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You can visit our distillery at THE HEKE. We offer cultural and educational tours and testing here on our 8 acre property at 64 Onetangi Road

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VISIT THE WAIHEKE ISLAND DISTILLERY

a warm welcome is waiting

Waiheke Whisky’s Visitor Centre is easy to get to, and open every day. Book a Distillery Tour. Try peated or unpeated whisky. Buy distillery-only bottlings in the shop. Enjoy lunch at our highly-rated restaurant and explore the island’s beaches and wineries.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE

WHISKY FROM A SMALL ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC

Located on the golden mile of Waiheke’s finest vineyards, Waiheke Whisky is easy to get to by bus, car or ebike. The distillery is set on four acres of beautiful gardens at 64 Onetangi Road, Waiheke island.

Our Visitor Centre includes the Boilermaker Bar, a luxurious space to chat to our team, relax over a dram and browse the curio shelves for a book from the whisky library.

In winter the barrel hall is open for food alongside your tastings, in summer and every weekend The Heke Restaurant and Bar is open for lunch and dinner.

You’ll smell and hear the distillery working alongside, and find special cellar-door prices in the Shop. Larger groups are accommodated in the Barrel Hall, and bespoke tours are available on request.


Visitors are always welcome to walk in without a booking and choose a Tasting Flight (or two) to try the exceptional range of releases from Waiheke Whisky and Waiheke Brewing Co.
OPENING HOURS

Open from 11.30am every day.
Distillery tours and tastings from 11.30am - 4pm
lunch every day from 12 noon - 4pm
Closing times may vary.

Check for updates.

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USE THE ARROWS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH OUR TASTINGS AND TOURS.

OPENING HOURS

Our Distillery Visitor Centre 11.30 am - 4 pm every day*
The Heke Restaurant 12 noon - closing times vary by season.

Check www.theheke.co.nz  for current hours

*Closed Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, New Years Day & occasionally for corporate events.

Enquiries +64 9 372 0020  bookings@theheke.co.nz 

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GETTING THERE

64 Onetangi Road, Waiheke island

Onsite parking is available and the bus stop is at the gate.
This article explains everything you need to know about visiting us on Waiheke Island 

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GETTING THERE

64 Onetangi Road, Waiheke island

Onsite parking is available and the bus stop is at the gate.
This article explains everything you need to know about visiting us on Waiheke Island 

looking for lunch?

delicious wood fired food & a proper country pub await you

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a proper country pub

the heke bar

A perfect spot to enjoy our drams, with self guided beer and whisky tastings and an extensive cocktail menu. The full heke kitchen menu is available in the bar, and we a re dog and family friendly.

highlights

  • Extensive Whisky Selection
  • Classic Cocktails (and some of our own)
  • Relaxed Family Friendly Atmosphere
  • Non-Alcoholic Options

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The distillery building

visitor services

A whisky tasting room and bar, The Boilermaker has been built for tastings, tours and our master class sessions. Our shop sells WW merch and bottles as well as distillery exclusives and tasting sets.

The barrel hall restaurant is open if The Heke is closed so you can always get something to eat with your tastings.

highlights

  • On-Site Tours
  • Distillery Exclusives

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Family Friendly

kids and dogs welcome

Kids and dogs welcome as long as they are well behaved . Lots of space outside with picnic tables and a kids play area with a bouncy pillow, sand pit and mini heke kitchen for mud pies.

highlights

  • Playground for all ages
  • Classic Cars
  • Plenty of Covered Outdoor Seating

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delicious wood fired food

The heke kitchen

We love cooking with fire! Our huge wood-fired grill and Italian wood fired pizza oven bring out the freshest flavours. With both indoor and outdoor kitchens, you can watch as your food is prepared before your eyes. There’s plenty of options with a big sharing menu or snacks if you only have time for a quick bite.  Whether it’s from the garden, the sea, or thoughtfully raised meats, New Zealand food served on Waiheke Island has never looked or tasted better.

highlights

  • Woodfired Pizza
  • Whisky for all
  • Sharing plates and snacks
  • Extensive wine list

WHAT’S ON SITE

MORE THAN JUST A DISTILLERY

64 Onetangi Road, Waiheke island, New Zealand

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Visitors center

The Heke is our brand home and visitors centre. It's an 8 acre site incorporating hospitality and manufacturing, where we combine our love for whisky, beer, wood fired food and classic cars.

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waiheke brewing co.

The brew house

The four vessel brewhouse is from PSS brewhouse has 4500l mashtun, 2500l separate lautner tun and matched whirlpool and kettle. 6 x 2800 fermenters allow for 7 days a week operation.

The brewhouse doesn't only make wort but is home to the Waiheke Brewing co. with a great range of craft brews to complement your drams.

highlights

  • Home to The Heke Kitchen
  • Home to The Heke Bar
  • Home to The Heke

REVIEWS

A visit to the distillery is a must, but don’t just take our word for it...

Really delicious whiskeys, gins and vodka tastings. Lovely friendly staff and a wonderful restaurant. I recommend the Smashed Burger. It’s delicious.

Ant M.

What a great distillery! I had a chat with the owner and a great tasting of seven whiskies. I even got to try the new make and the 'beer'. I very much recommend a visit here!

Gerrit

Very tasty whiskey! Glad we stopped by. Myron was very knowledgeable & you could tell he was passionate about the distilling process!

Marisa R

"Their new-make is remarkable...It's one of the few whiskies where you can really taste the new-make dna in the whisky... Springbank is the perfect comparison."

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the Waiheke Island distillery Visitors guide

Getting there

Our distillery is based at The Heke, a beautiful site with a restaurant, 2 bars, a function room and lots of space for kids, dogs and families. The 'HEKE is at 64 Onetangi Road, directly opposite the golf course, on the golden ‘kilometre’ of Onetangi Road.

To reach The Heke on Onetangi Road you will pass Wild Estate (800m) -> Stonyridge (500m) -> Tantalus (400m) -> Postage Stamp (200m) -> THE HEKE!  . We have a big car park.

You can return your item within 30 days.

To reach The Heke on Onetangi Road you will pass Wild Estate (800m) -> Stonyridge (500m) -> Tantalus (400m) -> Postage Stamp (200m) -> THE HEKE!  . We have a big car park.

To reach The Heke on Onetangi Road you will pass Wild Estate (800m) -> Stonyridge (500m) -> Tantalus (400m) -> Postage Stamp (200m) -> THE HEKE!  . We have a big car park.

You can return your item within 30 days.

To reach The Heke on Onetangi Road you will pass Wild Estate (800m) -> Stonyridge (500m) -> Tantalus (400m) -> Postage Stamp (200m) -> THE HEKE!  . We have a big car park.

contact us directly

If you’ve got a specific question that wasn’t answered above, send us an email and we’ll reply to you directly within two business days

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