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Located just off the coast of Auckland in New Zealand’s North Island, Waiheke Island is well known as an easy day-trip destination, thanks to its convenient ferry connection from the city. But as someone who actually lives on Waiheke Island, I truly believe that it would be a shame to experience the island in just one day. There is a completely different side of Waiheke once the day-trippers have left and the island becomes quiet in the late afternoon. The peaceful mornings b

When visiting Auckland, why not add one or two nights on Waiheke Island to your itinerary? “Can you actually stay overnight on Waiheke Island?” This is one of the questions I hear most often when I show my clients around the island. And every time, I think: “Of course you can. And if you have the time, I really hope you’ll stay and experience the island at a slower pace.” Waiheke Island is just a 35–40 minute ferry ride from Auckland. Because it is so close, it has gradually

1. Waiheke Wine Waiheke Island is known as the "Wine Island"! Their red wines, in particular, are highly regarded and are difficult to find in Japan. The wine center in Oneroa, the island's main town, stocks wines from almost all of the island's said 30 wineries, as well as wines from New Zealand and around the world. Owner Megumi works here on days when there are no tours, so she can introduce you to lots of recommended wines to take home at the end of the tour! https://waih

🛳️ How to get from Auckland to Waiheke The most common way to get to Waiheke Island is by ferry. The departure point is the Auckland Downtown Ferry Terminal . The ferry terminal is located at 99 Quay Street in downtown. The landmark for the ferry terminal is an old brown building in downtown. Arrival is at Waiheke Island – Matiatia Ferry Terminal . The journey takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes. This may vary slightly depending on the weather and whether the train makes a

When you think of Waiheke Island, wine and wineries come to mind. You can find a lot of information about wineries on the Internet or in guidebooks. However, having lived on the island for over five years, I really want to recommend more than just wine. I'd like to introduce two of my favorite hidden spots that you should definitely visit when you come to Waiheke Island: a sophisticated and casual restaurant that everyone from the elderly to those with children can enjoy, a r

When you think of Waiheke Island, you think of wineries, olive oil, and above all, the beautiful sea! Touring wineries is one of the unique ways to enjoy this island, but if it's a sunny summer day, you can take a packed lunch with you, eat at one of the island's delicious burger restaurants (my recommendation is TOO FAT BUNS, chosen as the best burger in Auckland. Personally, I think it's just as delicious as Fergburger in Queenstown!) or get some takeout fish and chips, and