Auckland Airport 2 hr 10
Browns Island / Motukorea (2 hr 5) Volcano and kayaking Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (2 hr 14) Tantalus Estate (10 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Te Motu Vineyard (11 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Man O' War Vineyards (34 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (1 hr 33) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Oneroa Beach (5 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Obsidian (11 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay North Head (1 hr 52) Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (6 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (3 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Wild on Waiheke (9 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Howick Historical Village (1 hr 35) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Rakino Island (2 hr 19) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Poderi Crisci (22 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. |