Only a half hour ferry ride from Auckland, Waiheke is one of the most visited islands in the Hauraki Gulf. About 8,000 lucky ducks live here among the gorgeous beaches, vineyards and olive groves. Waiheke has a micro climate which is similar to the Bordeaux region of France. There are twenty-four vineyards on the island, most open for sampling. We rented a fabulous holiday home with an amazing view. On November 19th it was Mark's B-day so we spent the day exploring the island and sampling all the goodies Waiheke has to offer. 
Our Waiheke holiday home 
Mark & Mom busy in the kitchen 
The gorgeous view and backyard 
We found some alpacas, I love alpacas 
Mudbrick Winery
Mark's Mudbrick "mud" cake
The birthday boy getting ready to make a wish
We decided not to explore the tunnels, the woman said "they are some dark tunnels with some old machinery inside" She wasn't much of a sales woman.
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