Exploring Waiheke Island

Whether you want to hike forested trails, lounge on the beach, or indulge in exceptional food and wine, Waiheke offers the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and sophistication.

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Visit Oneroa Village

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Go Wine Tasting

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With stunning beaches dotting the coastline, Waiheke Island is a great place to unwind

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Dining on Waiheke Island is a foodie’s paradise, with restaurants and vineyards taking full advantage of the bounty of fresh local ingredients.

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Highlights include Between Two Worlds, a spherical granite and mirrored sculpture by Chris Booth that reflects the changing scenery.

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Exploring Waiheke Island

Whether you want to hike forested trails, lounge on the beach, or indulge in exceptional food and wine, Waiheke offers the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and sophistication.

Visit Oneroa Village

Oneroa, has a relaxed beach town atmosphere with cute cafes, restaurants, shops, galleries, and more.

Go Wine Tasting

It’s called wine island for a reason! Waiheke Island is home to some of the best wineries in New Zealand.

Sip on Olive Oil

The Mediterranean-like climate that produces prime wines is also ideal for olives. Many Waiheke vineyards also have a range of high-quality artisan olive oils.

With stunning beaches dotting the coastline, Waiheke Island is a great place to unwind

Dining on Waiheke Island is a foodie’s paradise, with restaurants and vineyards taking full advantage of the bounty of fresh local ingredients.

Highlights include Between Two Worlds, a spherical granite and mirrored sculpture by Chris Booth that reflects the changing scenery.

For more about this post, visit Sparknomad.

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