2 Best Restaurants in Hauraki Gulf Islands, Auckland

This well-known vineyard produces a small portfolio of whites and reds, many of which never make it off the island, and the restaurant's menu emphasizes seasonal, sophisticated, high-quality food with global influences on two- or three-course fixed-price menus. The front terrace is the best spot to take in the harbor views. Many people like to arrive by helicopter. It's a popular spot for weddings, so it pays to reserve a table before heading there. Overnight accommodations are available both at the winery and nearby.

Waiheke's longest-running restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, perches on Oneroa's main street, with large windows and an all-weather deck that take in the gorgeous bay views. The platters—Mediterranean, grilled (with Italian sausages and calamari), or seafood—are perennial favorites. It's popular in the busy summer months, so it pays to book ahead.