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Check out the events belowThis October, Waiheke comes together for Waiheke Island Wine Month - one island, one month, thirty days of unforgettable stories. It’s a curated celebration of wine, food, culture, and the people who bring this place to life.
Across the month, vineyards, restaurants, and local businesses will host winemaker dinners, masterclasses, cellar‑door exclusives, curated tastings, wine‑and‑wellness events, wine talks, and larger‑scale hospitality experiences. These are thoughtful, place‑led moments that reflect the character and diversity of Waiheke — experiences visitors can’t have at any other time of year.
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events throughout the month of october
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TBCAvailable every day in October | Daily Tours at 11:00am & 2:00pm | 129 Carsons Road, Waiheke | $35.00Winery & Vineyard Experience at Batch
The Experience: Join our passionate team for an immersive 30-minute Winery & Vineyard tour, designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. Enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access to our fully integrated winery and discover the journey of our wines from vine to bottle. A guided tasting of selected Batch Winery wines completes the tour, offering a unique insight into our vineyard, winemaking process, and life behind the scenes at a premium working Waiheke winery. -
TBCAvailable throughout October, 725 Man O War Bay Road, WaihekeMAN O' WAR - SPECIAL FOOD & WINE PAIRING
SPECIAL - ONCE IN A LIFE-TIMe EVENTS
Calendar view of events
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Thursday 1st October, 5:00pm - 18 Causeway RoadVIP LAUNCH at Goldie Estate
This is an invite only event with our partners, sponsors and immediate wine community -
Saturday 3 October, 153 Ocean View Road, OneroaJasper Ridge & Vino Vino Wine Pairing Dinner
Celebrate Island Wine Month with an unforgettable evening at Vino Vino, featuring a specially curated 4–5 course Jasper Ridge wine pairing dinner. Hosted by the Jasper Ridge team, each course will be thoughtfully matched with our wines as we guide you through the stories, flavours, and inspiration behind every pairing. As a special Wine Month exclusive, guests will also enjoy the first public tasting of our 2025 Single Vineyard Syrah - an exciting preview before its official release. It's a rare opportunity to experience this exceptional vintage ahead of everyone else. With limited seats available for this one-night-only event, early bookings are highly recommended. -
Saturday 3rd October, 6PM - 10PM, 80 Onetangi Road | $250.00Stonyridge - Larose Dinner with Winemaker, Martin Pickering
A Journey Through Time. Join us for a rare opportunity to try multiple back vineyards of the iconic Larose, guided by Head Winemaker Martin Pickering and served alongside a 4 course dinner at Stonyridge Vineyard. Limited seats around the table, so book now! $250 ($190 for Stonyridge Larose Club members) Includes all food and wines. -
Friday 9th October, 3 Brown Road, Onetangi, WaihekeCasita Miro Jazz Series with Geléia
Geléia. Meaning "jam" in Portuguese, this Waiheke-born collective has become a favourite on the island for their irresistible mix of Bossa Nova, Samba, Gypsy Jazz and hot-club swing. -
Saturday 10th October, 725 Man O War Bay RoadMAN 'O WAR
Special October event - details to come. -
Saturday 16th October, 3 Brown Road, Onetangi
Casita Miro Jazz Series with Geléia
To close the series the golden tonsils of Tim Stewart join longtime bandmate and Winter Series '26 programmer Nick Atkinson on bass clarinet. This is the only chance this year you'll get to catch a whole evening of Hopetoun Brown. They've been Taite Prize finalists; they've rocked Splore and WOMAD. They're the horn section of choice for Marlon Williams, Tami Neilson and of course Supergroove! We're gonna have fun tonight as we kick winter in the ass and raise a toast with some of the finest wine on the isle!! -
Friday 30th October, 11:30pm and 2:30pm (last seating) | $89.00
Stonyridge BYO Waiheke Wine Long Lunch
Let's wrap up Island Wine Month on a high note at Stonyridge! Bring your favourite Waiheke wine and enjoy it with us. Join us for a long lunch in our refreshed restaurant, with great food, good company, and Waiheke wine flowing. Enjoy our signature family-style sharing menu, with starters, entrées, mains & sides, and dessert served to share. >> DRINKS: This is a BYO Waiheke wine event to celebrate the end of Island Wine Month. Bring one bottle of wine per person. We'll have decanters available. Stonyridge wines will also be available to purchase on the day. -
Saturday 31st October, 11:30pm and 2:30pm (last seating) | $89.00
Stonyridge BYO Waiheke Wine Long Lunch
Let's wrap up Island Wine Month on a high note at Stonyridge! Bring your favourite Waiheke wine and enjoy it with us. Join us for a long lunch in our refreshed restaurant, with great food, good company, and Waiheke wine flowing. Enjoy our signature family-style sharing menu, with starters, entrées, mains & sides, and dessert served to share. >> DRINKS: This is a BYO Waiheke wine event to celebrate the end of Island Wine Month. Bring one bottle of wine per person. We'll have decanters available. Stonyridge wines will also be available to purchase on the day. -
Sunday 1st November, 11:30pm and 2:30pm (last seating) | $89.00
Stonyridge BYO Waiheke Wine Long Lunch
Let's wrap up Island Wine Month on a high note at Stonyridge! Bring your favourite Waiheke wine and enjoy it with us. Join us for a long lunch in our refreshed restaurant, with great food, good company, and Waiheke wine flowing. Enjoy our signature family-style sharing menu, with starters, entrées, mains & sides, and dessert served to share. >> DRINKS: This is a BYO Waiheke wine event to celebrate the end of Island Wine Month. Bring one bottle of wine per person. We'll have decanters available. Stonyridge wines will also be available to purchase on the day.
SPECIAL - ONCE IN A LIFE-TIMe EVENTS
List view of events
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Thursday 1st October, 5:00pm - 18 Causeway Road
VIP LAUNCH at Goldie Estate
This is an invite only event with our partners, sponsors and immediate wine community -
Saturday 3 October, 153 Ocean View Road, Oneroa
Jasper Ridge & Vino Vino Wine Pairing Dinner
Celebrate Island Wine Month with an unforgettable evening at Vino Vino, featuring a specially curated 4–5 course Jasper Ridge wine pairing dinner. Hosted by the Jasper Ridge team, each course will be thoughtfully matched with our wines as we guide you through the stories, flavours, and inspiration behind every pairing. As a special Wine Month exclusive, guests will also enjoy the first public tasting of our 2025 Single Vineyard Syrah - an exciting preview before its official release. It's a rare opportunity to experience this exceptional vintage ahead of everyone else. With limited seats available for this one-night-only event, early bookings are highly recommended. -
Saturday 3rd October, 6PM - 10PM, 80 Onetangi Road | $250.00
Stonyridge - Larose Dinner with Winemaker, Martin Pickering
A Journey Through Time. Join us for a rare opportunity to try multiple back vineyards of the iconic Larose, guided by Head Winemaker Martin Pickering and served alongside a 4 course dinner at Stonyridge Vineyard. Limited seats around the table, so book now! $250 ($190 for Stonyridge Larose Club members) Includes all food and wines. -
Friday 9th October, 3 Brown Road, Onetangi, Waiheke
Casita Miro Jazz Series with Geléia
Geléia. Meaning "jam" in Portuguese, this Waiheke-born collective has become a favourite on the island for their irresistible mix of Bossa Nova, Samba, Gypsy Jazz and hot-club swing. -
Saturday 10th October, 725 Man O War Bay Road
MAN 'O WAR
Special October event - details to come. -
Saturday 16th October, 3 Brown Road, Onetangi
Casita Miro Jazz Series with Geléia
To close the series the golden tonsils of Tim Stewart join longtime bandmate and Winter Series '26 programmer Nick Atkinson on bass clarinet. This is the only chance this year you'll get to catch a whole evening of Hopetoun Brown. They've been Taite Prize finalists; they've rocked Splore and WOMAD. They're the horn section of choice for Marlon Williams, Tami Neilson and of course Supergroove! We're gonna have fun tonight as we kick winter in the ass and raise a toast with some of the finest wine on the isle!! -
Friday 30th October, 11:30pm and 2:30pm (last seating) | $89.00
Stonyridge BYO Waiheke Wine Long Lunch
Let's wrap up Island Wine Month on a high note at Stonyridge! Bring your favourite Waiheke wine and enjoy it with us. Join us for a long lunch in our refreshed restaurant, with great food, good company, and Waiheke wine flowing. Enjoy our signature family-style sharing menu, with starters, entrées, mains & sides, and dessert served to share. >> DRINKS: This is a BYO Waiheke wine event to celebrate the end of Island Wine Month. Bring one bottle of wine per person. We'll have decanters available. Stonyridge wines will also be available to purchase on the day. -
Saturday 31st October, 11:30pm and 2:30pm (last seating) | $89.00
Stonyridge BYO Waiheke Wine Long Lunch
Let's wrap up Island Wine Month on a high note at Stonyridge! Bring your favourite Waiheke wine and enjoy it with us. Join us for a long lunch in our refreshed restaurant, with great food, good company, and Waiheke wine flowing. Enjoy our signature family-style sharing menu, with starters, entrées, mains & sides, and dessert served to share. >> DRINKS: This is a BYO Waiheke wine event to celebrate the end of Island Wine Month. Bring one bottle of wine per person. We'll have decanters available. Stonyridge wines will also be available to purchase on the day. -
Sunday 1st November, 11:30pm and 2:30pm (last seating) | $89.00
Stonyridge BYO Waiheke Wine Long Lunch
Let's wrap up Island Wine Month on a high note at Stonyridge! Bring your favourite Waiheke wine and enjoy it with us. Join us for a long lunch in our refreshed restaurant, with great food, good company, and Waiheke wine flowing. Enjoy our signature family-style sharing menu, with starters, entrées, mains & sides, and dessert served to share. >> DRINKS: This is a BYO Waiheke wine event to celebrate the end of Island Wine Month. Bring one bottle of wine per person. We'll have decanters available. Stonyridge wines will also be available to purchase on the day.
Contact Us
If you would like to contact the Waiheke Wine Growers Association, please use the form below.
If you are seeking employment, please check Seek, Facebook Work on Waiheke groups or the individual vineyards for any recent job postings.
You can find contact information for our individual member vineyards on their profile page.
We welcome your comments, questions and feedback.
If you wish to speak to our Marketing Manager please phone: +64 (0) 277792252