Wineries

Waiheke Island Wine and Dine Experience at Stonyridge

Stonyridge Winery vineyard view on Waiheke Island with ferry in the background.

Tourists enjoying wine with a view of Waiheke Island's mountains at Stonyridge Winery.

Tourists enjoying wine tasting at Stonyridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island, known for its Larose Cabernet blend.

Stonyridge Winery vineyard view on Waiheke Island, accessible via Western Explorer HopOn HopOff Bus.

Begin with a return ferry from Auckland; board the hop‑on hop‑off bus along the Western Explorer Route using live tracking to plan your day.

Enjoy a multi‑course lunch at Stonyridge Vineyard where you select your glass of wine and share a platter featuring Italian charcuterie and New Zealand cheeses.

Explore Stonyridge, a boutique winery famed for its Bordeaux‑style Larose and innovative winemaking, built on 6 hectares of fertile vines.

Use your 1‑day hop‑on hop‑off pass to visit Waiheke’s key stops, including golden beaches, charming olive groves, and scenic vineyard views along the route.

Relax on the Veranda Café amid rows of olive trees and colorful vines; enjoy outdoor seating with clear views of the valley, evoking a South‑of‑France feel.

Return walk-up ferry transfers from Auckland to Waiheke Island

Multi-course lunch with a glass of wine at Stonyridge Vineyard

1-day pass for Waikeke hop-on hop-off tour

Access to the Western Explorer Route

Mobile app with live bus tracking

Menu

- Glass Of Wine (select one from Reserve Pinot Noir, Reserve Viognier, Stonyridge Airfield, Fallen Angel Rosé)

- Stonyridge platter for two**:** selection of Italian charcuterie, chicken & duck parfait, NZ cheeses, olives, butter, mustard, crackers, bread, and honey

Wine tasting (available to purchase onsite)

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

### Getting there

Your journey begins at Auckland’s ferry terminal, where you board a return walk‑up ferry to Waiheke Island. The 40‑minute crossing offers clear views of the harbor and shoreline. Once you step off the ferry, friendly staff direct you to your meeting point and hand you a one‑day hop‑on pass with live tracking instructions.

### What to expect

Next, take the bus to Stonyridge Vineyard—a small, boutique winery nestled in a sheltered, north‑facing valley. Here, you enjoy a multi‑course lunch. You choose your glass of wine from options like Reserve Pinot Noir, Reserve Viognier, Stonyridge Airfield, or Fallen Angel Rosé, and share the Stonyridge Platter, featuring Italian charcuterie, local cheeses, and artisanal accompaniments. Your guide explains the vineyard’s history and details how its 6‑ha property produces the record‑breaking Bordeaux‑style Larose that has earned global acclaim.

### Exploring Waiheke

After lunch, you use your one‑day hop‑on pass to explore Waiheke at your leisure. The mobile app displays live tracking of stops along the Western Explorer Route, so you can disembark at popular spots such as golden beaches, charming olive groves, and scenic vineyard vistas. You have complete flexibility to design your itinerary and decide how long you wish to linger at each destination.

### Wrapping up

When you’re ready to return, simply board the bus back to the ferry terminal and catch your scheduled return ferry home. Alternatively, if you wish to extend your island experience, your ticket is valid for 12 months—allowing you to return on a later sailing at your convenience.

### What to bring

- Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for this experience.

- Dress in comfortable clothing, allowing for the tour’s activity levels and locations.

### What’s not allowed

- Carry-on luggage for the ferries must be small enough to fit under seats or in designated areas.

- Smoking and vaping onboard the ferries are not allowed. Alcohol consumption is only permitted if purchased onboard.

- Commercial use of video, photography or audio recording equipment without prior permission is not permitted.

- Children aged 15 years and under are not permitted to participate in this experience. Children aged 16 years old or older may attend if they are accompanied by an adult.

### Accessibility

- This experience is wheelchair accessible.

- The carer of a person with the Auckland Transport Total Mobility ID card or Blind Foundation card is entitled to travel for free on the same journey to assist the passenger.

### Additional information

- Facilities: free Wi-Fi, restroom, fully licensed cafés, power points, luggage racks, and bike racks.

- Stonyridge’s dining experience is offered from 11:30am to 3:30pm.

- Should you wish to, you can stay longer on Waiheke Island after the tour—just inform your tour coach, and your return Waiheke Reserve ferry ticket remains valid for any Walk-up sailing within 12 months.

- Arrive early to ensure smooth boarding—boarding may close before departure.

- Follow crew instructions for safety and operational procedures.

- Larger luggage, bicycles, and other bulky items are subject to space availability.

- Services may be delayed or canceled due to weather or operational reasons.

- Off-peak tickets for Waiheke Island are valid for sailings from downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island from 1pm until the final departure.

- They also apply to sailings from Waiheke Island to downtown Auckland from 7pm until the final departure.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 & 12..

Address: Pier 11 & 12, 107 Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

Get directions to the boarding point