Abstract:
Executive Summary “Waiheke is 93 sq km of island bliss only a 35-minute ferry ride from the CBD… On Waiheke’s city side, emerald waters lap at rocky bays, while its ocean flank has some of the region’s best sandy beaches. While beaches are the big drawcard, wine is a close second. There are 26 boutique wineries to visit, many with swanky restaurants and breathtaking city views. On top of that, the Waiheke Arts Trail encompasses 26 galleries and craft stores” (Lonely Planet website: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand/auckland-region/waiheke-island).