Auckland Events

Waiheke Island Wine Festival

Waiheke Island, just a short boat trip from Auckland, is a favourite weekend get-away for city residents. Not only is the beautiful island dotted with the luxury homes of privileged Aucklanders, but it is also covered with the lush vineyards of more than 30 wineries, which produce high quality red and white wines. Each year the wine producers showcase the cream of their exclusive crop with a festival, which combines the fruit of the vine with gourmet cuisine, café society and live music at about eight venues across the island.

Venue: Isola Estate, Waiheke Island; Date: February 2010 TBA; Website: www.waihekewinefestival.co.nz