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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)

Wineries -  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). Our latest offering is the Soho Cellar Door - a fun vibrant place for a cheeky glass of wine.

Best Seafood - Oyster Inn, Oneroa. Fleetwood favs include fish & chips and mouthwatering tuna tacos. Book ahead to get a table on the balcony

A Special Dinner -  Three Seven Two or Ki Maha, Both at located on Onetangi Beach

Tantalus / Alibi for great food, wine and craft beer

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 for great coffee and a fun local vibe

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 WEEKEND ON WAIHEKE WOULD INCLUDE:

Drive the loop road to the Waiheke Gin Distillery, followed by Man O’War Bay for a swim and wine tasting, then to Poderi Crisci for their famous 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 heading home.