New Zealand Tour

1. Guided tour of 3 wineries & 1 olive growing estate on Waiheke Island
2. Light lunch included at Stonyridge Vineyard
3. Ferry to Waiheke Island
4. All Day Bus Pass on Waiheke Island
5. Informative and friendly tour of the entire island
6. Seaside atmosphere, the smell of salt air
7. This tour is appropriate for 18 year olds and over

Departures

Booking Confirmation:

• Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel

Waiheke Island, is only 40 minutes ferry journey from the city of Auckland, but it has a warmer climate and clear air

On the island, two excellent wineries, featured in Time Magazine, are visited for wine tasting's. They are Stonyridge Vineyard with its 'Larose' vintage, which has "sweet blackberry, cassis and plum notes", and Mudbrick Vineyard with its 'Reserve Merlot Cabernet'.

At Stonyridge Vineyard you will enjoy a tour, tastings and a sumptuous light lunch. Next stop is Rangihoua Estate, where the annual Olive Festival is held in November. Tennis star Martina Navratilova orders her olive oil by the case direct from the owners.

A stop at 'Wild on Waiheke' offers optional beer tasting as well as wine, and the chance to sample home grown preserves and chutneys. Archery, outdoor chess and other fun outdoor activities are available here.

A final tastings is at the beautiful Mudbrick Vineyard with its famous red wines mentioned before. Once the tour is over, you have the choice of board the next ferry back home, or using your 'All Day Bus Pass' to further explore the island, with its artists, beaches and wineries.

• This tour is appropriate for 18 year olds and over
• On sunny days bring sunscreen, hat & sun glasses, as Auckland can get surprisingly hot
• Experienced driver-guides providing full commentary
• Maximum passengers is 45
• A modern fleet of coaches