Travel Review: New Zealand Honeymoon, Waiheke Island, Aukland, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Kayaking, Hiking, Wine Tasting

     As soon as we landed and were settled into our hotel, we went on our own excursion to Waiheke Island.  We took a ferry from Aukland to the island where we rented a car and drove around the many wineries on the island.  We stopped by cable bay for a tasting and it was fantastic.  Drinking delicious wine with an incredible view of Aukland off on the horizon was definitley a very memorable part of the trip.

     Kamahi cottage was another very memorable part of our trip.  The cottage is set off in the hills of the Otorohanga countryside.  Our host greeted us soon as we arrived to the cottage and invited us into her garden to pick fresh lemons for drinks.  Her meals were gourmet and very delicious.  The breakfasts that we spent with her and her partner were entertaining and their company was very warm and inviting.  We had the pleasure of listening to him practice his bagpipes while sippping gin and tonics (with the fresh lemons from the garden) and overlooking a picturesque scene of the sun setting over the valley in the distance.  This cottage was magical and a must if staying in the Waitomo/Otorohanga area.