Auckland Airport 2 hr 16
Man O' War Vineyards (22 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (3 hr 47) Wild on Waiheke (3 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Onetangi Beach (8 min) Wide, scenic stretch along the bay featuring fine, white sand, plus restaurants & hotels. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (17 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Tantalus Estate (4 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Poderi Crisci (11 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Obsidian (5 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Rakino Island (2 hr 38) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Stony Batter Historic Reserve (22 min) Popular for hiking, this nature preserve has old WWII relics with a backdrop of lush greenery. Whakanewha Regional Park (6 min) Woodsy recreation area by a beach on Rocky Bay, with multi-use trails, campsites & picnic spots. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (15 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Rotoroa Island (3 hr 11) Te Motu Vineyard (5 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Oneroa Beach (13 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. |