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legendary Abel Tasman National Park. He should know - he's been offering guided kayak
trips for over 20 years. Experienced sea kayakers can comfortably circumnavigate the is-
land in four days, exploring hidden coves and sand spits inaccessible by land.
ZIPLINE
EcoZip Adventures
MAP
( 0800 246 947; www.ecozipadventures.co.nz ; Trig Hill Rd; adult/child $99/69) With vineyard, native bush
and ocean views, three separate 200m stretches make for an exciting ride, and there's a
gentle 1.5km walk back up through the bush after the thrills. Costs include free transfers
from Matiatia Wharf or Oneroa if you don't have your own transport.
Tours
Ananda Tours
( 09-372 7530; www.ananda.co.nz ) Gourmet wine and food tours ($120), and a wine connois-
seurs' tour ($230). Small-group, informal tours can be customised, including visits to
artists' studios.
FOOD & WINE
Fullers
( 09-367 9111; www.fullers.co.nz ) Runs a 'Wine on Waiheke' tour (adult $119, 4½ hours, de-
parts Auckland 1pm) visiting three of the island's top wineries, and includes a platter of
nibbles; 'Taste of Waiheke' (adult $129, 5½ hours, departs Auckland 11am) includes three
wineries plus an olive grove and light lunch. There's also a 1½-hour Explorer Tour (adult/
child $52/26, departs Auckland 10am, 11am and noon). All prices include the ferry and an
all-day local bus pass.
FOOD & WINE
Sunshine Tours
(
FOOD & WINE
09-372 6127; www.waihekeislandadventures.com ) Scenic tours ($45) and vineyard tours ($45).
Waiheke Executive Transport
( 0800 372 200; www.waiheketransport.co.nz ) Options include island highlights tours ($26) and
wine tours ($110 to $115).
WINE, CULTURAL
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