Beautiful Waiheke

Waiheke is a beautiful island in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland NZ. The island is 26 kms long and 19 kms across. It has become one of New Zealand’s most popular wedding destinations.

Waiheke is affectionately known by the locals as “The Rock”. It has lovely beaches, great fishing, an abundance of native bird life and many vineyards with lovely world class restaurants attached.

Waiheke has a population of 8,500 people, mostly situated on the western end of the island. The Eastern end is planted mainly in grapes and olive trees. In addition there is some sheep and cattle farming.

Waiheke’s Maori name means cascading waters