Passage Rock Wines & Restaurant is a winery on the eastern end of Waiheke Island, at 438 Orapiu Road, where the vines of its 41-acre site surround the restaurant. The winery was established in 1993 and grows more than 14 varieties. Its Reserve Syrah is described as the island's most awarded wine, with 18 gold medals and several trophies. The restaurant serves dishes matched with the wines, and guests can choose their own wines to share. There are lawn games for all ages, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
The cellar door is open at weekends from midday to 4 pm. For larger parties, the website gives an email address and a phone number. The site also describes wedding and function hire, with a pergola in the vines for ceremonies, and lunch, afternoon tea and degustation dinner options. The winery can organise transport and suggest accommodation. Waiheke is a short ferry trip from the city, and the vineyard's sea setting, with the forest reaching the water, is part of what the winery describes as its character.