 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $477 pp

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Birdwatching on the Waiheke biking & birding tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Waiheke Birding & Biking Tour

Explore the magic of Waiheke Island by eBike, and enjoy a 3-hour guided birding tour in Whakanewha regional park. Combine a chance to witness local forest birds in the park and the opportunity to discover the beauty of Waiheke.

All day · Easy–Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for ages 12+

from $603 pp

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Riders on a private guided Waiheke e-bike tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Guided E-biking Tour

Tour Waiheke with our knowledgeable expert guides on a customisable Waiheke e-bike experience, enjoying spectacular views, beaches, forests and award-winning wine and food.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $901 pp

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Telescope on Onetangi Beach during a Waiheke stargazing tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Stargazing Tour

Delight in a dark sky experience on a Waiheke Island Stargazing Tour. Join us for a 2-hour special stargazing experience on Waiheke Island, far enough away from the city lights to have a stunning night sky.

2 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $318 pp

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Terra & Tide Private Waiheke Heli Hike

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Heli Hike

Enjoy an unforgettable scenic flight over the Hauraki Gulf with Heletranz. Then join your knowledgeable guide on a Waiheke Island walk, taking in your choice of the island’s wonderful coast, beaches, forest & vineyards, and including a vineyard or picnic lunch.

All day · 4–6 km · Easy · Group 2 – 7 · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $4,007 for 2

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Picnic above Mudbrick on the Waiheke Island vineyards & bush walking tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Small group

Vineyards & Bush Walk

This spectacular guided Waiheke Island vineyard tour and walk offers a little bit of everything – bush, beach, headlands & vineyards. There’s time for wine tasting and/or lunch at two of Waiheke’s best-loved vineyards – Mudbrick or Cable Bay.

5 hours · 4-6 km · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $477 pp

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Walkers on the Matiatia headland track, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Vineyards & Bush Walk

A private 5-hour walk with a little bit of everything – bush, beaches, headlands and wine tasting at Mudbrick and Cable Bay vineyards.

5 hours · 4-6 km · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $742 pp

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Waiheke Island bush & beach walking tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Small group

Bush & Beach Walk

Join your guide for a 5-hour Waiheke Island bush and beach walking tour around tranquil Te Whau Peninsula, Rocky Bay and Whakanewha Regional Park combining the best of Waiheke bush and beaches. Fabulous coastal views, shorebird nesting grounds and lush rain forest trails make this an adventure to remember!

5 hours · Approx 4–8 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $445 pp

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Private group walking a native bush track on the Bush & Beach Walk, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Bush & Beach Walk

A 5-hour private walk around Te Whau Peninsula and Rocky Bay combining the best of Waiheke Island bush and beaches.

5 hours · 4–8 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $716 pp

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Small group walking the Matiatia headland on the Double Headland Walk, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Small group

Double Headland Walk

Experience the twin headlands of Matiatia and Church Bay on one of the best walks on Waiheke Island, in a small group with an expert local guide.

5 hours · 4-8 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $445 pp

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Walkers above Matiatia Bay on the Waiheke Private Double Headland Walk with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Double Headland Walk

Experience the twin headlands of Matiatia and Church Bay on Waiheke Island, walking in a small group with an expert local guide. Breathtaking scenery, birds, native plants, a sculpture park - there's so much to see!

5 hours · 4-6 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $716 pp

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Guide and guests at a lookout above Oneroa, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Private

Waiheke Wander private group walk

A relaxed guided walk for private groups of 6 or more: a taste of Waiheke’s coastline, bush and views in a few hours.

A few hours, flexible · Tailored to your group · Tailored to your group · Group 6+ · Private groups of 6 or more adults

from $400 pp

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Guests enjoying the view from the Mudbrick trig on one of Terra & Tide's guided walking tours on Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Personalised Walk

Escape to the natural beauty of Waiheke. Treat yourselves to a personalised guided walking tour on Waiheke Island. These private walks are designed around your preferences. They are an opportunity to enjoy your perfect Waiheke walking experience with a small or large group.

5 hours · 4–6 km · Easy · Group 2 – 12 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $716 pp

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Walker on Putiki o Kahu during the Te Ara Hura walk, one of Terra & Tide's Waiheke Island multi day holidays

Waiheke Island

Private

Te Ara Hura Walking Tour

Join us for the ultimate Waiheke experience on our guided Te Ara Hura walk and hike around Waiheke Island. This stunning multi-day walk offers an amazing diversity of scenery and types of hiking.

5 days, 4 nights · 100 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $3,750 pp

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Walking at Matiatia on a guided holiday taking in the best walks on Waiheke with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Best of Waiheke Walking Tour

Join us for a fully-inclusive 3-night, 4-day guided walking holiday on Waiheke Island with your friends or whanau and experience the best walks on Waiheke. You choose the itinerary, and we’ll take care of the rest.

4 days, 3 nights · Easy-Moderate · Group 2 – 12 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $3,000 pp

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Hauraki Gulf eco sailing: an Auckland boat tour and one of Terra & Tide's Waiheke Island sailing tours

Waiheke Island

Small group

Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure

Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island.

Day trip · Easy · Group 4 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $730 pp

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Pacific Star at Hobbs Beach, Tiritiri Matangi, on one of Terra & Tide's exclusive Auckland sailing charters

Waiheke Island

Private

Exclusive Sailing Charter

Bring a group and make yourself at home for a day on the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star.

Day or multi-day · Easy · Group 1 – 12 (multi-day 1 – 4) · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $4,500 per boat

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Guided forest bathing walk on Waiheke Island, an Auckland wellness experience with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Forest Bathing Walk

Join your guide on a healing forest bathing walk on Auckland’s Waiheke Island. Perfect for groups of friends and corporate or incentive groups with…

3 hours · Easy · Group 4 – 12 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $477 pp

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Walking in nature during a Terra & Tide wellbeing workshop with forest bathing

Waiheke Island

Private

Wellbeing Workshop – Forest Bathing

Perfect for corporate or incentive groups, this full-day of activity can be tailored to the needs of the group and around the themes of your meeting,…

Half or full day · Easy · Group 4+ · All fitness levels. Teams, conference and community groups

from $400 pp

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Group walking on Motuihe Island during one of Terra & Tide's Waiheke Island group eco adventures

Waiheke Island

On request

Group Eco Adventure

Our Terra and Tide guided group adventures are a wonderful way to actively adventure with any group – from employees and clients to family or…

Half or full day · Easy · Group 10 – 60 · Conference, incentive and event groups of 10 – 60

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Signature private Waiheke tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Terra and Tide Signature Tour

Join us for a signature private Waiheke tour taking in fabulous coastal views, art, wine and rainforest will make this an experience to remember!

6 hours · Easy · Group 10 – 30 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol). Group product

from $4,725 for 10

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Guests learning about conservation, Terra & Tide Waiheke Conservation and Tree Planting Tour

Waiheke Island

Private

Waiheke Conservation and Tree Planting Tour

Language:English with others available on request.

3 hours · Easy · Group 10 – 60 · All fitness levels, ages 8+. Group product

from $2,625 for 10

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Waiheke Island transport and private Waiheke tours with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

On request

Waiheke Island Transport & Transfer

Terra & Tide offers low-emission private Waiheke Island transport and transfers to large and small groups.

As arranged · Group 2 – 100 · Groups of 2 – 100

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Good to know

Waiheke Island FAQ

Answers to the questions we are asked most about our Waiheke Island tours and walks.

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Where do your Waiheke Island tours and experiences begin?

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Most of our Waiheke Island tours begin at Matiatia Wharf, where our friendly local guides will welcome you on arrival.

Waiheke Island is just a scenic 35-minute ferry journey from downtown Auckland, with regular services operated by Fullers360 and Island Direct. Ferry tickets are generally booked separately and are not included in your tour price.

For private tours, alternative pick-up arrangements may be available, including collection from your Waiheke accommodation. Our team can also assist with ferry bookings or arrange exclusive transfers by water taxi or helicopter.

How many guests are on your tours?

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Group sizes vary depending on the tour or experience. Our shared walking and sailing adventures are kept small and intimate, while most private tours cater for couples, families and small groups, typically from 2–12 guests.

We also specialise in customised experiences for larger groups, including corporate events, conferences and incentive programmes, accommodating up to 100 guests.

Please check the individual tour pages for specific group sizes, or contact our friendly team to discuss your requirements.

Are your Waiheke Island experiences group tours, private tours, or both?

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We offer both shared small-group tours and private experiences on Waiheke Island.

Our shared walking, sailing and selected touring experiences bring together like-minded travellers on carefully curated adventures led by our expert local guides.

Our private tours offer a more exclusive, personalised experience, with itineraries tailored to your interests and pace. We also cater for larger corporate, conference and incentive groups with bespoke experiences for up to 100 guests.

Do you offer private tours on Waiheke Island?

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Absolutely! Our private Waiheke Island experiences offer a personalised way to discover the island's stunning coastlines, native forests, vineyards, art and wildlife.

From guided walks and sailing adventures to food and wine, heritage and wellbeing experiences, our expert local guides bring the island's hidden gems and fascinating stories to life.

With the flexibility to tailor your experience to your interests and pace, you'll enjoy a memorable journey that connects you more deeply with Waiheke's nature, people and culture.

Who are your Waiheke Island guides?

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Our Waiheke Island guides are passionate locals who love sharing the island they call home.

With expertise spanning native flora and fauna, conservation, Māori culture and heritage, art, food and wine, and sailing, they bring a wealth of knowledge and personal insights to every experience.

From hidden coastal trails to fascinating local stories, our expert guides make each adventure personal, memorable and deeply connected to Waiheke's people and natural environment.

Get to know our wonderful team on our Meet Our Guides page.

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