Waiheke Weekend Included Excursions
A Taste of Fine Wine
Depart the ship in the morning by tender to be met by our Waiheke Island Guide.
A special visit to the Island 's most respected vineyards. A "small is beautiful" philosophy yields low quantities of extremely high quality fruit, which is made into internationally award-winning wines.
With tastings at our best boutique wineries, the secrets of Waiheke's stunning world-wide success in fine red wines will be revealed to the interested visitor. You'll come away with a deep appreciation of the vinter's art and an understanding of the terrior, the weather and the tides of tradition which make up this art.
You'll learn which are the vintages to look out for and be able to purchase the best for your cellar direct from the vineyards. From 10am through to 1pm.
A Feel for the Eco System
Depart the ship in the morning by tender to be met by our Waiheke Island Guide.
Stroll through beautiful native bush and wetlands, where you may see rare New Zealand dotterels and giant kokopu, as well as not-so-rare kereru (wood pigeons), tuis, fantails, song thrushes, kingfishers and many other species.
Learn about Waiheke's unique ecosystem and the environmental management issues close to Island-lovers' hearts. From 10am through to 1pm.
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