| built into a hillside and with gardens and views of owhanake bay, this chic, upmarket lodge is 1 km from the waiheke ferry terminal, 2 km from the oneroa bay beach and 12 km from whakanewha regional park. an apartment adds a living/dining room and a kitchen. other amenities include a rustic-chic restaurant/bar, a spa, an indoor hot tub and an outdoor pool, plus gardens and open-air lounges. freebies include parking, loaner bikes and evening drinks. room service is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 4 opulent suites and a 2-bedroom apartment feature lounge areas and bathrooms that open onto private terraces. they also have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars
Auckland Airport 2 hr 4
Man O' War Vineyards (39 min)
Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (5 min)
Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Browns Island / Motukorea (2 hr 9)
Volcano and kayaking Poderi Crisci (27 min)
Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Te Motu Vineyard (16 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Rakino Island (2 hr 7)
Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Wild on Waiheke (14 min)
Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Oneroa Beach (4 min)
Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. North Head (1 hr 37)
Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (1 hr 19)
Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Howick Historical Village (1 hr 40)
Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (11 min)
Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (2 hr 6) Tantalus Estate (15 min)
Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (1 hr 18)
Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. | 
