Wild Estate - The Untamed Winery

SO much fun doing the laser clay shooting and archery as a family! Highly recommend. The kids played some volleyball/soccer after we had a huge lunch too. There were other games around for kids and adults too. The kids had a taste of wallaby springrolls - not for me but they enjoyed them!

The roast for two was a win for me. Very good pork crackling. Also loved the hands on experience when we ordered the lemon meringue very fun. The venue was gorgeous aswell loved the choice of decor and ambiance. Staff where also very friendly and helpful.

We had an incredible experience at Wild Estate on Waiheke Island! The food was absolutely phenomenal – we ordered the roast for two, and honestly, it could’ve easily fed three or four people. Every bite was delicious and beautifully presented. The wine was equally amazing, with a great range to suit all tastes. What really stood out was how family-friendly the whole place is. We have three children, and the staff went out of their way to engage with them. Between archery, clay shooting, the playground, cornhole, and more, the kids were constantly entertained, which meant we could relax and enjoy the experience too. A truly fantastic day out for both adults and kids – we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Waiheke.

We held our company social club event at Wild Estate and had an amazing time! The Wild Estate team did a fantastic job on the day: the activities were fun, the (many) drink orders were filled quickly, and the food was delicious. Feedback from the group was universally positive. I've done this a few times at Wild Estate with different groups, and the standards have always been top notch. Highly recommend!

Just steps away from the Hop On Hop Off drop off, Wild had so much to offer. We came in for a wine tasting, and since hubby doesn't drink wine, he had a cocktail, which they offer a wide variety as well. The wine tasting was nice, the description and knowledge of the server was educational. We left to try other wineries, but returned a short while later to have lunch. The food was amazing, and since they are also a brewery, I tried one of their beers (also good!) They have a ton of fun lawn games including archery and skeet for those interested! Such a fun and beautiful place to spend an afternoon.

We stopped by due to the delay of the ferry. Unexpectedly, it was such a wonderful experience. We even came back for a second round! Harry & Bronte were so nice to us. They guided us so carefully, kindly and funny even XD They are always so full of passion <3 Definitely a great place to go if you love/would like to try archery.

Amazing service, food and location. Mel, Josh, Molly and the team took such great care of our large group of 27 and everyone absolutely loved it! Highly recommend the beetroot as well as the veggie pizza. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos as I was having such a good time. Thanks again team!

Such a cool place. Wine is good. Bites are yummy and the staff working there are so cool! I had an awesome time doing archery today with Mahani. Definitely recommend checking them out. Such good vibes there.

Not my first visit, and definitely not my last! This is one of my favorite wineries on the island. The ambiance is always wonderful, whether you're sitting indoors or outdoors. The staff are super friendly, and the food is fresh and very good. And of course--the wine! Any bottle you choose, or any recommendation from the staff, is always spot on and absolutely delicious. See you again next time I'm in New Zealand!

Wild on Waiheke offers much more than wine. This lively spot includes archery and clay pigeon shooting for a fun, interactive experience. We sat outside soaking up the sun. We talked for hours and sipped the good wine! Loved it!

Our first stop on Waiheke Island was Wild Estate for a wine tasting. As we were going to have lunch later, we didn't order any food aside from some olives to tide us over until lunch, although the charcuterie boards looked amazing. A sample of three wines was $20NZ, and on offer was a rose and two reds, "Wilding" and "The W", all of which I enjoyed. It's unfortunate that our stop at Wild was such a short visit, as the grounds were lovely (there were neat sculptures and activities offered such as archery), the restaurant decor was warm and inviting, and the menu had a good selection. [Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023; Wine Time!]

So cute! Reservation was easy to make online. Arrived early and was sat no problem. The location is easy to access from the hop on hop off bus. The food and service was great. We had the flatbread and crudo. The fish was very fresh and both tasted great. We started with a cocktail that was well balanced and then had a glass of wine which was also great. Overall highly recommend adding as a stop. Wish we could have tried out archery or clay shooting, but the cornhole and giant chess were fun too!!

Food options were good, and quality also. Staff were great. I was very dissatisfied with the beer selection and quality after reviewing the marketing online. I got 4 samples in a flight (all they had) and I guarantee 2 of them were the same beer. Very low on the complexity scale, and less than 5 %ABV. They were just weak. I've had NA beers with more complexity.

We really enjoyed our visit to Wild on Waiheke. After our families visited a few other vineyards, this was a nice departure for the kids to be able to enjoy too. They loved the extra large games as well as the trampoline. We all enjoyed our food. The smoked salmon really stood out to me. My daughter actually ordered it but I dug my fork in several times! The kids fish and chips was hearty with nice large pieces of fish. I had the prosciutto and brie pizza. It was a bit oily for me and after tasting my daughter's smoked salmon, wished I had ordered that too. My niece had the seafood chowder and it was delicious and chocked full of seafood! This is a "do not miss" if you have kids and are on Waiheke. Also if you want a great meal at a not so stuffy location and not so stuffy prices.

Nice place to chill out with family. Busy on Sunday so reservations are recommended especially if you want to sit inside, which we did on the Blustery spring day. We end up getting a few snacks to share, including the bread plate with hummus. we did a sampler of a number of their beers, and some of our favorites were the non-alcoholic house-made ginger beer and the malt beer. love that they have a kids playground on site, so you can enjoy a brew while the kiddos play. we didn't take part, but they have a ton of adult fun activities on site also including archery and some other outdoor games.

We had an all-too-short stay here. Its a boutique winery that also does craft beer, has lots of things for kids to do and they host corporate meets and offsites. We were treated to a great time - tasting some of their Top Knot wines - i personally liked their take on Chardonnay - fruity but not too woody and their Red was very nice as well. The craft beers were quite good - oh make sure you do the Onetangi dark ale oyster shooter! Oysters in dark ale OMG! The signature Baroona pale ale was very refreshing. Its the kinda take along to the beach beverage you'll really enjoy - fresh and crisp not too heavy. Would have been great to spend more time here, grab a bite, and hit the archery range there. But we were caravanning amongst several wonderful wineries on Waiheke. Anyway its a family operation and we were nicely hosted by Keryn and daughter Jemma who were just great to get the story and some good tasty cheer! A very enjoyable place to be!

On Waiheke with the family? This is definitely the place you want to go. Housing both vineyards and a craft brewery, there's something for a every taste, including a cocktail menu with highlighted drinks that the bar tenders will happily make virgin. On top of all of this, there are a host of fun activities for all ages - archery, clay bird shooting, pétanque, cornhole, giant chess and Connect 4, a playground and a trampoline! Be warned that about half the seating is weather dependent, although sitting under an sun umbrella in a Cape Cod chair was really one of the best ways to enjoy the day. The menu offers a wide range of options and the pizzas are a popular choice. We went for the med platter, a generous serving of meats and other accoutrements beautifully arranged and delivered to the table. The Wharf Road Wheat Beer to wash this down was a fantastic accompaniment. Despite being absolutely packed, service was relatively fast. On a completely blue sky day, I'd suggest booking ahead - our day at Wild started off slightly overcast and we only had luck getting seated so quickly because we were a small party. We'll definitely be looking to book ahead next time we are back - and there will be a next time!

Great outdoor tables with plenty of games to keep you busy. The cheese board was delicious and their beer and wine were good too.

My friends and I decided this would be our lunch spot on a visit to Waiheke Island. We got some things to share; garlic and herb pizza bread, bread olive and dips and fries. I really enjoyed the food, it was very tasty. I also remember their ginger beer and the apple cider (both brewed on site) being fantastic. As well as a childrens playground, there was a trampoline, sandpit, petanque, giant chess and even volleyball. Wild on Waiheke offers a unique setup, with a whole heap of other outdoor activites like archery and claybird shooting. I can see that it would be a great place for a corporate event. We all definitely enjoyed our time here, relaxing outside with some nice food and beverages. Note in the winter months (May to November), Wild on Waiheke is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

My dad and I stumbled across Wild On Waiheke by pure providence; we knew we wanted to sample some wines, but we were not planning on visiting more than one vineyard. On the recommendation of a visitor guide, we decided to visit Wild On Waiheke because it was easily accessible via bus line 1 that runs across the western half of Waiheke Island. I admit that I was not expecting much; we walked across damp dirt and gravel, past archery targets interspersed between rows of grapevines. Following signs, we made our way into the cafe, and bid greetings to the male employee there. We explained that we were interested in sampling some wines, and were cordially seated and attended to. As other employees emerged from the back rooms, I realized that this experience would be a special one. My dad started off with testers of two red wines and a Chardonnay; I followed suit, and we quickly agreed that the Chardonnay was quite good. My dad ordered a bottle of the Chardonnay, and we also ordered a plate of their fries and their garlic herb pizza bread. When the food came out, we were blown away by how good it was; I can count on my fingers the number of times I have tasted such excellent fries, and that count formerly consisted of just one finger. The garlic herb pizza bread was similarly excellent; my dad was concerned that we might not have enough to eat, given that he and I are fairly big eaters; between the food and the drinks we consumed, we were completely satiated for lunch. I was also intrigued by their craft beers, and ordered a taster of their limited-stock Equinox Pale Ale. I will admit that I do not have a distinguished tongue when it comes to alcohol, but I quite enjoyed how distinctive the Equinox tasted in comparison to the pale ales that I was normally accustomed to. My dad also agreed, remarking on the excellent fruity notes of the craft beer. I ordered a glass of the Equinox and quickly finished it. The price of our grand lunch was decidedly very reasonable, when we converted it to USD. When we considered that tax was already included in the price, and that tipping was not a normal custom in New Zealand, we almost felt bad for essentially ripping off the establishment (again, in regards to how much the bill would total in the United States). The prices were seriously very good. The final pillar of excellence was the customer service. From the beginning, every employee greeted us with a smile, even the non-customer-service employees who worked in the back. The owner (or at least, who I presumed to be the owner) chatted us up several times, and we shared details of where we came from and learned more about his establishment. Even as the employees seemed preoccupied with preparing for several large groups of customers, they gladly made time for each of our requests. If I had to summarize this review into a few words, it would be "absolutely lovely." I am saddened to think that I will likely not be able to come back to this establishment for a very long time, but it is my hope that this review will convince others who are visiting Waiheke Island of New Zealand or even just thinking of visiting to check this place out. It is very accessible by bus; for just $45 New Zealand Dollars you can secure ferry passage from Auckland and all-day bus passage on Waiheke island. Wild on Waiheke is an A+ establishment and gave us warm memories of New Zealand that we will cherish.

Ah, shamanism. As I'm sure you are as familiar with the wisdom of the wolf as I am, you will of course have top tier understanding of the Wolf's ability to provide guidance in our dreams and meditations. When we study the spirit teachings of the Wolf we of course learn social and familial values, thus the pleasure derived from getting social with a group of Shamans this weekend was all mine, being in the company of the animal spirits embodied by these men (including the Wolf, Panther and Shark) provided not only fortitude for my being but a most pleasurable loosening of my grip on reality. The matching of several amuse bouche type treats with craft brews in a small tour of their bespoke brewery was well conceived and on top of beers on a ferry, beers on the street, beers in a van, and sambuca before the sun had come up, set a magnificent tone for an evening that ultimately culminated in sleeping in a bush. I forget where I was going with this but my only regret was not going to the toilet before hopping in the taxi. Hey, a butterfly.

We just stopped for lunch...the wine taste was great and the food very good. The people in charge is just fantastic...great place to stop by when visiting the vineyards in Waiheke Island.