Why Waiheke for Christmas, You Ask?

Any other questions?  

This looks completely fake, doesn't it?  But this is what you see in pretty much any direction you turn. Plus great art, sculpture gardens, fabulous hikes, beautiful beaches and bays. Add some sheep, cows and horses to make the landscape more interesting, and pepper in about 30 fine vineyards with fantastic restaurants.  It is really paradise and just about an hour by ferry from Auckland. Population is around 8,000 with another 3,000 who have holiday/second homes here.  

Rated by Conde Nast 2016 4th best island in the world and Lonely Planet 2016 5th best destination in the world!  We agree.  If you are coming to NZ and don't take the time to see this stunning island, you are making a huge mistake.