Waiheke Island Holidays

Holidays in Waiheke Island allow you to escape to spectacular Kiwi countryside. This gorgeous island is located in the Hauraki Gulf, just across the bay from New Zealand’s capital, Auckland. It’s a luxurious getaway destination with fabulous beaches, award-winning restaurants and superb vineyards – making it the perfect spot to relax and unwind. 

Waiheke is famous for its wine. At the vineyards you can sample a few glasses, enjoy a good meal and come away with a bottle or two. The Man O’War Vineyard is particularly special - pouring quality wines in a rustic beachside setting overlooking picturesque Pakatoa Island. A wine tour is the best way to get a taste for the island’s terroir. Waiheke also produces high-quality olive oil. A trip to the olive groves is a must to soak up some Mediterranean flavour in New Zealand. 

Waiheke Island holidays: Mediterranean spirit in New Zealand

Deep in Waiheke Island’s interior, you can explore the towering trees, leafy forest paths and gentle waterfalls of the Whakanewha Regional Park. There’s an incredible variety of birds, including little blue penguins, Arctic skuas and shining cuckoos. The Onetangi Reserve also offers the chance to witness some of the island’s nesting inhabitants up close. 

For those with a thirst for adventure, Waiheke Island has an exhaustive range of options. Rent bikes, scuba dive, snorkel or spend a day kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding. If the natural surroundings have piqued your interest, you can take a guided walk and learn more about the island’s ecology. Browse our Waiheke Island tours for bespoke suggestions. 

For a relaxed break on Waiheke Island, Oneroa Beach is an enchanting place to while away a warm summer’s afternoon, as you listen to the sounds of the surf and the breeze in the trees. Pick up some local produce at one of the delis in town and make use of the barbecue stands that fringe the sand. Waiheke Island holidays are perfect for families and couples alike.