Waiheke Day Trip Itinerary
The Waiheke Day Trip ItineraryEat at one of the city's many dining places or take a boat to Devonport. Accommodation in Auckland. We return to the town via the West Auckland wine-growing area around Henderson and Kumeu and taste the year. Eat at Hunting Lodge next to Matua Winery in Waimauku Valley before spending the day in Auckland.
Cruise stops at Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World or Devonport village, where you can off. Dinner along Ponsonby or Karangahape (K) Road. You can also take the boat to Waiheke Island. The Waiheke provides a full day of sightseeing fun.
The many handicrafts and wineries are worth a trip. Dinner and overnight on the islands. Drive north on State Highway 1, stop at Warkworth (one hour) to hike along the riverbank and explore the village's handicrafts. Return to Auckland to the Waiwera Spa Resort and dive into the 26 wells.
You' re staying the night. Journey along the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, which is littered with sandy shores, and explore Shakespear Regional Park, a working farming estate at the end of the island. Sightsee the Gulf Harbour harbour, which provides a cruise to the open Tiritiri Matangi aviary. Back to State Highway 1 for a stroll in Silverdale with its many factories.
Dine in Devonport or Takapuna before spending the night in Auckland. On your way south, you' ll stop at One Tree Hill (Maungakiekiekie), which contains the remains of Maungakiekie Pa (a Maori fortress) and offers a panorama view of the town. Have a break for a bite to eat in Clevedon with its handicraft and playing area. Sleep in one of the region's B&Bs.
The Rainbow's End amusement arcade in Manukau offers a variety of activities including a motion master, go-karts and more.