SERVICE UPDATE
Train Schedules Extended to June 2027. Additional rail schedules are now open for booking through June 2027. Please review operating days and planned maintenance closures when arranging travel.
Operating Days
Operating days are confirmed to 30 November 2026.
Full cancellations – No bus replacements
Operating Schedule
Date Range Service
1 Sep 2025 – 26 Apr 2026 7 days a week
27 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026 Not operating
1 Sep 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 (TBC) 7 days a week
Note: The Coastal Pacific does not operate on Christmas Day.
Operating Periods
Note: The TranzAlpine does not operate on Christmas Day.
Full cancellations – No bus replacements
Onboard Infotainment App
Audio commentary is now delivered through the Great Journeys New Zealand app. Passengers should bring:
Download the free app before travel. Full content becomes available once connected to onboard Wi-Fi.
For further inquiries or assistance with your travel plans, please contact our New Zealand Travel Team.
Our friendly New Zealand Travel Team is available from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (New Zealand Time) Monday - Sunday, excluding public holidays.
For assistance and reservations during our opening hours, contact our New Zealand Travel Team by email or phone. To cancel a reservation, please email us at info@newzealandtravelteam.com before 72hrs or 3 days from the travel date.
Phone
You can call one of our English-speaking Consultants at +64 7 575 5049
Current New Zealand time:
Within New Zealand:
Reservations only with payment - 0800-143-669
Travel planning and all other inquiries - +64 7 575 5049
Outside New Zealand:
+61 1800 359 729 Australia Toll-free
+1 855 413 3019 USA Toll-free
+1 866 554 0304 Canada Toll-free
+44 800 0148106 United Kingdom Toll-free
Experience Waiheke Island’s best-selling all-inclusive culinary adventure!
Indulge in a day of award-winning wines, artisan produce, and breathtaking scenery on this premium food and wine tour. Visit four of Waiheke’s most iconic venues and enjoy a relaxed, guided journey through the island’s finest flavors.
Child is not allowed on this tour.
Visit four iconic vineyards and artisanal producers in one unforgettable day.
Enjoy a glass of wine and a two-course lunch at Batch Winery, the island’s highest-altitude vineyard with spectacular views.
Taste award-winning wines at Mudbrick Vineyard during a special cellar door experience.
Discover the art of sustainable olive oil production with a tasting at Allpress Olive Groves.
Savor premium wines at a top Waiheke vineyard.
All-inclusive return ferry travel — enjoy the Waiheke Reserve ferry, a streamlined, queue-free ferry service that takes you directly to the island during the peak season.
Batch Winery – Dine among stunning hilltop views and enjoy a signature two-course lunch.
Mudbrick Vineyard – Sample premium varietals and learn about Mudbrick’s award-winning winemaking craft.
Allpress Olive Groves – Experience the process of creating world-class olive oils and enjoy a tasting session.
Premium Vineyard – Conclude your day with a tasting of exquisite Waiheke wines in a serene setting.
Approx. 40 minutes from downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island.
Peak Season (1 Dec – 28 Feb)
Depart Auckland: 10:15 AM (Waiheke Reserve Ferry)
Depart Waiheke: 5:15 PM (Waiheke Reserve Ferry)
Off-Peak Season
Depart Auckland: 10:00 AM (Waiheke Walk-Up Ferry)
Depart Waiheke: 4:00 PM (Waiheke Walk-Up Ferry)
Peak Season:
Auckland: Pier 13/14, Downtown Ferry Terminal
Waiheke: Pier 3, Matiatia Ferry Terminal
Off-Peak Season:
Auckland: Pier 11, Downtown Ferry Terminal
Waiheke: Pier 1, Matiatia Ferry Terminal
The tour departs from Matiatia Ferry Terminal on Waiheke Island and returns to the same location in time for the ferry back to Auckland.
Approx. 6 hours, including ferry travel.
1 April – 31 October 2025: Friday – Sunday
1 November – 30 November 2025: Wednesday – Sunday
1 December 2025 – 28 February 2026: Daily
1 March – 31 March 2026: Wednesday – Sunday
Please note: Bookings are essential.
Tours do not operate on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, or ANZAC Day.
| Tour Date | From-To | Fare Type | Adult | Child | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2025 | 10:00 AM Auckland - 04:00 PM Auckland | Tour | NZ$295.00 | NZ$0.00 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 to 28 Feb 2026 | 10:00 AM Auckland - 04:00 PM Auckland | Tour | NZ$295.00 | NZ$0.00 | |
| 01 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2026 | 10:00 AM Auckland - 04:00 PM Auckland | Tour | NZ$295.00 | NZ$0.00 |
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