Waiheke Island - Ferry

Today, we're going to Waiheke Island, a 40-minute ferry from Auckland.

It is the most populated island in the gulf, with 9,100 permanent residents, and the third most populous island in New Zealand (behind the two main islands). An additional estimated 3,400 people have second homes or holiday homes on the island. It is more densely populated than the North and South Islands. It is the most accessible island in the gulf, with regular passenger and car-ferry service.

In November 2015, Lonely Planet rated Waiheke Island the fifth-best region in the world to visit in 2016.

Otherwise, it feels like being in Door County. 😄Read more