Auckland Airport 2 hr 23
Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (25 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Obsidian (13 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Whakanewha Regional Park (14 min) Woodsy recreation area by a beach on Rocky Bay, with multi-use trails, campsites & picnic spots. Oneroa Beach (20 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (22 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Stony Batter Historic Reserve (18 min) Popular for hiking, this nature preserve has old WWII relics with a backdrop of lush greenery. Wild on Waiheke (11 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Rotoroa Island (2 hr 25) Rakino Island (3 hr 4) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Tantalus Estate (12 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Man O' War Vineyards (19 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Poderi Crisci (13 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Te Motu Vineyard (13 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Onetangi Beach (10 min) Wide, scenic stretch along the bay featuring fine, white sand, plus restaurants & hotels. Duder Regional Park (2 hr 18) Waterside park offering swimming beaches, fishing spots, bike trails, farm animals & campgrounds. |