Auckland Airport 2 hr 13
Onetangi Beach (7 min) Wide, scenic stretch along the bay featuring fine, white sand, plus restaurants & hotels. Rakino Island (2 hr 38) Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Wild on Waiheke (7 min) Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (13 min) Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Waiheke Community Art Gallery (10 min) Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Rotoroa Island (3 hr 57) Obsidian (5 min) Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (3 hr 3) Tantalus Estate (8 min) Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Whakanewha Regional Park (9 min) Woodsy recreation area by a beach on Rocky Bay, with multi-use trails, campsites & picnic spots. Howick Historical Village (1 hr 38) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Te Motu Vineyard (9 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Man O' War Vineyards (29 min) Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Poderi Crisci (18 min) Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Oneroa Beach (9 min) Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. |