A taste of fine wine with Ananda Tours

Join us on a tour of New Zealand's most respected vineyards. Here, a “small is beautiful” philosophy” is favoured, yielding 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.

A typical day tour would include a visit to 3 vineyards followed with lunch at a fourth vineyard. This can be somewhere that has been recommended to you or we can guide you with a choice to suit your requirements.

Leaving Auckland at 1000 and returning by 1700 hours you will be guaranteed of a relaxed, memorable visit.

Our comfortable minibuses seat up to 19 people (group size, 2 - 200 people). All tours are accompanied by an informed commentary, ensuring you get the most out of the experience.

Take a tour around Waiheke Island in our comfortable minibuses or coach and experience Waiheke's award winning wines along the wine trail, olive oils, arts & crafts, scenic, silver service tours, exclusive luxury tours, incentive, corporate and partner programmes and eco tours, or in any combination.

Twelve miles from the bustling centre of Auckland City lies the beautiful, tranquil island of Waiheke. The name means "cascading waters" in Maori - waters which fostered a land of plenty for the original inhabitants.

These days, the inhabitants are a diverse bunch of colourful, creative, passionate and original people of many different races and nationalities, drawn together by their communal love of the island and its unique lifestyle.