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Waiheke
Island
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- Waiheke Island is
New Zealand's most populated offshore island, yet it is easily accessible from
downtown Auckland via the fast ferries. Waiheke Island has a
wonderful range of wineries, some providing accommodation,
cafes and fine restaurant dining.
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- For the family Waiheke has
many beaches where your family can unwind. From the Matiatia
Wharf, where the passenger ferry drops you off, you can continue
up to Oneroa where you can enjoy a coffee in one of the many
cafes.
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- Picture above: Vineyard near Stony
Batter, Waiheke Island
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- Accommodation
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- Winery
cellar door open Jan. & Feb, weekends Mar. &
April, and by appointment
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The vineyard
guesthouse at Kennedy Point brings you to the magic
of Waiheke Island. The three bedroom guesthouse is
self contained and sleeps 6 people, a perfect family
holiday location. The vineyard, olive groves
and winery surround the property and add to the
interest of your stay. Our wines are hand
crafted at every stage resulting in only the
finest quality wine to enjoy now or to cellar for
the future. Plan a stay and relax Waiheke
style.
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Beaches
and walks
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Oneroa, Waiheke Island
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- Oneroa Beach is a wonderful area and is
accessible by foot from Ocean View Road, next to the Citizen
Advice Centre and public toilets. Oneroa Bay has shade and
public toilets at the far end. However with no shops down
there and a steepish climb back up, food should be purchased
prior to walking down.
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- My favourite beach at this end
of the island is Little Oneroa Beach. This has a
wonderful play area, suitable for a wide age group, lots of
shade and has a shop and bar-b-que area all very close
by. It is just a little further up from Ocean View Road and
the corner of Goodwin Ave.
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- Onetangi
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very popular beach is Onetangi Beach which is located
at Onetangi. There is very little shade and we recommend you bring some with
you, if you can.
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- Stony Batter
- Stony Batter provides a fun family
outing. Children need to be good walkers as the walk is longish
to get to Stony Batter. The New Zealand Army built
a maze of tunnels and three large gun emplacements during the
Second World War. This is open to the public, we recommend
that children be accompanied by an adult, and that you take at
least two torches with you as a safety precaution, as these
tunnels are very dark and long. Phone: 027 305 2772 for
tours.
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- You can now continue
on from Stony Batter and do the Loop Road, this is a very scenic drive with stunning views.
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Sea Kayak Waiheke
Island
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Matiatia Wharf, Waiheke
Island. Ph: 09 372 6127
www.waihekeislandadventures.com
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Links to other related websites
- Wineries:
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www.goldwaterwine.com
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www.mudbrick.co.nz
www.passagerockwines.co.nz
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www.stonyridge.co.nz
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www.tewhau.com
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www.waihekewine.co.nz
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www.kennedypointvineyard.com
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