The oysters plucked straight from the clear waters of the Hauraki Gulf at Clevedon Coast Oysters are some of the freshest you’ll ever taste. It’s only a 30-minute drive back to Auckland city.
Federal Delicatessen is chef Al Brown’s take on an old-school New York deli, but he uses fresh local produce. And yes, of course there’s bottomless coffee. Don’t leave without a slice of pie for dessert.
Waiheke Island is sometimes referred to as the “Byron Bay of New Zealand”. Others know it as the “Island of Wine”, with the renowned wine region producing critically-acclaimed artisan drops. And it’s only a 40-minute ferry ride away. After you’ve indulged at one of the island’s many wineries you should definitely retire to the Tent House. Chris Tate Architecture designed this stunning one-bedroom house that overlooks native trees.
One of Waiheke Island’s best beaches is Garden Cove. You can hire kayaks and explore the surrounding coves and canyons. There are sunset tours if you’re after something even more picturesque.
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