We cant believe it- Well the folk over here not only speak a bit funny they also have some pretty old fashioned liquor rules. Good Friday was bad enough but its happening again- Easter Sunday is also a no no for liquor.

Today we take a ferry ride on the beautiful harbor and head to Waiheke Island. The trip took about an hour. We jumped on the bus to explore what the island had to offer. The bus took us for a lap around the island and we came across Wild on Waiheke Vinyard and Winery it also had a small microbrewery- so we jumped off the bus to explore.  Only to find they were not allowed to serve beer without food, well that was not  a problem, we ordered a garlic bread and got stuck into the delicious golden brew.    Their beer was great and they sold their takeaway in plastic bottles just like you would buy coke. They produced a lovely wheat beer and their pale ale was amazing. The grounds were beautiful with plenty of lush lawns  a great vineyard.

After a great day exploring the island we took the ferry back to Auckland and thought lets explore the hotel, and to our surprise the hotel bar was open, they serve liquor to guests,  There really is a God.  We make the most of their hospitality.