What to do and see in Waiheke Island, North Island: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

October 15, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Artists and free-spirits mingle with the rich and famous on this blissful island, a haven of beautiful beaches, gastronomical treasures and small wineries. Browse the dozens of art galleries and craft stores of the Waiheke Arts Trail between dips in the emerald waters. Soar above the landscape on a chartered scenic flight, then refuel your engine with a casual beachfront café meal or an upscale, multi-course affair. Waiheke boasts several boutique vineyards, perfect for sipping, sampling and savoring New Zealand’s fine wines.
Restaurants in Waiheke Island

1. Ananda Tours

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Ananda Tours

Ananda Tours is a specialist Waiheke Island Tour Company with over 15 years experience in customised, unique tour experiences. We offer personalised, flexible itineraries designed to showcase the best of the Island’s natural beauty, vineyards and art culture. Discover Waiheke Island’s award-winning boutique wineries and locally produced gourmet delights, while enjoying an informed commentary by one of our professional, local guides. Small groups and personalised service ensure you get the most out of your Waiheke experience.Half and full day tours available.

2. Waiheke Island Wine Tours

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Waiheke Island Wine Tours

Catch the 10am ferry from downtown Auckland, cruise the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf and in no time you'll arrive in paradise! Wayne (owner) is our primary guide and a passionate local. We are the official ‘Waiheke Island Wine Tours' - many like to imitate us due to our success. Our professional, fully planned itineraries include all arrangements made on your behalf. Ten clients max in each of our comfortable vehicles with vented air-con and large windows for excellent sightseeing. Enjoy our fun, interactive scenic vineyard tour with full commentary on our quirky island life. Tour price includes visits to three beautiful vineyards, all wine tasting fees, chilled bottled water, Waiheke Island of Wine Maps, transfers to lunch and to the ferry afterwards. We operate daily except public holidays . Private tours are also available. No booking or credit card fees - book and pay online - its EASY!

3. SegWai

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SegWai

SEGWAI - SEGWAY EXPERIENCES Certificate of Excellence Winner 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. A most unique way to see Waiheke Island! When you take one of our Journeys you will be immersed in the inner beauty of our Island. Take it slow and glide on through native bushland, wetlands, vineyards and beach environments to truly experience Waiheke. We look forward to seeing you on-board with SegWai. It's about the Journey!

4. i Walk Waiheke

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i Walk Waiheke

Walk the stunning coastal tracks and deep forest trails of the gorgeous Waiheke Island. Cross paths with world-class wineries, food, scenery and birdlife. Single and multi-day walking tours with gourmet food and relaxed accommodation. iWalkWaiheke offers food tours, 3 and 4 day walking tours and custom walks to suit everyone.

5. EcoZip Adventures

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EcoZip Adventures

We offer state-of-the-art flying fox ziplines and an eco-immersive forest walk for nature lovers of all ages. With a complimentary pick up from the island's ferry terminal at Matiatia Wharf, or from Oneroa Village bus stop if you're already on the island, you'll enjoy a "mini-tour" of the island en route to our site on Trig Hill. Upon arrival and welcome at our visitor centre, you will be checked-in, geared up, and readied for one of Auckland's most eco-friendly activities! Three 200m dual flying fox ziplines will fly you smoothly side-by-side with a partner, friend or relative down into a stunning tract of original and regenerating native 'bush' (forest). It's a scenic interpretive walk back to base, where you'll learn about local flora and fauna and the conservation of our spectacular natural environment. With a choice of drop-off locations afterwards, we'll make sure you have plenty of things to do on the island!

6. Potiki Adventures

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Potiki Adventures

10Am Ferry Ex-Auckland - Return 4pm Ferry. Spend a day with your local Maori guide exploring Waiheke Island from a Maori perspective. You will visit stunning landscapes and pristine beaches and hear the stories and history related to them. The tour includes a native bush walk where you will learn about traditional and medicinal uses of plants, history and significance of the pa site and a taonga puoro (musical instruments) demonstration. You will visit one of Waiheke's top vineyards for an optional wine tasting. Your guide will teach you about the harakeke (flax) bush and perform a flax weaving demonstration. View and learn about the significance of the marae and the Maori community of this beautiful island. Lunch is at a local cafe.

7. Waiheke Dive and Snorkel

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Waiheke Dive and Snorkel

Waiheke Dive and Snorkel is a fresh new approach to your local dive shop! Specialising in try dives, guided snorkelling tours, learn to dive PADI courses you know you’re in for a great adventure! Waiheke Island is just 35 mins scenic ferry ride from Auckland CBD, so we’re a great day trip!

8. Hike Bike Ako Waiheke Island

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Hike Bike Ako Waiheke Island

Welcome to Hike Bike Ako, Waiheke Island. We offer the only guided walking, bicycling, electric cycling and Maori cultural learning tours on picturesque Waiheke Island. Our walking and cycle tours are enhanced with the authentic Maori history of Waiheke and can be full day or half day excursions. If you prefer to experience Waiheke while being in the environment, our tours are for you. All tours include wine tasting at an award winning winery. Nau mai, haere mai.

9. Ross Adventures

Matiatia Foreshore, Auckland, Waiheke Island New Zealand +64 9-372 5550 http://www.kayakwaiheke.co.nz
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Ross Adventures

Reviewed By sandy7376 - Auckland, New Zealand

Jonathan welcomed us and gave us maps and interesting things to spot along the way, he was very knowledgeable about the area and sea conditions giving us good advice about how far we should paddle to stay safe and be back in time for our two hour hire. Nine of us headed out around the coast to the right of the wharf and headed to the sea arch which took us over crystal clear water to a wonderful swimming spot. The Kayak's are life jackets are in good condition and instructions covered everything we needed to know to make it a fun activity for all of our group.

10. Enjoi NZ

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Enjoi NZ

Enjoi Waiheke prides ourselves for being one of Waiheke Island's premium wine tour companies. Dependant on which wine tour you decide to do you will typically visit on average around 4 vineyards (unless otherwise requested) at the vineyards you will taste on average 3 to four tastings at each, which are all complimentary. You will have approximately a 2hr lunch at an award winning vineyard, visit some beaches, take photos at some amazing scenery and you will do this all in the comfort of our luxury minibuses which have full air-conditioning, tinted windows for you privacy and music if you fell like listening to your favourite tunes. Some of our other wine tour combinations can include fishing charter and wine tours, segway and wine tours, ecozip and wine tours, corporate tours, hens tours and more. We can organise helicopters, seaplanes, accommodation and anything else on Waiheke. We do hope to see you on one of our amazing wine tours some day soon.

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