Auckland Airport 2 hr 15
Wild on Waiheke (14 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Tantalus Estate (15 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (17 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (1 hr 30) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (2 hr 2) Poderi Crisci (27 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Browns Island / Motukorea (2 hr 9) Volcano and kayaking Te Motu Vineyard (16 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Takarunga / Mount Victoria (1 hr 31) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Rakino Island (2 hr 20) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (3 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Oneroa Beach (4 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Man O' War Vineyards (39 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Howick Historical Village (1 hr 39) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. North Head (1 hr 49) Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. |