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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