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Waiheke Island of
Wine Vintage Festival
WINE, FOOD, MUSIC
(
www.waihekevintagefestival.co.nz
; late Mar-early Apr)
Held for the first time in 2014, fea-
turing a week of jazz and classical concerts in the vines, plus art exhibitions, a farmers
market, and food and wine matching. Seventeen different vineyards are involved, and
shuttle buses travel between the different locations.
Waiheke Island International
Jazz Festival
MUSIC
(
www.waihekejazzfestival.co.nz
;
prices vary by event)
Local and international acts across the is-
land from Friday to Sunday during Easter.
Sleeping
Waiheke is so popular in the summer holidays that many locals rent out their houses and
bugger off elsewhere. You'll need to book ahead and even then there are very few bar-
gains. Prices drop considerably in winter, especially midweek. For midrange accommod-
ation, a good option is to book a holiday home through
www.bookabach.co.nz
or
www.holidayhouses.co.nz
,
but you'll need transport to get around.
Fossil Bay Lodge
CABIN $
OFFLINE MAP
( 09-372 8371;
www.fossilbay.webs.com
; 58 Korora Rd; s $49, d $80-125, tents $80-105; )
Three cute cabins open onto a courtyard facing the main building, which houses the toi-
lets, a communal kitchen and living area, and a compact upstairs apartment. Recently ad-
ded are two cosy bell tents for 'glamping' accommodation, and apart from the occasional
squawking duck - or toddler from the adjacent Steiner kindergarten - it's a peaceful
place.
Hekerua Lodge
HOSTEL $
OFFLINE MAP
( 09-372 8990;
www.hekerualodge.co.nz
; 11 Hekerua Rd; sites from $18, dm $30-36, s $55, d
$90-120; )
This secluded hostel is surrounded by native bush and has a barbecue,
stone-tiled pool, sunny deck, casual lounge area and its own walking track. It's far from
luxurious, but it has a laid-back and social feel, no doubt assisted by the cool, neutral de-
cor and the serene images of Buddha scattered about.
Kina
HOSTEL $
