Waiheke Island is known for its Waiheke wineries, weddings & summer holidays. But there are lots of other things to do, and with borders closed, the coming months are a great time to explore some of the other options, 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.