article_snippet: The Boatshed on Waiheke Island, a short ferry ride from Auckland, is perfect - a boutique hotel on the water where you can begin your acquaintance with this faraway land.
article_snippet: I'm taken on an exhilarating ride around the bay on a Harley Davidson - 1800cc of shiny, macho metal. '
article_snippet: Taken for a ride: Sue took a tour of Waiheke island in speedy two-wheeled style - on a Harley Davidson .
article_snippet: Waiheke island sits on Auckland's doorstep - but feels far removed from New Zealand's biggest city .
article_snippet: Doubles at The Boatshed (0064 9372 3242, boatshed.co.nz) on Waiheke Island cost from £400 per night on a B&B basis.
article_snippet: Harley Davidson tours on Waiheke can be booked via bularangi.com.