Waiheke Island
When you have only a few hours to spare, book a seat on Fullers or Ananda Tours wine, food or sightseeing tours and explore the island with a local. The guides share stories of life on the island and point out hidden secrets. Sample award-winning wines in the beautiful vineyards, taste delicious local produce, see impressive local artwork, enjoy the stunning scenery and learn more about Waiheke Island. Stop for a gourmet lunch at one of the island’s top vineyard restaurants or at a village beachside cafe.
Hire scooters or bikes and explore the ‘island of wine’. Take in the panoramic sea views at Mudbrick, Te Whau and Cable Bay or enjoy a glass of the legendary Larose at Stonyridge.
Or make a day of it, with archery, laser claybird shooting and all manner of fun activities at Wild on Waiheke. Finish the day with a leisurely stroll along the white sand at Oneroa Beach. Or take a dip in the ocean before heading to one of the local eateries in Oneroa for a delicious bite to eat.
Pick-up a rental car and explore the eastern end of Waiheke Island. Connells Bay Sculpture Park is where art and nature unite to create unique and thought-inspiring sculptures.
Spend a few hours exploring the tunnels and gun emplacements of Stony Batter – a historic fort from WW2 – before moving down to the popular summertime destination of Onetangi Beach. The two kilometre stretch of white sand lends itself to all manner of beach activities so bring the cricket bat and volleyball with you. Or if you’d rather relax on the beach, find a bit of sand underneath a sprawling pohutukawa tree to spread out on.
