Waiheke Island is a stunning island paradise offering everything for a romantic escape, a break with total indulgence or a relaxing family holiday. Waiheke Island has a vast collection of beautiful beaches, walkways, award-winning vineyards, olive groves, exciting leisure activities and fabulous restaurants. All this is only 35 minutes away from downtown Auckland, New Zealand, set in the beautiful Hauraki Gulf. So close to the city, yet a million miles away in pace and beauty.

A FEW THINGS TO DO ON WAIHEKE ISLAND

• Swimming, relaxing or walking on the many stunning beaches - (if you're lucky you may see dolphins or orcas)

• Explore some of Waiheke's walkways with their breathtaking views, expansive reserves and fabulous beaches

• Hire a scooter, bicycle or car and explore the many bays, inlets and beaches (don't forget your snorkelling gear)

• Visit some of the fabulous vineyards for wine tasting, lunch or dinner

• Charter a yacht or take a fishing charter and discover the Hauraki Gulf

• Kayak around the bays and inlets (this is a tranquil way to discover the beauty of Waiheke)

• In Oneroa you can visit the community arts centre, cinema, theatre, information centre, cafes, restaurants and boutique craft shops

• Have a round of golf or a few games of tennis

• Try your hand at archery or laser clay bird shooting at 'Wild on Waiheke'

• Visit Ostend Market. This is held every Saturday from 8am til 1pm, It's worth a look for the eclectic mix of people, local produce, arts and crafts, homemade foods, olives, oysters, jewellery, second hand goods and more...

FOR COFFEE...

*Oneroa: Spice, Cortardo, Lazy Lounge, Salvage, Schooner
Ostend: Nourish, Blend, Get Stuffed
Onetangi: Charlie Farleys, The Beach Front Café

FOR LUNCH OR DINNER...

*Oneroa: The Skinny Sardine
*near Oneroa: Cable Bay Vineyards, 'Mudbrick'
*Surfdale: Caffe de Stefano, Thymes Tables
*Palm Beach: Palm Beach Clubhouse
near Rocky Bay: Te Whau Vineyard
Onetangi: Stoneyridge, The Shed - Te Motu, Casita Miro, Charley Farleys,
The Beach Front Café
*Close proximity to '360° Over Waiheke'