- Order in Te Reo Maori and receive a discount at Ringawera Bakery - amazing pastry!
- Visit Blackpool Car Boot Market for Sunday morning bargains
- Drop by the Marae for great events such as 'Matariki on the move'
- Take in some local community culture at Artworks Community Theatre
- Try archery at Wild on Waiheke
- Head east to the 'Far End' for some deserted beaches and look out for orca whales!
- Stay out east and drop by Stony Batter and Man O War winery
- Visit the Onetangi Bird Reserve
- Take a short hike to the beautiful 'Cascades' and visit ancient Maori Kumara pits and pah
- Bush trails go most of the way to Cable Bay/Mudbrick from the ferry
- Te Ara Hura walking tracks span some 100km of world class coastal and bush walks
