Day 2 - Waiheke Island

Rising early we made our way out into downtown Auckland to have a hearty breakfast, and decide what were after going to do. Some options were discussed and we decided to catch the ferry to nearby Waiheke Island.

We wandered down to the terminal and were soon aboard. After a scenic 40 minute cruise we arrived at the ferry terminal, and caught a bus to the main village of Oneroa - a tiny town on the north side of the island. We made our way down to the beach and stayed there looking out at the beautiful view, before heading back up the hill to town for lunch followed by gelato.

We then caught the bus to nearby Palm Island, which gave us the chance to view the surrounding landscape. When we arrived at the beach we discovered there was not much there, luckily a bus would come by in only a few minutes to take us back.

We hopped back on the ferry and made our way back to Auckland. After a power nap we headed out for a lovely French meal of duck, beef and rabbit. We turned in early to get a good night's rest for tomorrow's Hobbiton adventure.