Private Maori Cultural E-Bike Tour on Waiheke Island
4 h
Private
About this activity
Your private electric bicycle tour of Waiheke Island begins at the Matiatia ferry terminal on arrival from Auckland (ferry ticket is your own expense). Meet your Maori guide when you disembark from the ferry and receive a comfortable electric bike, safety equipment, and an orientation.
The 6-hour itinerary includes about 3 hours of actual bike riding. You'll pedal along the back roads with significant sea views to the island's only marae (Maori community gathering place) and learn about New Zealand natural and cultural history along the way. See beautiful beaches, local beach hideaways and stop at an award-winning vineyard to indulge in a bit of wine tasting. With the electric bikes we can go further into the island if you have a particular winery on your bucket list. Simply ask your Guide and s/he will be able to advise if it is an option (depending on the distance and quality of roads that lead to the winery). Indulge in a shared lunch platter from one of our many fantastic wineries or kick back on a sandy beach with a gourmet picnic lunch that we will provide.
We then make our way back to the main village, Oneroa, where you'll find plenty of cafes, restaurants, unique shops, a lovely beach and art galleries. You may choose to end your guided tour here — it's a perfect place to stop and enjoy our unique shopping village to purchase arty memorabilia (not found off-island) or explore the white-sand beach. Alternatively, the tour will end at Matiatia ferry terminal where we farewell you.
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The 6-hour itinerary includes about 3 hours of actual bike riding. You'll pedal along the back roads with significant sea views to the island's only marae (Maori community gathering place) and learn about New Zealand natural and cultural history along the way. See beautiful beaches, local beach hideaways and stop at an award-winning vineyard to indulge in a bit of wine tasting. With the electric bikes we can go further into the island if you have a particular winery on your bucket list. Simply ask your Guide and s/he will be able to advise if it is an option (depending on the distance and quality of roads that lead to the winery). Indulge in a shared lunch platter from one of our many fantastic wineries or kick back on a sandy beach with a gourmet picnic lunch that we will provide.
We then make our way back to the main village, Oneroa, where you'll find plenty of cafes, restaurants, unique shops, a lovely beach and art galleries. You may choose to end your guided tour here — it's a perfect place to stop and enjoy our unique shopping village to purchase arty memorabilia (not found off-island) or explore the white-sand beach. Alternatively, the tour will end at Matiatia ferry terminal where we farewell you.
Included
- Electric bicycle and safety equipment
- Wine tasting
- Pickup from Matiatia ferry terminal
- Optional drop-off at Matiatia ferry terminal
- Continued use of the electric bicycle after the tour (return by 5 pm)
Not included
- Ferry fares
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Please take the 9 am ferry to Matiatia from downtown Auckland in order to arrive in time for your tour to start at 10 am
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
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