Auckland Airport 2 hr 16
Oneroa Beach (13 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Stony Batter Historic Reserve (25 min) Popular for hiking, this nature preserve has old WWII relics with a backdrop of lush greenery. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (3 hr 35) Poderi Crisci (15 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Rotoroa Island (3 hr 26) Te Motu Vineyard (9 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Waiheke Community Art Gallery (15 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Rakino Island (2 hr 39) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Man O' War Vineyards (26 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Whakanewha Regional Park (11 min) Woodsy recreation area by a beach on Rocky Bay, with multi-use trails, campsites & picnic spots. Wild on Waiheke (6 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Obsidian (5 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Tantalus Estate (7 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Onetangi Beach (6 min) Wide, scenic stretch along the bay featuring fine, white sand, plus restaurants & hotels. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (18 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. |