Auckland Airport 2 hr 9
Howick Historical Village (1 hr 34) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (2 hr 19) Oneroa Beach (10 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Rakino Island (2 hr 24) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Tantalus Estate (9 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Browns Island / Motukorea (2 hr 4) Volcano and kayaking Poderi Crisci (21 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Wild on Waiheke (8 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (4 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Kennedy Point Vineyard (4 min) Te Motu Vineyard (10 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Obsidian (10 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (6 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Man O' War Vineyards (33 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. North Head (1 hr 54) Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. |