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Experience Waiheke Whisky Distillery at THE HEKE

Waiheke Whisky offers a unique experience at their distillery, located at THE HEKE on 64 Onetangi Road. Visitors can enjoy cultural and educational tours and tastings on the 8-acre property. The distillery is open every day during summer and from Thursday to Monday in winter, starting at 12 noon. The site features a brand home and visitor center, combining hospitality and manufacturing, where guests can explore their love for whisky, beer, wood-fired food, and classic cars. The brew house, home to Waiheke Brewing Co., produces a range of craft brews to complement the whisky tastings.

The distillery is family-friendly, welcoming kids and dogs, and features a play area with picnic tables, a bouncy pillow, and a mini HEKE kitchen for mud pies. The Boilermaker bar, a beautiful cocktail bar, is purpose-built to showcase Waiheke Whisky and is available for pre-booked tastings and private functions.

The HEKE kitchen serves thoughtful food throughout the day, with vegan and vegetarian options available. The HEKE bar offers a perfect spot to enjoy whisky, with self-guided beer and whisky tastings and an extensive cocktail menu.

Enjoy Boutique Wines & Picturesque Views at Postage Stamp Wines Cellar Door

Discover our collection of high-quality, boutique Waiheke Island wines sourced from small artisan vineyards, featuring classical and sometimes unexpected grape varieties. Each Postage Stamp wine is a delightful journey, boasting exceptional flavour and its own distinctive character. We invite you to visit our cellar door, a hidden garden oasis with picturesque views of the valley teeming with vines. Here, our friendly staff provides a unique and refreshingly innovative wine-tasting experience. Whether you prefer the charm of our indoor-outdoor area or the laid-back comfort of beanbags on the lawn, our inviting space provides the perfect setting. Enveloped by beautiful fruit trees and flowers, you can savor picnic-style cheese boards while sipping on wine.

Elegance in Every Sip: Stonyridge Vineyard, Pioneers of High-End Bordeaux-Blend Wines on Waiheke Island

One of the first to grow grapes on Waiheke Island and a super high-end producer, Stonyridge Vineyard is a world-class Bordeaux-blend wine grower and producer. Stephen White started Stonyridge Vineyard in 1982 after yachting around the world and working at wineries in France, Tuscany, and California. Stonyridge Vineyard planted their first Bordeaux varietals in 1982 and also established the first commercial olive grove in New Zealand on Waiheke Island.

Indulge in Excellence at Tantalus Estate: A Culinary and Winemaking Haven.

Tantalus Estate is a family-owned, premium vineyard destination located in the heart of Onetangi Valley, Waiheke Island.

Established in 2016, the award-winning Estate is an iconic location for world-class cuisine, wine tasting, craft beer, weddings, events, and special occasions. Situated on 20 acres of vineyards, olive and macadamia groves, beehives, and native wetlands; the Estate is also home to its own winery and craft brewery both featuring leading-edge technology and best-practice sustainability.

Tantalize your tastebuds and enjoy our renowned hospitality at our flagship Estate Restaurant, our Cellar Door, our gardens and lawns, or at the Alibi Brewer's Lounge.

Estate Restaurant 

Lunch 

Wednesday to Sunday - 11am to 5pm

Dinner

Friday and Saturday - 6:30pm to 10pm

Cellar Door

Monday to Sunday - 11am to 5pm

Alibi Brewer's Lounge

Friday to Tuesday - 11am to 7pm

Wine Tastings Monday and Tuesday