Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Batch Winery
129 Carsons RdGreat food and vegan options
Drinks & Nightlife
Charlie Farley's
21 The StrandGreat live music, stunning view of the beach, pet friendly
Tantalus Estate
72 Onetangi RoadJust beautiful with a great vibe
Parks & Nature
Great hiking, beach, camping, bird watching, native forest, birds
42 locals recommend
Whakanewha Regional Park
75 Gordons RdGreat hiking, beach, camping, bird watching, native forest, birds
The impressive remains of a Second World War 9.2 inch Counter Bombardment (CB) Heavy Coast Defence Battery survive at Stony Batter, with three concrete gun emplacements and an extensive system of underground chambers connected by stairs and tunnels.
23 locals recommend
Stony Batter Historic Reserve
The impressive remains of a Second World War 9.2 inch Counter Bombardment (CB) Heavy Coast Defence Battery survive at Stony Batter, with three concrete gun emplacements and an extensive system of underground chambers connected by stairs and tunnels.
Orapiu Bay
Great fishing off the wharf
Onetangi Beach
The StrandBest beach on the Island
Arts & Culture
Connells Bay
Cowes Bay RoadBy appointment sculpture park with coastal access
Waiheke Library
131 Ocean View RdGigs, kids activites, outdoor cinema, amphitheatre
Shopping
Likerish
Belgium StreetQuirky, inexpensive, lovely owner
True Blue Waiheke Island
21 Belgium StFabulous cards
Essentials
Waiheke Countdown
19 Belgium StParking time consuming in busy periods
Selection of fruit and vege, local produce and delicatessen
25 locals recommend
RAW at Waiheke - Fresh Fruit & Vege Market
4 Putiki RdSelection of fruit and vege, local produce and delicatessen
Entertainment & Activities
OWRS - Rocky Bay Hall
2 Glen Brook RdCafe open weekends
EcoZip Adventures
150 Trig Hill RdExhilarating