This winter and school holidays, there are great special deals to be found for ferry travel to Waiheke Island. Just look for the ‘Deals’ on the ferry websites. You can book online on the day you travel, but if you want to bring your car you need to book by 6th July. Check out the deals here:

We are asked all the time about how to make the most of a stay in Auckland, when you find yourself in the city for a few days without a car. Of course visiting Waiheke Island is on the list - but what else can you plan to get a taste of New Zealand? Here is our list of 16 low cost things to do in Auckland, New Zealand, without a car.

Waiheke Island is known for its Waiheke wineries, weddings & summer holidays. But there are lots of other things to do, all just a 35 minute ferry ride from Auckland.

So when someone asks ‘what is there to do on Waiheke Island’, or if you are ready to plan for a girls' weekend away close to Auckland, read on! Here are ten ideas for a fun New Zealand staycation with your gal pals.

When planning a trip to Waiheke Island, most visitors have visions of pristine beaches and world-class wineries. But there's another craft beverage experience that deserves just as much attention: The Heke, home to both Waiheke Whisky and Waiheke Brewing Co.

Everything you need to know about how to get to Waiheke Island, and how to travel around once you’re here.

News from WBC, with Beached As Pilsner re-brewed better than ever, and new stockists in the city - SKY CITY!

Waiheke Island has a thriving art scene and many open their studios for visits. There are also several galleries that are 100% worth a visit. Plan your day with this interactive art map.

Christmas whisky club is NOT to be missed!

DJ Sam Jones plays here on Sunday 8th Dec

Saturday night gets an upgrade with Nice 'n' Urlich AKA  Bevan Keys & Peter Urlich playing a grown up set on the 21st September

Come on in to The Barrel Hall @ The Heke on Waiheke Island. 

“The Heke has been open for two and half years, but this is the first year that we have entered any awards for our spirits. Initially it was distilled by our team as the house-pour in our bars but guests kept saying they’d love to buy them to take home.”

By law, there are three and a half days during the year that trade is restricted: Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and until 1pm on Anzac Day. You and all of your guests need to east a ’substantial meal’; snacks like fries and a pizza shared between 4 people are not enough. Read on….

That’s 4150 kgs of food scraps out of landfill, and 10375 kgs of equivalent CO2 emissions that weren't created at landfill sites! Instead, the compost is used to grow food here on the island.

Everything you need to know to get to The Heke is right here, including maps, inside information on transport and links to important articles.

It’s about time we opened the doors here to invite you to explore whisky with us. Every month, we’re hosting Whisky club night in the distillery here on Waiheke Island. These will be on the third Friday of every month. Set up a calendar date now.

The Heke opens its state of the art golf simulator experience. Golf on Waiheke Island has never been more fun, read all about it here.

We are looking for a superstar Operations & Events Manager to work with us over a very exciting period. This is a full-time maternity cover role from September 2024 to July 2025. There is also potential for an ongoing long-term role as we grow. These are big shoes to fill as our current star was our very first employee and has grown to be a key part of the team here.