Auckland Airport 2 hr 11
Oneroa Beach (4 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (4 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (1 hr 56) Tantalus Estate (11 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Rakino Island (2 hr 14) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. North Head (1 hr 44) Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. Howick Historical Village (1 hr 36) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Wild on Waiheke (10 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (7 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Poderi Crisci (24 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Man O' War Vineyards (35 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Browns Island / Motukorea (2 hr 6) Volcano and kayaking SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (1 hr 25) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (1 hr 26) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Te Motu Vineyard (12 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting |