Cable Bay Vineyards
Cable Bay Vineyards is a clifftop winery and restaurant on Waiheke Island, a 12-minute walk (1.1 km) from Matiatia ferry terminal, with views across the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland. Taste at the Cellar Door, enjoy lunch and sunset dining at The Verandah, and explore wines from Waiheke Island and the Awatere Valley, Marlborough.
12 Nick Johnstone Drive, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
Cable Bay Vineyards sits on Waiheke Island's west coast above Matiatia Bay, with sweeping views across the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland city.
We hand-craft premium wines from our own estate vineyards on Waiheke Island, first planted in 1998, and in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough.
Visit the Cellar Door for a tasting, enjoy seasonal modern New Zealand cuisine at the Verandah, explore our art collection, or stay in the Cable Bay Villa or Guesthouse.
Just 35 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland — a 15-minute walk or 2-minute drive from Matiatia ferry terminal.
Cellar Door tastings, restaurant, private dining, function rooms (Wine Library, Motukaha Room, Bistro), weddings and events, accommodation, art collection (free to visit), accessible access and parking, complimentary parking, helipad.
Children and dogs welcome.
All vineyards accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
Hours: Cellar Door Monday–Sunday 11 am–5pm. Verandah Monday–Thursday 12pm–6pm, Friday 12pm–late, Saturday 11am–late, Sunday 11am–6pm.
Cable Bay Vineyards — The Real Review, Top Wineries of New Zealand 2026
2024 Reserve Chardonnay, Estate Vineyard, Waiheke Island — 95 points, 5 stars, The Real Review (Stephen Wong MW)
2021 Estate Vineyard Syrah, Waiheke Island — 95 points, Cameron Douglas MS; Top NZ Wine Selection 2025
2021 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, Waiheke Island — 94 points, Cameron Douglas MS
2021 Rocky Vineyard Chardonnay, Awatere Valley — 94+ points, Cameron Douglas MS
2021 Five Hills, Waiheke Island — 94 points, Cameron Douglas MS
2022 Five Hills, Waiheke Island — 94 points, 4.5 stars, The Real Review
2026 Sauvignon Blanc, Cinders Vineyard, Awatere Valley — 93 points, Cameron Douglas MS
2024 Cable Bay Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Gold, New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards
Full list: cablebay.nz/wine (Awards & Accolades)
Our Cellar Door is open daily 11am–5pm. Our team guides you through wines from our Waiheke Island and Awatere Valley vineyards.
Seasonal Tasting — $25 per person
Winemaker's Selection — $33 per person
Reserve Wine Tasting —#35per person
Book at cablebay.nz/reservations (choose Cellar Door).
Groups: info@cablebay.co.nz.
Wine Month, October 2026: Te Matuku Oyster & Wine Tasting, $55, every day in October (no booking needed);
Vertical Tasting in the Wine Library, $89, Saturday 24 October, 4pm (book via info@cablebay.co.nz).
The Verandah frames views across the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland city. Our kitchen serves seasonal, modern New Zealand cuisine by Head Chef Tim Lumsden, using local produce and ingredients from Cable Bay's own organic gardens, paired with our estate wines.
Shared Set Menu: 2 courses $79 / 3 courses $99 per person. Plated Set Menu: 2 courses $85 / 3 courses $105 per person.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives available.
Private dining in the Wine Library (up to 16 guests) and the Motukaha Room (up to 36 guests); the Fearon Hay–designed Bistro for weddings and events.
Book at cablebay.nz/reservations
Cable Bay villa & luxury studio guesthouse
Cable Bay Villa — a two-storey, five-bedroom country home among gardens, olive trees and fruit orchards with views towards Matiatia Bay. Sleeps up to 10, with a swimming pool, and walking distance to the vineyard. From $2,500 per night. Cable Bay Guesthouse — a private, self-contained one-bedroom retreat next to the Villa in Church Bay. From $300 per night. Book separately or together at cablebay.nz/stay