Have the freedom of exploring at your own pace when you travel with your car on the ferry to Waiheke Island.

Catch the bus on Waiheke Island

Where is Waiheke Island?

What to do for low cost activities on Waiheke Island for school holidays. Are you excited for the school holidays? We are too! At The Heke, we believe that having fun doesn't have to be expensive. That's why we've put together a list of budget-friendly activities for you to enjoy during your time off.

We are locals, and also restaurant owners, so we have some insider tips to make sure your lunch on Waiheke Island is everything you wanted - and more. Read on for tips, tricks, advice and some links to help you get the most from your day.

Waiheke Island enjoys super weather year round, there can be a LOT of sun, and if you’re unlucky, a bit of winter rain - but as we say there is no such thing as bad weather - only bad clothing and preparation!

There are not one, not two but THREE ferry companies who will take you to Waiheke Island any day 365 days a year, and travel is from dawn until midnight. Read all about the options for Waiheke ferry timetables here.

Pouring beer at The Heke

Summer hours, DJ’s and tips here

Here are our hours for January.

Come in for lunch, late lunch and our beautiful tasting room is open for Waiheke Whisky tastings and Waiheke Brewing Co. tasting flights.

We’re very proud and humbled to be awarded the Travellers’ Choice award for 2023 from Tripadvisor guests.

How to save money on the ferry to Waiheke Island

FERRY FARES at at July 2023. This is everything you wanted to know about tickets as a resident of Waiheke Island. If you are a visitor see our other posts: Ferry and travel information to Waiheke and getting around when you are here, & How to Get to The Heke.

In everyday actions, such as the ones we report here, we strive to be leaders in this area. This is in line with our values and we believe it is the only choice; to take responsibility for the impact we make for current and future New Zealanders.

Maori history and artworks are celebrated at The Heke. Rangihoua or Putiki-o-Kahu ‘the top-knot of Kahu’ is the hill you can see straight across the valley from here. It is the most significant occupied site of Maori on Waiheke Island. Thousands of people made this fortified vantage point their home, over hundreds of years.

Head Chef Andrei Rotar was born in Alba Iulia, a small town in Romania, shortly after the revolution. During my childhood, every festival was accompanied by a feast, as we grew a variety of vegetables and raised pigs and chickens. My grandfather built his house on a small plot of land that we farmed, and we even made our own wine, sausages, dry cured hams, and preserves to last us through the winter. I

As we face climate change and energy crises, sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it is a necessity. The whisky industry has an opportunity to break convention and innovate for a better future, and Waiheke Whisky is taking the lead in this movement. In this blog post, we explore the sustainable packaging choices made by Waiheke Whisky.