Welcome to Waiheke’s

Most Awarded Winery

winery entrance

MOST AWARDED WAIHEKE WINERY

After 26 years at Passage Rock we are proud to say our Reserve Syrah is Waiheke Island’s most awarded wine with over 18 Gold Medals and 6 trophies.
Our Cellar Door is open for tastings Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm.
We are also offering our gourmet small plate platters and wine by the glass, weekends 11am to 4pm.

Come out and enjoy the tranquil countryside of Waiheke Island and some fantastic wine.

MAKE AN INSTANT RESTAURANT RESERVATION

Surrounded by our Syrah vines, our beautiful café is the perfect setting to come and relax. You’ll enjoy stunning views and award-winning wines which have been skillfully matched with each dish, or you can select your own wines to share. We have lawn games to entertain all ages and we encourage you to bring your whole family and spend the day in the sun with us. We are also dog-friendly for well-behaved canines.

 OPENING HOURS

Cellar Door
Wednesday to Friday Noon – 4pm
Weekends 11am – 4pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday

Bistro
Wed-Sun 11am – 4pm
from december

For larger parties, please call us on +64 9 372 7257.

OUR WAIHEKE VINEYARD

Passage Rock Wines was established in 1993 on the eastern end of Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. We produce over 14 varietals and have won awards across the globe for these. Our pride is crafting wines of distinction, recognising the strengths of each site and micro-climate to produce the best wine for the season from each grape variety.

OUR WAIHEKE WINES

Our 41 acre site allows us to grow and create a diverse selection of wines for our catalog. Our growth of many different varieties of grape allows us to offer a unique but reliable selection of award winning wines.

BISTRO

Surrounded by our Syrah vines, our beautiful café is the perfect setting to come and relax. You’ll enjoy stunning views and award-winning wines which have been skillfully matched with each dish, or you can select your own wines to share. We have lawn games to entertain all ages and we encourage you to bring your whole family and spend the day in the sun with us. We are also dog-friendly for well-behaved canines.

WEDDINGS

Our venue is a blank canvas which we stage to make the vision of your special day come to life. We have over 20 years’ experience in the wedding industry on Waiheke Island and can assist in all areas.

We have a secluded Pergola nestled in the vines, perfect for the ceremony.

We give you exclusive use of the venue for the entire day. Whether you want rustic chic or formal fine dining we cater to you.

We like to work closely with our couples, customising your wedding to suit your individual needs.

We take time to get to know your requirements and create a menu with you and our chefs, and we design the wine list to suit your tastes and your budget.

CORPORATE & EVENT HIRE

Passage Rock on stunning Waiheke Island is an idyllic venue just a 30 minute drive from Matiatia. Your team will feel like they have escaped the hustle and bustle to their own little haven. We can organise all your transportation requirements and suggest perfect accommodation.

Our covered outdoor area seats 100 people.

We can cater for lunch, morning and afternoon teas as well as degustation dinners and cocktail meet and greet parties.

Make an instant restaurant reservation

Open Friday To Sunday 12 til 4 for Wine Tastings and Sales, No bookings needed but maximum group size 8, also available for special functions +64 9 372 7257.

OPENING HOURS

Cellar Door and restaurant are open Wednesday to Sunday 11-4pm from december 2023

 

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