This tour indulges both sides of your personality. You get your cultural fix, by visiting some of Waiheke Island’s best wineries. And you’ll get your adrenalin fix, zooming down three exhilarating ziplines. ‘EcoZip and Wine’ is the latest addition to our tour menu and we know it’s going to be a huge hit.
Described as ‘unbelievable fun’ and ‘the best buzz on Waiheke’, EcoZip involves three 200-metre dual flying foxes on the side of Trig Hill at Onetangi. Between each flight you get to hike through regenerating native forest, where you’ll learn about the local plants and wildlife. Because the ziplines carry two people at a time, you can share the exhilarating experience with a companion. It’s great having someone to yahoo with on the way down.
The second half of your day involves an amazing lunch at one of the islands stunning vineyards or beachside cafe, then tasting experiences at two or three other wineries (Lunch and additional drinks are at your expense). On the road our knowledgeable guide will fill you in on Waiheke’s history and wine specialties. Waiheke is especially famous for Syrah and Bordeaux-style blends; you’ll also get to taste some brilliant aromatic whites.
What’s not to love about our Waiheke Island Zipline and Wine Tour? You’ll get to see some fantastic scenery from amazing perspectives. Like everyone else, you see the scenery from your tour bus as it transports you from location to location. You’ll also get to see what the amazing vineyards on Waiheke Island have to offer, plus you’ll be both on the native bush floor and flying high in the air, giving you both a closeup and a wide aerial view.
You’ll do all this in a single day, and that’s before we’ve even mentioned the wine tasting! Amazing vineyards known throughout New Zealand and around the world. Wines to suit all tastes. Amazing people who are passionate about our natural environment, Waiheke Island, winemaking, and more. You’ll get to experience all this and more on our Ecozip Wine Tour. Book today.
The Ecozip Ziplines
The ziplines you will enjoy on the morning of your tour are run by Eco Zip in Waiheke. They have three ziplines available, and you can try them all.
Daily Schedule | |
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Monday | 08.00 - 17.00 |
Tuesday | 08.00 - 17.00 |
Wednesday | 08.00 - 17.00 |
Thursday | 08.00 - 17.00 |
Friday | 08.00 - 17.00 |
Saturday | 08.00 - 17.00 |
Sunday | 08.00 - 17.00 |
Catch the Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland | 8:00am |