Waiheke Island Weekend Escape
From $1050.00 per person
Friday 6 April - Sunday 8 April 2018
Day 1 - Friday 6 April 2018 HOME CITIES TO WAIHEKE ISLAND (D) Departing home this morning, we travel up to Half Moon Bay, Auckland to board the ferry with our coach to Waiheke Island. On our arrival at Waiheke we take in the sights that the island has to offer us including Blackpool, Palm Beach, Onetangi and the local sports grounds including the Regional Park. This afternoon, we will visit a local vineyard for some wine tasting of their award winning wines. After the tour we will check into our accommodation for the next two nights. Dinner tonight will be at our accommodation. Waiheke Resort, Waiheke Island – 2 nights
Day 2 - Saturday 7 April 2018 WAIHEKE ISLAND (BD) This morning we travel down to Ostend to meander through the Ostend Saturday Market. Enjoy the heart of Waiheke and its local vibe and way of life. Tasty treats, superb coffee, gifts and great bargains are to be found. This afternoon we pay a visit to Whittakers Music Museum, where you'll find an unexpected hoard of priceless musical treasures in this unpretentious museum – from an 1877 New York theatre organ to a simple harmonica. Never static, the collection of accordions, violins, dulcimers, harpsichords, pianolas, harps and more has been recently joined by a 120-year-old Wellershaus pipe organ from Germany, donated by Motat and currently being restored. While visiting the museum, we are treated to a live performance with music all will enjoy from the youngest to the oldest, and afterwards you have an opportunity to play an instrument of your choice, or pedal a pianola. Dinner tonight is at our accommodation.
Day 3 - Sunday 8 April 2018 WAIHEKE ISLAND TO HOME CITIES (B) Departing from our accommodation this morning, we will have some time out to explore Oneroa Village. The charming main township and the hub of Waiheke Island offers numerous interesting specialty shops, cinema, art gallery, banks, post office, cafes, bars and restaurants all with wonderful views of Oneroa Bay and the Coromandel Peninsula. Enjoy the great food and fabulous views on offer at any one of the many cafes or restaurants or simply sit and enjoy watching the world go by. This afternoon, we make our way down to the wharf to board the ferry back to Auckland, ending our fantastic time on Waiheke Island.
Day 2 - Saturday 7 April 2018 WAIHEKE ISLAND (BD) This morning we travel down to Ostend to meander through the Ostend Saturday Market. Enjoy the heart of Waiheke and its local vibe and way of life. Tasty treats, superb coffee, gifts and great bargains are to be found. This afternoon we pay a visit to Whittakers Music Museum, where you'll find an unexpected hoard of priceless musical treasures in this unpretentious museum – from an 1877 New York theatre organ to a simple harmonica. Never static, the collection of accordions, violins, dulcimers, harpsichords, pianolas, harps and more has been recently joined by a 120-year-old Wellershaus pipe organ from Germany, donated by Motat and currently being restored. While visiting the museum, we are treated to a live performance with music all will enjoy from the youngest to the oldest, and afterwards you have an opportunity to play an instrument of your choice, or pedal a pianola. Dinner tonight is at our accommodation.
Day 3 - Sunday 8 April 2018 WAIHEKE ISLAND TO HOME CITIES (B) Departing from our accommodation this morning, we will have some time out to explore Oneroa Village. The charming main township and the hub of Waiheke Island offers numerous interesting specialty shops, cinema, art gallery, banks, post office, cafes, bars and restaurants all with wonderful views of Oneroa Bay and the Coromandel Peninsula. Enjoy the great food and fabulous views on offer at any one of the many cafes or restaurants or simply sit and enjoy watching the world go by. This afternoon, we make our way down to the wharf to board the ferry back to Auckland, ending our fantastic time on Waiheke Island.
