cottages, studios and 1-bedroom apartments, as well as 2-story a-frame chalets, provide kitchens or kitchenettes; some add decks with bbq facilities. afternoon tea is included, and a continental breakfast buffet is offered (fees may apply). there's also a hot tub. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. accommodations ranging from rooms (kids age 12 and over are welcome) to chalets all come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as balconies or decks. a 4-minute walk from the nearest beach, this laid-back lodge with some detached quarters is 2 minutes' walk from a bus stop and within 15 minutes' stroll from oneroa village Auckland Airport 2 hr 10
Oneroa Beach (5 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. North Head (1 hr 50) Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. Wild on Waiheke (9 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Rakino Island (2 hr 19) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (2 hr 8) Te Motu Vineyard (11 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Howick Historical Village (1 hr 35) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Obsidian (11 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Tantalus Estate (10 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (1 hr 31) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Man O' War Vineyards (34 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Browns Island / Motukorea (2 hr 4) Volcano and kayaking Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (5 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Poderi Crisci (22 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (3 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. |