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Itineraries<br />

Wine tasting on Waiheke Island<br />

Waiheke Island<br />

Map page 74<br />

I have: No time When you have only a few hours to spare, book a<br />

seat on a wine, food or sightseeing tour and explore the island with a local. The<br />

guides share stories of life on the island and point out hidden secrets. Sample<br />

award-winning wines in the beautiful vineyards, taste delicious local produce,<br />

see impressive local artwork, enjoy the stunning scenery and learn more about<br />

Waiheke Island. Stop for a gourmet lunch at one of the island’s top vineyard<br />

restaurants or at a village beachside café.<br />

I have: A Bit of time Hire scooters or bikes and explore the ‘island<br />

of wine’. Take in panoramic sea views and the rolling vine-covered hills while<br />

enjoying a drop at one of the top notch wineries. Or make a day of it, with laser<br />

claybird shooting, archery and more. Finish the day with a leisurely stroll along<br />

the white sand at Oneroa Beach, or take a dip in the ocean before heading to one<br />

of the local eateries in Oneroa for a delicious bite to eat.<br />

I have: PleNty of time Pick up a rental car and explore the eastern<br />

end of Waiheke Island. Connells Bay Sculpture Park is where art and nature unite<br />

to create unique and thought-inspiring sculptures. Spend a few hours exploring<br />

the tunnels and gun emplacements of Stony Batter – an historic fort from WWII<br />

– before moving down to the popular summertime destination of Onetangi Beach.<br />

The 2km stretch of white sand is perfect for all sorts of beach fun, so bring the<br />

cricket bat and volleyball with you. If you’d rather simply relax, find a spot on the<br />

sand under a sprawling pohutukawa tree and take in the stunning scenery.<br />

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