"An easy 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland , Waiheke Island combines art galleries, coastal hiking, kayaking, and edge-of-the-vineyard opportunities for relaxed lunches. Reached by a winding, unpavedroad, Te Motu Vineyard is renowned internationally for its stellar Bordeaux-style reds, and its flinty and zingy sauvignon blanc and riesling are refreshing on a warm summer afternoon. Relax under the rustic grape arbors of the Shed restaurant and enjoy an easygoing combination of laid-back Kiwi hospitality and shared plates of local produce with global flavors. Try the smoked-venison tartare with truffle aioli, shallots, and pecorino cheese before moving on to the Indian-style biryani, crammed with New Zealand seafood including tarakihi fish and mussels."