breakfast is complimentary, as is an island shuttle. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. luxe bungalows offer freestanding, 2-person tubs and separate bedrooms and living rooms. gourmet meals and in-room spa treatments are available for a fee. all offer beach supplies, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, as well as free wi-fi. there's an organic garden, and children age 12 and over are welcome. the 5 plush suites have eclectic, nautical decor, and come with private decks or balconies with ocean views. in a garden setting overlooking oneroa bay, this refined boutique hotel is an 8-minute walk from the beach and 3 km from the waiheke ferry terminal. room service is available Auckland Airport 2 hr 11
Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (2 hr 5) Browns Island / Motukorea (2 hr 6) Volcano and kayaking Wild on Waiheke (10 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (1 hr 31) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Te Motu Vineyard (12 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Howick Historical Village (1 hr 36) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Man O' War Vineyards (35 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (9 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. North Head (1 hr 49) Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. Rakino Island (2 hr 18) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Poderi Crisci (23 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (5 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Tantalus Estate (11 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (1 hr 30) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Oneroa Beach (4 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. |