Ananda Tours is a specialist Waiheke Island Tour Company with over 22 years experience in customised, unique tour experiences. We offer personalised, flexible itineraries designed to showcase the best of the Island’s natural beauty, vineyards and art culture.

Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: Take a ferry ride with Fullers 360 at 9am from Auckland Downtown to Waiheke Island (see ticket with your travel documents and print out).  Your ferry to Waiheke will depart  from pier 13 or 14 at the downtown ferry terminal, located at 99 Quay St. We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the ferry departure to ensure you leave yourself plenty of time.  The ferries board on a first come first served basis. The ferry to Waiheke departs at 9am and the trip takes approx. 45 minutes.
Phones: 09 372 7530 or 027 233 4565.
Tour Booked: The Gourmet’s Food and Wine Tour.
Length of tour: allow 5.5 hours.
How to get there: When the ferry arrives at Matiatia (the Waiheke Wharf) the Ananda Tours Driver will meet you with a sign welcoming you. You will return to Auckland on the 3pm sailing, or your driver/guide can drop you at your chosen location on the island, should you wish to explore further at your own leisure.
What to bring: Camera, rain jacket, required medication, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat.
What is provided:  You will visit three vineyards each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, wild honey, the famous local green herb spread and artisan cheeses. Afterwards, enjoy a platter lunch at one of our top vineyard restaurants. After lunch you will be returned to your accommodation or to the ferry back to Auckland. 
Due to seasonal availability, Te Matuku oysters may not be available but they will be substituted with another gourmet treat.
Notes:  dietaries/allergies can be catered for however, the tour is not suitable for vegans.