(No new information on Waiheke - merely a copy of what was on in Part 1)
Waiheke means 'cascading waters' in Maori and lies in the Hauraki Gulf, 35 minutes from Auckland by ferry. Waiheke is known worldwide for its vineyards, olives groves, beatiful beaches and is a popular venue for weddings.
In 950 AD the Uri-Karaka called the island 'Te Motu-Arui-Roa' but after the arrival of Te Arawa canoes in 1350, it was renamed 'Motu-nui-o-Kahu' after the son of a chief settled on the island. Numerous invasions followed thereafter. In 1826 trading started in earnest when Kauri logs were exported to Britain. By 1845 the European population of Waiheke was 42. Today the population of Waiheke stands is 8,000 and 40,000 during the peak summer holiday season.
The port of Matiatia which is 17.7km (12 miles) from Auckland
This is the ferry terminal for the passenger ferry service from Downtown Auckland
The largest township on Waiheke is called Oneroa and it is at the
western end of the island
Oneroa is a colourful village and a kilometre from the ferry terminal at Matiatia
Market day at Oneroa
A beautiful view towards the Coromandel Peninsula. The eastern end of the island
is 24.1km (15 miles) from the Coromandel
Palm Beach
A beautiful reflection
Leaving Kennedy Point
Passing Motukorea, or Brown's Island which offered us a different view of its
cone. This cone has an impressive deep, well-shaped crater and is one of the
best preserved volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field. Motukorea is a
public reserve and a popular picnic destination for Aucklanders. However, this
toanga (treasure) can only be accessed by private boats from the mainland
Approaching Half Moon Bay, we were flanked by this sailboat with the early
evening sun reflecting through its sails
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