Wine · 18 June 2026
Winter Wine Tasting on Waiheke: What Actually Works
Discover winter wine tasting on Waiheke with private tours and indoor venues that elevate your experience. Plan your visit today!
Luca Bianchi · 6 min read
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Island notes
Guides, seasonal advice and stories from twelve years of driving guests around Waiheke Island.
Groups · 27 May 2026
Unique Group Bonding Experience Ideas That Actually Work
Explore effective group bonding experience ideas that foster collaboration and creativity, from culinary workshops to immersive challenges.
Vania Rossi · 7 min read
Island life · 9 May 2026
Six Ways to Find Unique Weekend Activities Locals Love
Discover six exciting ways to find unique weekend activities locals love, from wildlife walks to gourmet tours.
Luca Bianchi · 5 min read
Guides · 22 April 2026
A First-Timer's Guide to a Waiheke Wine Tour
Everything a first-time visitor needs: which ferry to take, how many vineyards to visit and what to wear on a Waiheke wine tour.
Vania Rossi · 6 min read
Dining · 3 April 2026
Michelin-Star Dining on Waiheke: What to Expect
Waiheke's Michelin-starred restaurants changed the island's dining scene. Here's how to build a day around one of them.
Luca Bianchi · 5 min read
Island life · 14 March 2026
The Waiheke Beaches Worth Building a Day Around
From Palm Beach to hidden northern bays, the Waiheke beaches we actually take our guests to, and when to go.
Vania Rossi · 5 min read
Guides · 26 February 2026
Waiheke With Family: A Day That Suits Everyone
How to plan a Waiheke day that keeps children happy and still gets the grown-ups to three vineyards.
Luca Bianchi · 4 min read
Culture · 8 February 2026
Art, Mosaics and Sculpture: Waiheke's Creative Side
Waiheke is as much an art island as a wine island. Where to find the mosaics, sculpture walks and studios worth the detour.
Vania Rossi · 5 min read
Groups · 21 January 2026
Planning a Corporate Retreat on Waiheke
A practical guide to running a corporate retreat on Waiheke Island, venues, logistics, and a day plan that works.
Vania Rossi · 6 min read
Dining · 6 January 2026
Eating Like an Italian on Waiheke
The island's produce is world class. Here's how we shop, what we cook, and where the good oil and oysters come from.
Luca Bianchi · 5 min read
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