Wednesday, March 31, 2010

New Zealand - From Waiheke back to Auckland airport







Onetangi Beach with Sheryl and Ben .



















And so it ends with sea, sun & good company, this short visit to New Zealand's north island. Nick & I are planning, next time, to visit the south island as well. Yehaaaaaay!!!!







At the Auckland airport back to Australia.

Waiheke - Scenic drive around the island










Waiheke
is an island in the South Pacific that is quite simply, Paradise. It's reputation for beautiful beaches, great wine and relaxed alternative lifestyle, is well known.






























La Casita Miro
The Vineyard is managed on near-organic principles and the wines are pure and residue free, we can taste the wine with some of the fantastic tapas-style food at the Vineyard Tapas restaurant.









Tuesday, March 30, 2010

New Zealand - Waiheke Island

On the ferry from Auckland city to Waiheke island, where we'll be staying for a few days, to visit Nick's sister, Sheryl.









At the Market's farmer.

















Sheryl & Ben







Visit to the Cable Bay vignards and gallery.









Enjoying a glass of Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot while admiring the outdoor space for large sculpture works.













“Immersive Echo” by Gregor Kregar



At Sheryl's (Nick's sister).









Beautiful view from the property !