Waiheke Island (or Waiheke Island) - is one of the most beautiful and one of the most densely populated islands of New Zealand. Vayhehe located in the Hauraki Gulf, part of Auckland, is 18 km away. From him.

"Waiheke" is translated from the Maori language as a "cascade of water." The island is famous for its sandy beaches and crystal clear emerald water, as well as producing high quality wine, famous around the world.

The island is so beautiful that many artists have chosen it as a home. Here you can see the magnificent work of the best artists: paintings, sculptures, ceramics. The island has a gallery art community Vayhehe. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to help and support the fine arts and crafts. The gallery exhibits the work of local, national and international artists. Their paintings can be purchased at reasonable prices and even get small gifts.

Waiheke beaches deserve special attention. Regardless of the personal preferences of a traveler with respect to a beach holiday it has everything: quiet and secluded coves and large crowded beaches and windy beaches with large waves and quiet backwaters, rocky or sandy beaches. Here you can find a huge number of water activities, coastal cafes and shops, stunning views of the sea or on the Auckland - in short, everything you could wish for beach lovers.

In the north of the island can find beaches Oneroa, Palm Beach, Onetangi. In the west - Matiatia and Church Bay. In the south - Rocky Bay, Whakanewha Bay, Putiki Bay, Surfdale, Blackpool. On the east side is the Man O 'War Bay - beautiful bay for anchorage of ships, boats and yachts.

The soil on Vayhike especially good for growing grapes. The first vineyard on Waiheke appeared in 1977. Now many wineries scattered throughout the island. Many offer tastings of their wines, and even open restaurants for travelers to fully enjoy the wonderful drink. The island produced wines such as the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and recently started to make chardonnay. Tourist routes often pass through the winery Mudbrick, Ridgeview Estate and Te Whau.

In addition to art, beaches and wine on the island there are plenty of attractions: Sculpture Park Connells Bay, market Ostend, panoramic flight from the airport Vaykehe, the structure of the Second World War, with tunnels, gun emplacements, command posts, and so on., Beautiful garden Te Whau with tropical plants, a historical village and a music museum where you can see the show with various musical instruments.

The island can be reached by plane from Auckland, helicopter or ferry.