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| About Waiheke Island |
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Waiheke Island Enjoy the comfort and convenience of your own car when traveling to Waiheke Island. Just one hour from Half Moon Bay Auckland. Your holiday starts when you drive your car onto one of our vessels and set off to one of the most beautiful islands the Hauraki Gulf has to offer. Waiheke Shipping prides itself on a very personnel and friendly approach. Our crew have accumulated over 130 years of seafaring experience and can answer any questions you may have on your journey. So much to do on Waiheke From beautiful beaches, vineyards producing some of the best wines in NZ, cafes, weekend markets, bush walks, Kayaking, or just relaxing. Waiheke has become a Mecca for the arts and local artists are credited with producing some of the country's most respected work. The island boasts some outstanding accommodation outlets to suit all tastes and wallets, from backpackers, to the kiwi traditional Bach to some of the world's most salubrious lodges. |
 Stony Batter At Waiheke's eastern end is Stony Batter's remarkable gun emplacements and extensive underground network of tunnels dating back to World War 11, designed to defend Auckland from Japanese invasion. Stony Batter is a must see. Click here for more information on Stony Batter. |