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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Wine Sampling Tours in Beautiful Waiheke Island

By Jessica McConnel


Waiheke Island is a small island just off the coast near New Zealand's largest town, Auckland. It offers a getaway for those living in this massive town and it only takes about 40 minutes to get there utilising the ferry. You might choose a day trip or you may like to overnite there and stay in one of many beautiful Waiheke accommodation options available. How ever long you visit for Waiheke Island will not disillusion.

Among the various superb things to select to do while you are here is a wine tour of the beautiful vineyards that dot the landscape. The growing of grapes in this area is relatively current by worldwide standards yet the standard of the grapes that are produced is wonderful. Many fantastic varieties of wine are produced and it is easily worth taking a weekend to tour the vineyards and taste the wines. It is recommended that if you do this book into a Waiheke accommodation for the night as you won't be desiring to take a ferry ride home afterwards.

One of the finest vineyards in this area is the Mudhouse vineyard. Here, pretty wines are produced that are famous all around the world for their rich and delicious flavours. The Mudhouse also has a world renowned restaurant where top class cooks will produce melt in your mouth meals. They will even match the food to a choice of wine from their vineyard, further reinforcing your experience.

When talking about fine dining on this tiny island you will be stunned at how many top class eateries there are. Lots of the glorious Waiheke accommodation choices offer in house bistros from which you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf that separates this island from the main city of Auckland.

The interesting thing about Waiheke is that it's populated by many artistic people and is a haven for the creative. There is just so much inspiration on the island. Some draw inspiration from the stunning landscapes that extends for miles over the water. Others find the wildlife on the island something to treasure and will spend a lot of hours just watching.

Whatever you choose to do in Waiheke you have to be bound to also take a visit to the wineries. Bring along a grouping of friends to enjoy the day out. You'll find wine for all tastes if it is sweet or strong. You may also guarantee that you're going to sit down to an extraordinary meal that has been prepared by a top class chef for your pleasure.




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