Waiheke Island
In landscape, lifestyle and experience, Waiheke is a world away.
Come for a visit and you’ll find beautiful galleries and craft boutiques in this homeland of artists. There are plenty of places to enjoy a good coffee or a taste of New Zealand's fresh Pacific Rim cuisine. The island also boasts more than a dozen high-quality vineyards, many with relaxed restaurants onsite. Enjoy local wine while looking out over vine-covered valleys to the blue sea beyond.
The white sandy beaches at Oneroa, Palm Beach and Onetangi slope gently down into the Hauraki Gulf. They are perfect for swimming, kayaking, strolling along or having a picnic in the sun.
If you’re a walker, explore the island’s trails which meander along cliff tops, down to the beaches and into cool enclaves of native forest. At the eastern end of the island the Stony Batter walkway leads you to a system of World War II gun emplacements and underground tunnels. The tunnels are open to the public, so bring a torch and a sense of adventure.
There are many places to stay on Waiheke. Rent a beach house and wake up to the sound of the waves breaking on the beach or, if you’re on a bit of a budget, there are a number of friendly backpacker hostels.
Getting around is easy too. Catch one of the regular ferries that run to Waiheke from downtown Auckland. Once on the island, there are public buses and taxis, or you can hire a mountain bike, motor scooter or car. And if you've already got a car or bike, you can bring it over with you on the ferry.
Content courtesy of Tourism NZ
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Outside sculpture exhibition with works placed throughout Oneroa village. Works in steel, bronze, bamboo and timber by Oliver Duhamel, Sally Lornie, Maria Lloyd, Paora Toi Te Rangiuaia, Sally Smith, Kiya Nancarrow, ... more
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Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa, AucklandSat 2 Jan 2021 10:15AM / Children, Kids, HolidaysWe invite you to step back in time 70 million years this summer to an age when dinosaurs roamed New Zealand! Meet Toru our life-size Triceratops, plus Rexy and Diablo our two-legged meat-eating dinosaurs, plus cute ... more
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Kohimarama Beach, Kohimarama, AucklandWed 20 Jan 2021 10:00AM / Swimming2020/2021 Waterworld Epic Summer Tour Dates Water World will be your summer time dose of splashing fun! This fun inflatable waterpark is some of the most fun that you can have in water. Such a fantastic summer ... more
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UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture Centre, Howick, AucklandWed 16 Dec 2020 9:00AM / EducationTap into your child’s potential by encouraging their creativity with Bricks 4 Kidz® Holiday Programme, a fresh and fun way for kids aged 5-12 to spend their school holiday! Students will show off their engineering ... more
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The Classic Comedy Club, CBD, AucklandTue 19 Jan 2021 8:00PM / ComedyUPDATE : Tues 19 Jan and Thu 21 Jan at 7pm have sold out so we have added one final Extra Show on Thu 21 Jan at 9pm. On sale now. Russell Howard...‘Straight Outta Quarantine!’ Top Brit comedian, Russell Howard, ... more
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Jai Thai Boxing Gym Auckland, CBD, AucklandThu 14 Jan 2021 6:30PM / Martial ArtsIntroductory Thai Boxing session for those interested in burning 800 calories and learning some new skills. Thai Boxing, or Muay Thai, is Thailand's national sport, known as "The Art of Eight Limbs" - a practical and ... more
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Skateland, Mt Wellington, AucklandMon 4 Jan 2021 10:00AM / Family Entertainment40,000 children skated at Skateland last year. Come join us all for Januarys best party on Wheels, 4th-31st Jan 2021. Start on our Beginner Skate Rink & progress to our Main Skate Floor. Up to 5 Hours, a 'Party on ... more
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Artworks Community Theatre, Waiheke Island, AucklandSat 6 Feb 2021 7:00PM / RockElemeno P announce a full NZ tour - The High Fidelity Vinyl Release Tour. It’s with much anticipation that Elemeno P return in full voice to support the vinyl release of their first three album releases. For the ... more
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Panmure Basin, Mt Wellington, AucklandMon 4 Jan 2021 7:00AM / FitnessMany of us (myself included) have spent 2020 working out alone so I am organising a Women’s Outdoor Bootcamp and a Friday Mixed Class! Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7am and Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm I will ... more
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BNK Education, Remuera, AucklandMon 14 Dec 2020 9:00AM / EducationLooking for meaningful ways to keep the kids busy this summer? BNK's action-packed summer camps have been designed especially to spark children's curiosity and imagination, with immersive and engaging activities that are ... more
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Bricks 4 Kidz, Ellerslie, AucklandMon 18 Jan 2021 9:00AM / EducationBricks 4 Kidz is offering a brand new STEAM Careers in Action summer Holiday Programme that is sure to inspire the Architect, Engineer, Scientist and Environmentalist in all of us. Enjoy entertaining challenges, exciting ... more
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Mission Bay Beach, Mission Bay, AucklandSat 31 Oct 2020 8:30AM / VolleyballAuckland Central Volleyball Club is hosting a summer-long series of Beach Volleyball in 2020, on into 2021! Thanks for your understanding and cooperation as we implement stricter terms throughout. With your cooperation ... more
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Art Select Gallery, Newmarket, AucklandTue 12 Jan 2021 6:00PM / Contemporary ArtWe are pleased to announce a solo exhibition "Art by the Sea" by artist John Keith Reed D.F.A and extend this invitation to you and your guests. New Zealand watercolour Artist JK Reed is regarded as one of New ... more
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, CBD, AucklandMon 18 Jan 2021 9:00AM / Children, Kids, HolidaysSchool holidays at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki! Creative holiday programmes inspired by Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art for kids aged 7—12 that offer full-day sessions, Monday to Friday, during the ... more
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We've rounded up a selection of Auckland’s best food vendors for a weekly rotation of street kai on Takutai Square. Introducing Food Truck Fridays! Picture Dutch Fries, Latin delights, Fried Chicken, Burgers, Tacos, ... more
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Papatoetoe Town Hall, Papatoetoe, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 6:00PM / Ethnic, MulticulturalWe extend our invitation to everyone to join us for a fundraising dinner and get together with the local Muslim community. Donation proceeds are sent to Al Falah Educational Trust to purchase land for Masjid (Mosque) ... more
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Ellen Melville Centre, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 10:30AM / FilmJoin us for “Hello Japan - the Kids Japanese Festival”, happening Friday 22 January 2021 during the school holiday at Ellen Melville Centre to explore the Japanese culture! Enjoy amazing Japanese animation movies ... more
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The Classic Comedy Club, CBD, AucklandFri 8 Jan 2021 7:30PM / ComedyIt's a brand new year of live comedy at The Classic and every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm it's the main event of the week featuring our favourite headliners, along with the rising stars and the pick of our new ... more
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Ellen Melville Centre, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 1:30PM / FilmJoin us for “Hello Japan - the Kids Japanese Festival”, happening Friday 22 January 2021 during the school holiday at Ellen Melville Centre to explore the Japanese culture! Enjoy amazing Japanese animation movies ... more
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Karstens Conference and Meeting Spaces, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 10:00AM / Business & ProfessionalDo you want to be effective while still being true to yourself? Today's best leaders are authentic leaders—people whose inner compass guides their daily actions and enables them to earn the trust of their team and ... more
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Start the weekend right with a night full of live racing at the track! Enjoy a bite to eat and an icy cold beverage with friends or colleagues as we showcase some of the best Harness Racing this summer! General ... more
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The Wine Cellar, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 8:00PM / Alternative, IndieFollowing the release and tour of critically acclaimed fourth album How We Got To Now in 2015, The Broken Heartbreakers retreated to the wings, the core songwriting duo of John Guy Howell and Rachel Bailey stepping out ... more
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Lynnmall Shopping Centre, New Lynn, AucklandThu 21 Jan 2021 9:00AM / Children, Kids, HolidaysSo you can't get to Europe at the moment? That's fine, we have brought Europe to you. Grab your "Eurail pass" and visit shop 102 (previously House of Travel) to see a variety of model trains travelling across Europe, ... more
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The Classic Comedy Club, CBD, AucklandFri 3 Jul 2020 10:00PM / ComedyThe Weekend L8 Show returns in 2021 on Fri Jan 8th. In January and early February of 2021 the regular L8 Show featuring eight pro comedians will only play on Friday nights. The weekly Saturday night L8 Show from Jan ... more
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Auckland City Hotel, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 7:00PM / Socials, Singles, BallsLooking for a fun and unique way to chill out? It’s a special social evening with a twist! Come and have fun and chill out @ Paint & Chill at Auckland City Hotel (Vie Lounge & Eatery) Our mission is to mix ... more