Winter begins to give way to spring, and the island's calendar offers visitors a mix of art, live music and local experiences alongside the vineyards, beaches and coastal scenery Waiheke Island is known for.
For guests planning a September escape, there are a few dates worth knowing about:
Casita Miro Vineyard is hosting dates in its Jazz Series during September and October 2026. Live music and Waiheke make a natural pairing, and an afternoon or evening of jazz provides a different way to experience the island beyond a traditional cellar-door visit.
Art lovers can also look out for the Walker& Hall Waiheke Art Award 2026.
The national award, presented in association with Waiheke Community Art Gallery, celebrates two-dimensional artworks across a range of media.
Waiheke has a strong creative community, and visiting the island's galleries and studios is an easy way to add something different to an itinerary dominated by food and wine.
Even if your stay doesn't coincide with a particular event, Spring is a good excuse to explore Waiheke's art scene more widely.
Visit galleries around the island, seek out local makers or combine an art stop with lunch at one of Waiheke's vineyards.
Take a coastal walk, stop at Oneroa, visit a vineyard or find a quiet spot overlooking the Hauraki Gulf. If the weather turns, switch the beach plans for a long lunch, wine tasting, gallery visit or spa treatment.
It is this ability to move easily between food, wine, art and the outdoors that makes the island particularly rewarding for a multi-day stay.
For those looking to make the stay itself part of the experience, Delamore Lodge is a must. Located at 83 Delamore Drive in Oneroa, overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, the lodges’ location provides a luxurious base from which to explore Oneroa and the wider island, before returning to the lodge again to relax.
For a luxurious stay, exquisite dining and a day spa that relaxes both the body and soul, book your stay at Delamore Lodge and experience absolute Waiheke Island bliss.
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