About This Experience

In Waiheke Island: The day opens inside the private studio of Waiheke artist Gabriella Lewenz, whose vibrant abstract works are inspired by the island's colours and landscapes — followed by the Waiheke Community Art Gallery and its curated collection of emerging and established New Zealand artists. A scenic drive past coastal views, boutique vineyards, olive groves and local villages leads to Stonyridge Vineyard, where a relaxed two-course lunch with a glass of wine is served in one of the island's most iconic Mediterranean-inspired settings. The finale is Cable Bay Vineyards overlooking the Hauraki Gulf: a guided tasting of three wines paired with Te Matuku oysters and a selection of dressings — a refined taste of place in a venue known for showcasing contemporary New Zealand artwork. • 9:00am — ferry departs Auckland; 9:40am arrival on Waiheke • 10:00am — Gabriella Lewenz studio visit and Waiheke Community Art Gallery • 11:30am — two-course lunch with wine at Stonyridge Vineyard • 1:45pm — wine and Te Matuku oyster pairing at Cable Bay Vineyards • 3:00pm — ferry back to Auckland From $410 per person, minimum two guests. Return ferry, private hosted island transport and an experienced local guide are included; venue bookings are subject to availability, dietary requirements can be accommodated with notice, and timings may vary with ferry schedules and season.

Highlights

• ✓Private studio visit with Waiheke artist Gabriella Lewenz
• ✓Two-course lunch with wine at Stonyridge Vineyard
• ✓Guided three-wine tasting with Te Matuku oysters at Cable Bay
• ✓Return ferry, hosted transport and local guide included

Meeting Point

4 Totara Road Onetangi

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