Waiheke

Waiheke means cascading waters.

For the grownups reading – Waiheke is 50% beaches and 50% vineyards equalling 100% cascading liquid. 

For the kiddos reading – some interesting things we’ve noticed:

• There are no traffic lights on Waiheke.
• The homes have large rainwater barrels, and residents rely on rainwater for household use.  
• It’s very dog friendly. Dogs are in restaurants, on beaches, in stores.
• There is no hospital.
• There are 3 petrol (gas) stations.

Here are some highlights of what we’ve been up to:

We took a bush walk (hike) through Whakanewha Reserve, a lush forest, while listening to unusual bird songs.  I’ve included some bird singing videos below for your listening pleasure.  We saw the site of a former pā (Maori fort) and kūmara pits (sweet potato storage huts).

     

     

  

 

We hit up many beaches.

Oneroa

 

Palm Beach

   

   

Onetagi

Gotta squeeze it in when the opportunity presents

 

We enjoyed lots of dining. We’ve been a bit wacky with eating times. Breakfast is usually around 5/6 and thus lunch is around 10:30 and dinner at 5. 

Delight Cafe

Charley Farley’s

      

The Boathouse

Island Gelato

 

We visited the Wild on Waiheke Winery for jumping, tasting, & archering. 

 

 We hung at our bach for R&R.

Yoga

Journaling

Games

 

It’s hard to leave this little island.  Although I’ve never met an island  I didn’t like. 

Please join me again next time when our favorite guest, Ben, pops in for a post.