It’s a unique escape so close to Auckland – a Kiwi microcosm - where ultra modern designer houses sit beside traditional holiday cottages, commuters alongside life-stylers, holiday makers alongside artists and wine makers and olive groves adjacent to sandy beaches – a very diverse and vibrant community
Here is a snapshot of the things we love about Waiheke Island – we hope you will too!
Walking the wonderful network of coastal and bush walks.
www.waiheke.aucklandnz.com/things-to-do
Visiting artists studios or Artworks Community Art Gallery
www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Fishing for snapper
www.fatsnapper.co.nz
Sailing on the Hauraki Gulf on Te Aura
www.islandsailing.co.nz
Strolling the beaches year round and, of course, swimming in summer
Dead Dog Bay Garden - a superb garden walk liberally sprinkled with sculpture and art
www.deaddogbay.co.nz
Connell's Bay Sculpture Park
www.connellsbay.co.nz
Olive oil tasting
www.azzurogroves.com
Vineyard and wine tours - do-it-yourself or join Ananda Tours
www.ananda.co.nz