Waiheke Island is part of Auckland City but is an island
in the Hauraki Gulf. It's about 20 k's
from the CBD by ferry. You can get to
the island by fixed wing plane or helicopter but the ferry is the way to go in
my opinion.
It has over 130k of coastline of which 40 k's are
beaches. No wonder it is popular both
for holiday homes and day trips.
Waiheke in Te Reo means trickling waters. There were gun emplacements built on the
island during WWII.
There are quite a number of wineries on the island so a
tour of them can be fun. You could catch the bus or take a tour.
The island has been compared to Martha's Vineyard. Different climate but same vibe.
I'll let the pics speak for themselves.
What a beautiful place!
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