Fly, Dine and Cruise
Experience Overload!
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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
The ultimate experience. Board your plane in Auckland and enjoy the spectacular scenery & premium views of local landmarks on your extended scenic flight to Waiheke. Indulge in a fabulous 3-course meal & wine tasting at one of Waiheke’s premium vineyards overlooking the vineyards and views of Auckland. Finish the day off with your transfer to the ferry terminal or explore the island on your own and return to Auckland at your leisure on a later ferry.
The package includes:
- Ground transfer from downtown accommodation to one of the airports
- An extended scenic flight showcasing the beautiful Hauraki Gulf
- 3-course meal & wine tasting
- Ground transfer on the island
- Ferry ticket back to downtown Auckland
Ideal itinerary
09:30 AM – Pick up from accommodation and transfer to one of the airports
10:15 AM – Depart from North Shore or Ardmore airport with an extended scenic flight
11:00 AM – Lunch & wine tasting
01:15 PM – Pick up from The Batch winery, transfer to Matiatia ferry terminal
02:00 PM – Ferry back to downtown Auckland
Please note that the ferry ticket is an open ticket, meaning they can stay on the island after lunch. We will be happy to drop them off at Oneroa village to look around the shops, walk on the beautiful beach (approximately 20 min walk from Oneroa village to Matiatia wharf), or even go and try a different vineyard afterwards. (Waiheke taxies are available from any vineyards to Matiatia wharf) So please let us know their preference.
Note – The restaurant venue can be changed to Stonyridge or Oyster Inn with an additional $20 pp (retail)
*Flights require a minimum of 2 paying fares to proceed
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The flight path shows you the most popular locations on Waiheke from a bird’s eye view. Heading out over the majestic beach and quaint town of Oneroa, you will see views of New Zealand’s youngest volcano – Rangitoto with the Auckland CBD in the background.
Flying from the southern side of the Island around to the eastern side, enjoy views of the local oyster beds and mussel farms that cater to the local produce. These delicacies can be enjoyed at many restaurants on the Island.
This flight also offers views of Ponui, Pakatoa and Rotoroa Island which is one of the Hauraki Gulfs dedicated conservation sanctuaries.
