An hour's ferry journey from Auckland, this beautiful island received international attention when it was rated the fifth best destination in the world to visit in 2016 by Lonely Planet and also voted the fourth best island in the world in the Conde Nast Best Islands in the World list. Waiheke is often known as the 'Island of Wine' after its numerous award-winning wineries. Host to 'Sculpture on the Gulf', NZ's foremost outdoor sculpture exhibitions, Waiheke also boasts numerous world-class lodges and restaurants, not to mention the beaches!
Waiheke Island
Updated: Dec 10, 2023