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History & culture
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4-hour Scenic Wine Tour with a Private Guide and 12 tastings
Private & custom tours
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Cruises & boat tours
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Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke
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Auckland: Sunset & Night Sea Kayak Tour to Rangitoto Island
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Waiheke Island Scenic Tour Wine+Lunch at Award winning Restaurant
What to do in Waiheke Island
Popular places to visit
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.
Sky Tower
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
University of Auckland
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Auckland as part of your travels around Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Auckland Zoo
The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.
SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Orewa Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Orewa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Auckland.
Queens Wharf
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Queens Wharf. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Rainbow's End
A fun-filled theme with something for all the family including a log flume, an 18-storey drop ride as well as a corkscrew roller coaster.
Areas of Waiheke Island
Oneroa
Unique features of Oneroa include the wineries and beaches. Make a stop by Little Oneroa Beach or Oneroa Beach while you're exploring the area.
Onetangi
Onetangi is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Onetangi Beach and Eco Zip Adventures.
Ostend
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Ostend. You might want to make time for a stop at Anzac Bay or Obsidian Vineyard.
Palm Beach
Though Palm Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palm Beach and Sandy Bay.
Surfdale
If you're spending some time in Surfdale, Shelly Beach and Kennedy Point are top sights worth seeing.
Blackpool
You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Blackpool and you might want to plan a stop by Little Oneroa Beach and Oneroa Beach while you're in the area.