Fleetwood Favourites

Casual Dining - The Heke for lunch or dinner, or pop in for a drink in their very cool, laid back bar. The Heke is famous for their locally crafted beer and their award winning Waiheke Whiskey.

Pizza - Dragon Fired Pizzas at Little Oneroa; sitting on the beach sharing some wine

For Waiheke’s best keep secret, visit Te Motu’s Shed, nestled in their vines that produce award winning reds. A truly stunning menu - you must try the Raw Fish with kaffir lime oil and their Dry Aged Fish

Long Lunch -  Poderi Crisci with a bottle of their Rose (book ahead as their weekend long lunches are very popular)

Winery -  Man O’ War - the idyllic Man O’ War Bay is located at the very eastern end of Waiheke Island. The setting is just magical - pop in for a wine tasting or lunch (reservations recommended)

Best Fish and Chips - Oyster Inn, Oneroa

A Special Dinner -  Three Seven Two, The Strand, Onetangi Beach

Tantalus / Alibi for great food, wine and craft beer (you must try the lamb dish with truffle fries)

A Cocktail or two - At the Waiheke Distilling Co set on the ridge above Cowes Bay. Soak up the view whilst relaxing on the front garden with a gin cocktail and tasting platter

Homewares - Verandah in Oneroa

Coffee spot - Island Coffee - great staff and great coffee

Live Music - Aaron Carpenter; often playing at Charlie Farleys

Walking Track - The Matiatia Headland Walk is a beautiful showcase for Waiheke’s picturesque coastline

Beach - High tide, early in the morning or late evenings.…….Onetangi Beach

AN IDEAL DAY ON WAIHEKE WOULD BE:

Drive the ring road to Man O’ War Bay for a wine tasting, then to Poderi Crisci for a long lunch

Pop into Central Supply for a Waiheke T-shirt and Island Grocer for food provisions to take home

You must....have an Island Gelato before going home!