Auckland Airport 2 hr 11
Whakanewha Regional Park (3 min) Woodsy recreation area by a beach on Rocky Bay, with multi-use trails, campsites & picnic spots. Poderi Crisci (15 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Man O' War Vineyards (27 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Tantalus Estate (3 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Rotoroa Island (3 hr 55) Waiheke Community Art Gallery (9 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Te Motu Vineyard (4 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (12 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Howick Historical Village (1 hr 35) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (3 hr 3) Onetangi Beach (6 min) Wide, scenic stretch along the bay featuring fine, white sand, plus restaurants & hotels. Obsidian (7 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Oneroa Beach (7 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Rakino Island (2 hr 26) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Wild on Waiheke (6 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. |