Auckland Airport 2 hr 15
Howick Historical Village (1 hr 40) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Obsidian (10 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (16 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Te Motu Vineyard (6 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Duder Regional Park (2 hr 10) Waterside park offering swimming beaches, fishing spots, bike trails, farm animals & campgrounds. Stony Batter Historic Reserve (28 min) Popular for hiking, this nature preserve has old WWII relics with a backdrop of lush greenery. Man O' War Vineyards (29 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Whakanewha Regional Park (5 min) Woodsy recreation area by a beach on Rocky Bay, with multi-use trails, campsites & picnic spots. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (14 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Wild on Waiheke (4 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Rakino Island (2 hr 56) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Tantalus Estate (5 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (3 hr 44) Oneroa Beach (12 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Poderi Crisci (17 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. |