WAIHEKE ISLAND | LONELY PLANET TOP 5 | NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL
Today i got to explore the beautiful Waiheke Island off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand! It's been voted in the top 5 islands by Lonely Planet!
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Waiheke Island is in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its ferry-terminal in Matiatia Bay at the western end is 21.5 km (13.4 mi) from the downtown terminal in Auckland—measured on GPS by Fullers Ferry captains.
It is the second-largest island in the gulf, after Great Barrier Island. It is the most populated island in the gulf, with nearly 8,730 permanent residents plus another estimated 3,400 who have second or holiday homes on the island.
It is New Zealand's most densely populated island, with 95 people/km², and the third most populated after the North and South Islands. It is the most accessible island in the Gulf, with regular passenger and car ferry services, a Waiheke-based helicopter operator, and other air links.
In November 2015, Waiheke Island received international attention when it was rated the fifth best destination in the world to visit in 2016 by Lonely Planet and also voted the fourth best island in the world in the Condé Nast Best Islands in the World List.
The island is off the coast of the North Island. It is 19.3 km (12.0 mi) long from west to east, varies in width from 0.64 to 9.65 km (0.40 to 6.00 mi), and has a surface area of 92 km2 (36 sq mi). The coastline is 133.5 km (83.0 mi), including 40 km (25 mi) of beaches.
The port of Matiatia at the western end is 17.7 km (11.0 mi) from Auckland and the eastern end is 21.4 km (13.3 mi) from Coromandel. The much smaller Tarahiki Island lies 3 km (1.9 mi) to the east.
The island is very hilly with few flat areas, the highest point being Maunganui at 231 m (758 ft).[5] The climate is slightly warmer than Auckland, with less humidity and rain and more sunshine hours.
There are many scenic beaches, including:
Oneroa Beach – The main beach, on the northern side of the town of Oneroa.
Little Oneroa Beach – A small secluded beach at the east end of Oneroa Beach, separated by a protruding cliff wall.
Palm Beach – Similar in shape to Oneroa Beach (complete with protruding cliff wall at the east end that separates a small private beach in Boatshed Bay), it gets its name from the mature phoenix palms at the east end.
Little Palm Beach – A small clothes-optional beach at the west end of Palm Beach.
Blackpool Beach – The south-facing counterpart of Oneroa Beach, lining Blackpool and popular for kayaking and windsurfing.
Sand castle on Oneroa Beach.
Surfdale Beach – A zoned-in beach on the southern side of Surfdale, separated from Blackpool Beach by a small protruding peninsula, which has a scenic unsealed route called The Esplanade linking the beaches. Popular for kitesurfing.
Onetangi Beach – A 1.87-kilometre (1.16-mile) long, north-facing beach lining Onetangi. For many years it has been the site of the Onetangi Beach Races. Its western end, often inaccessible at high tide, is clothes-optional. It has sandcastle building contests annually; participants have a few hours to build their creations in soft sand that is free of shells and suitable for digging.
Cactus Bay – Considered by many Waihekeans as the most perfect beach and, with nearby Garden Cove, a romantic place for picnicking. The beach is accessible only by boat or kayak, as its land access was blocked off by a private landowner.
Shelly Beach – A small and well sheltered shell and stone beach located between Oneroa and Ostend. It has free BBQ facilities and a diving platform located just off shore. It's a popular choice with families as at high tide, it is often very calm and flat - ideal for children.
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5 Best Things To Do In Waiheke Island, New Zealand | Australia Travel Guide
5 Best Things To Do In Waiheke Island, New Zealand
A mere 35-minute ferry from Auckland takes you to a world of bays, beaches, and classic wine boutiques. Waiheke Island, in New Zealand, gifts its visitors with the chance to explore its art, amazing food with house wines, or to be indulged in its various adventure activities. This island is not only a heaven for foodies or art lovers, it is also a place where New Zealand based multi-millionaires build their holiday nests. Here five things to do in Waiheke Island.
1. Wining and dining have another definition on this island
2. A glimpse of history in Waiheke Island Historical Village
3. Enjoy the sea and sun at Little Oneroa Beach
4. A musical journey through the Whittaker's Musical Museum
5. Start your weekend on this island - Visit the Ostend Market
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Waiheke Island is a picturesque blend of farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves. Located in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand, it is only 35 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. There is a great range of activities on Waiheke including sightseeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, vineyard & winery tours and much more. Visit
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Day 149: If you’re looking for more things to do in Milford Sound or things to do on the Milford Sound Road then definitely check out The Chasm! It’s a super short walk in Milford Sound to see an epic force of nature in The Chasm!
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Today we are doing one of the free things to do in Milford Sound which is the walk to The Chasm. The Chasm Walk is located between The Homer Tunnel and Milford Sound on the Milford Road and was one of the activities we missed the other day, so we thought we’d check out this awesome force of nature.
The Chasm Walk is only about a 20 minutes loop walk on a super accessible track. It’s a great taste of Fiordland National Park forest and an excellent short walk in Fiordland National Park.
What’s more, if you are looking for something free in Milford Sound, then this is a good Milford Sound free activity!
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On the 22nd of February, after two months of Backpacking in Australia, a friend and myself decided to pack our stuff together and take a 4h flight to Auckland, New Zealand for a little road trip.
As soon as we arrived we bought a Car and started.
This six week road trip through a country full of breathtaking landscapes, Maori culture, incredible views and thousands and thousands of sheep was so far one of my favorites. In this six minute film you will see the highlights of 65 GB Footage. The rest of it will definitely stick in my head for the rest of my life!
This was just the second country I visited in my Gap Year Travels.
I will continue traveling and go to some of the most breathtaking destinations of the world, including Hawaii, Australia and the Philippines.
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