Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EcoZip Adventures
ZIPLINE
OFFLINE MAP
( 0800 246 947;
www.ecozipadventures.co.nz
; Trig Hill Rd; adult/child $99/69)
With vineyard,
native bush and ocean views, three separate 200m stretches make for an exciting ride,
and there's a gentle 1.5km walk back up through the bush after the thrills. Costs include
free transfers from Matiatia Wharf or Oneroa if you don't have your own transport.
Tours
Ananda Tours
FOOD & WINE
( 09-372 7530;
www.ananda.co.nz
)
Gourmet wine and food tours ($120), and a wine con-
noisseurs' tour ($230). Small-group, informal tours can be customised, including visits to
artists' studios.
Fullers
FOOD & WINE
( 09-367 9111;
www.fullers.co.nz
)
Runs a 'Wine on Waiheke' tour (adult $119, 4½ hours,
departs Auckland 1pm) visiting three of the island's top wineries, and includes a platter
of nibbles; 'Taste of Waiheke” (adult $129, 5½ hours, departs Auckland 11am) includes
three wineries plus an olive grove and light lunch. There's also a 1½-hour Explorer Tour
(adult/child $52/26, departs Auckland 10am, 11am and noon). All prices include the
ferry and an all-day local bus pass.
Sunshine Tours
FOOD & WINE
( 09-372 6127;
www.waihekeislandadventures.com
)
Scenic tours ($45) and vineyard tours
($45).
Waiheke Executive Transport
WINE, CULTURAL
( 0800 372 200;
www.waiheketransport.co.nz
)
Options include island highlights tours
($26) and wine tours ($110 to $115).
Festivals & Events
Sculpture on the Gulf
ARTS
(
www.sculptureonthegulf.co.nz
)
A 2.5km cliff-top sculpture walk, held for three weeks from
late January in odd-numbered years.
