NZ Herald: Budget family holidays

Updated 20th April 2024

An elevated viewpoint looking out over Onetangi Beach in Waiheke Island. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

How to spend three days on Waiheke Island

Time to retire the tent and find cheap but comfortable family accommodation. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

Waiheke Island Adventure: From Camping to Comfort

Ahipao, Waiheke Island’s only knitwear mill, complete with cafe and garden bar. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

How to get around Waiheke Island

The Hop-On Hop-Off bus is part of Fullers360 and there are various ferry plus tour ticket combinations. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

Waiheke Island Motel: Your Budget Home-Away-From-Home

Waiheke Island Motel is the ideal choice for anyone on a budget. Photo / Waiheke Island Motel

Putiki Hub: Waiheke’s Hidden Gem Night Market

Putiki Hub Thursday night market in Ostend is a local secret. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

Putiki Night Market: A Weekly Culinary Ritual on Waiheke Island

Mac and cheese and lemon tart by Two Hands Chef Pasta at Putiki Hub Thursday night market in Ostend. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

Onetangi Beach: Autumn’s Brooding Beauty

An elevated viewpoint looking out over Onetangi Beach in Waiheke Island. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

Charlie Farley’s: A Food Adventure for the Whole Family

Charlie Farley's fronts Onetangi Beach and serves gargantuan food boxes for greedy babies. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

Paulie’s Kitchen: A Culinary Refuge Amidst the Rain

Playing in the rain at Waiheke Bowling Club. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

Sip, Shop, and Savor: A Saturday at Waiheke Ostend Market

Waiheke Ostend Market has been a local favourite for almost 50 years. Photo / Anna Sarjeant

Crafting Connections at Waiheke Ostend Market

Husband-and-wife duo Susann and Jan are purveyors of organic, artisan bread. Photo / Anna Sarjeant