Waiheke Island

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Label : Day Trip

Tags : Island

Time Required : 3 - 5 hours

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Waiheke Island, Auckland Overview

Waiheke Island, located 40 minutes by ferry from Auckland, is a haven of vineyards, pristine beaches, and lush forests. Known for its world-class wineries and olive groves, it also offers activities like ziplining, kayaking, and coastal walks. The island's Oneroa and Onetangi beaches are popular for their white sands and calm waters, making them ideal for relaxation and water sports. Easily accessible from the Auckland ferry terminal, Waiheke is a top destination for both leisure and adventure.

Spend the day out soaking up the sun on Onetagi beach or any of the nine others, and head out to a winery just before lunch for a wine-tasting tour since it has so many vineyards and wineries. The island also has a cinema, and an arts theatre for various performances, complemented very well by the local art galleries and studios. Other extremely engaging activities include archery, zip-line, and shooting.

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How To Reach Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is located almost 50 km away from downtown Auckland. This journey can be completed by taking a ferry from Auckland Harbour and the 50 km ferry ride varies from 40 minutes to an hour and a half. Fullers Ferry service operates 32 daily ferries that depart from Auckland and takes 40 minutes whereas the SeaLink NZ service operates ferries running to Waiheke Island 3 times a day and the ferry takes 1 hour 20 minutes to reach.

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