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    Auckland,  Camping,  New Zealand,  North Island

    Camping On Waiheke Island: Poukaraka Flats Campground

    If you’re travelling to Waiheke Island and planning on camping, then you’ll be wanting to where you can pitch your tent or park your campervan for the night. Poukaraka Flats Campground is the best camping spot on Waiheke Island. It is a council-run campsite that offers basic facilities but for an affordable price. This post…

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  • view of onetangi beach and bay from waiheke backpackers hostel waiheke island auckland new zealand
    Auckland,  Hostels,  New Zealand,  North Island

    The Best Hostel On Waiheke Island: Waiheke Backpackers Hostel Review

    If you’re travelling on a budget to Waiheke Island then you’ll want to know where to stay to get the best value for money. Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is your answer! The Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is easily the best hostel on Waiheke Island. It is located right above one of the best beaches on Waiheke –…

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  • waiheke island view with pohutakawa and harbour
    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    How To Get Around Waiheke Island (By Car, Bike, Bus & On Foot)

    Are you planning your trip to Waiheke Island and wondering how to get around the island once you get there? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, you’ll learn how to explore Waiheke Island by walking, using the bus, cycling and driving. Once you arrive on Waiheke Island by ferry, there are numerous…

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    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    How To Get To Waiheke Island From Auckland (Fullers Vs Sealink)

    Planning your trip to from Auckland to Waiheke Island by ferry? You’ve come to the right place! This post will explain everything you need to know about travelling by ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island. You will discover how to travel on the ferry as a foot passenger, with a bike or a vehicle, including…

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  • view of blue bays with a sailing boat and green rolling hills with trees - waiheke island in auckland new zealand
    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    16 Fun Things To Do On Waiheke Island Without A Car

    Want to know what you can do on Waiheke Island without a car? This post will tell you everything you need to know about visiting Auckland’s gorgeous Waiheke Island without a car. Waiheke Island is just a short 20-minute ferry ride from Auckland on the fast ferry for passengers, making it a great destination to…

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  • small cove beach with clear blue water, blue cloudy sky, along matiatia coastal walk on waiheke island auckland new zealand
    Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    16 Best Beaches On Waiheke Island, New Zealand (With Map!)

    Waiheke Island is a beautiful paradise and has some of the best beaches in New Zealand. The little island, just 40 minutes from Auckland by ferry, can be visited in a day or enjoyed at a slow pace. The seawater on Waiheke is clear, warm and safe for swimming. Plus, there are opportunities for surfing…

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