Wander steep pathways through privately owned rainforest, wetlands and gardens scattered with sculpture. Cash only.
Dead Dog Bay
Waiheke Island
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
One Tree Hill
15.97 MILES
Maungakiekie was the largest and most spiritually significant Māori pā (fortified village) prior to British arrival. At the top of this volcanic cone (at…
Mt Eden
16.44 MILES
From the top of Auckland’s highest volcanic cone (196m), the entire isthmus and both harbours are laid bare. The symmetrical crater (50m deep) is known as…
Auckland Museum
15.4 MILES
This imposing neoclassical temple (1929), capped with an impressive copper-and-glass dome (2007), dominates the Auckland Domain and is a prominent part of…
Auckland Art Gallery
15.9 MILES
Auckland's premier art repository has a striking glass-and-wood atrium grafted onto its 1887 French chateau frame. It showcases the best of NZ art, along…
Auckland Zoo
18.6 MILES
At this modern, spacious zoo, the big foreigners tend to steal the attention from the timid natives, but if you can wrestle the kids away from the tigers…
Civic Theatre
16 MILES
The 'mighty Civic' (1929) is one of only seven ‘atmospheric theatres’ remaining in the world and a fine survivor from cinema’s Golden Age. The auditorium…
Mahurangi Regional Park
27.1 MILES
Straddling the head of Mahurangi Harbour, Mahurangi Regional Park is a boater's paradise incorporating areas of coastal forest, pā sites and a historic…
Villa Maria
19.53 MILES
Clearly the roar of jets doesn’t bother grapes, as NZ’s most awarded winery is just 4km from the airport. The parklike grounds of Villa Maria are a green…
Nearby Waiheke Island attractions
1. Azzuro Groves
0.59 MILES
This hilltop tasting room showcases some of Waiheke's finest olive oils and also sells other artisan food products.
2. Wild on Waiheke
1.02 MILES
Showcasing its offerings in a modern bar-and-bistro complex, this winery and microbrewery offers tastings and activities including archery and laser clay…
3. Goldie Estate
1.05 MILES
Founded as Goldwater Estate in 1978, this is Waiheke’s pioneering vineyard. The attached delicatessen sells well-stocked baskets and platters for a picnic…
4. Stonyridge
1.29 MILES
Waiheke's most famous vineyard is home to world-famous reds, an atmospheric cafe and the occasional yoga session on the breezy decks. Order a bottle of…
5. Waiheke Museum & Historic Village
1.31 MILES
Displays islander artefacts in six restored buildings.
6. Peacock Sky
2.18 MILES
Peacock Sky combines a rustic vineyard ambience with wine tasting (from $3), and main dishes ($30 to $35) and shared platters ($34 to $48) tinged with…
7. Waiheke Island Artworks
2.98 MILES
The Artworks complex houses the Artworks Theatre, the Waiheke Island Community Cinema, the attention-grabbing Waiheke Community Art Gallery and Whittaker…
8. Waiheke Community Art Gallery
2.99 MILES
This interesting little gallery showcases the work of local artists. It's worth dropping by just to scour the gift shop for treasures.