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Heletranz Offer Winter Escapes To Waiheke Island

Monday 22 June 2015, 12:05PM

By Beckie Wright

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Auckland is fortunate to experience fairly mild winters with lots of stunning, crisp and sunny days to make the most of a helicopter flight to beautiful Waiheke Island, and Heletranz offers several fabulous winter escapes to some of the island’s best restaurants. Each package includes a spectacular scenic helicopter flight over the crater of Rangitoto Island (leaving from Albany) past Motutapu and Motuihe Islands  and in most cases a superb 3-course a la Carte lunch or dinner with coffee to end your meal.

Flying into Cable Bay Restaurant & Vineyard, diners are offered a glass of Cable Bay wine on arrival. This award winning restaurant has an enviable reputation for great food and wine with an unrelenting focus on quality and fresh local produce.

At arguably one of the most picturesque destinations in the country, Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant’s  visitors are offered a glass of Mudbrick bubbles on arrival and a meal with fine Waiheke wines, unusual up-market cuisine and spectacular gulf views.

Poderi Crisci Vineyard & Restaurant is where diners can enjoy Italian al Fresco dining all year round in this stunning location looking across the valley with a glass of Poderi Crisci Ombra 2012 Sparkling Rose on arrival, followed by a selection of homemade breads with Poderi Crisci olive oil. Choose a main course and dessert from the menu  which changes daily.

On to Te Whau Vineyard & Café where the view is a stunning one, looking back over the water to Auckland, Sky Tower and Rangitoto. The Vineyard’s breath-taking 360° views, stunning architecture, exquisite food, and New Zealand's largest wine list, including its own 5-star wines, make Te Whau Vineyard and Cafe  a truly unique dining experience.

Stonyridge Vineyard  is nestled in a sheltered North facing valley of shimmering olive trees, rows of colourful vines and the aromas of the South of France. It is not only the vineyard site of one of the most sought after red wine in the country, but it also has one of the most romantic and exotic venues in the greater Auckland area for café dining as well as private functions and weddings. Stonyridge Vineyard is a world-renowned Cabernet-blend winegrower, and also specialises in Waiheke and organic wines by the glass or bottle

Casita Miro focus on using fresh, seasonal Waiheke produce from the kitchen garden and from local producers – food at its freshest and best! Dishes change with seasons. Food Style: Spanish Tapas + Rationes, Moroccan and Mediterranean Rim, served with two complimentary glasses of wine per person (choose from selected Miro Vineyard's Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris or Archipelago).

This is just a sample of the fabulous winter retreats so for more information please visit the website at http://www.heletranz.co.nz .