Location) 64 Onetangi Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island 1971
Phone) 09 372 0020
Hours) Monday-Thursday 12pm-4pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
Website) The Heke Website
Socials) The Heke Facebook
Parking) Their Parking lot
Wheelchair Access) Yes
Category) Brewery/Distillery/Restaurant
Toilet) Yes
Overview
The HEKE is the go-to spot for craft drinks on Waiheke. Come by for a lunch, dinner, or try a Tasting Flight to enjoy the local flavours from Waiheke Whisky and Waiheke Brewing Co.
The Heke Kitchen, Brewery & Distillery is inviting with its sun-drenched spaces & delicious food, such as burgers and woodfired pizza’s.
Two Waiheke families created The Heke on four acres of gardens. It’s home to their Restaurant, Waiheke Whisky Distillery & Craft Beer Brewery. Waiheke Whisky makers Mark and Ro joined Waiheke Brewing Co folks Mark and Vivian and created a masterpiece. A well loved tourist destination and local hang out.
Their whisky distillery & craft beer brewery, THE MASHERY you can learn all about the brewing and distilling process, sample global medal-winning Waiheke Whisky and Waiheke Brewing Co beers, in addition their Waiheke gin distillery and a growing range of other spirits created on site.
Their Mashery’s tasting bar is called The Boilermaker, They also have a shop that you can take home your favourite whisky, beer and spirits along with some clothing and gifts.
Features
- Restaurant
- Whisky tasting
- Craft Beer tasting
- Brewery and Distillery
- Shop
Access Information
- Smaller Car – Their Parking lot
- Wheelchair – Their Parking lot
- Truck/Boat – Their Parking lot
- Bike – Any direction fine
- Walking – Any direction fine
The best way to access The Heke would be coming from Ostend , that way you can pull off left into the driveway. If you are coming from Onetangi you will have to cross 60kmph oncoming traffic.
There is a pretty big parking lot, close to the road.
Wheelchair access
There is an angled ramp/path that accesses this building. There is a large accessible bathroom in this building too. Please note the ramp/path may not be suitable for some wheelchairs, as it has a compacted gravel finish. There is another entrance on one level with the distillery and brewery, with accessible parking, however in some periods this might need their help to confirm, as it is alongside their working brewery and there may be water/heat/noise in this area. They can let you know on the day. They suggest you first access the restaurant entrance and They can help direct you from there if necessary or give them a call before you come, details below.
Note that distillery and brewery tours may not be suitable for all abilities due to close working zones and height access – just ask them
(They have a detailed map on their website for disability access and parking)
Toilet
They have toilets available.
Close To The Heke
Onetangi Beach – Waiheke’s longest beach being over 2kms of beautiful white sand it is certainly a must visit. It is popular for surfing, swimming and just relaxing.
Onetangi Sports Park – Onetangi Sports Park is a huge park that is 1000s of acres, The park has a wide range of supported sports and amenities. Each key Sport will have its own page.
Central Landscape Supplies – Central Landscape Waiheke has a wide range of soils, mulch, bark, stones, pebbles, sand, grass seed, aggregates, weed mat, pongas, sleepers and jackmat.
Te Motu Vineyard – A long standing Vineyard on Waiheke with many award winning wines. They are open 7 days a week for wine tasting and food.
Waiheke Native Plants Nursery – Has been serving the community by growing and selling trees and plants for restoration projects, landscaping and home gardens.
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