Onetangi Beach, Waiheke Island: Sun, Sand and a Glass of Wine Onetangi Beach is the longest stretch of golden sand on Waiheke Island. It offers 1.5 kilometres of open coastline, framed by rolling hills and vineyards. Its name means “weeping sands” in Māori. That’s a reference to a significant battle here during the Musket Wars
Tag Archives: Hauraki Gulf
31
Jul
Jul
Great Barrier Island New Zealand: Medlands Beach and Beyond Ninety kilometres off the coast of Auckland sits one of the country’s most overlooked escapes. Great Barrier Island New Zealand, known to Māori as Aotea, is the largest island in the Hauraki Gulf. It has no mains power, no traffic lights, and around 1,100 permanent residents.