On arrival, guests will enjoy the breathtaking views across the Hauraki Gulf, while sipping Champagne on the Terrace, soaking up the atmosphere On any visit to Mudbrick you can expect to taste one of our Gold Medal award-winning wines and dine on World-class cuisine featuring freshly picked, seasonal produce straight from the Gardens. With Waiheke Island being just a 35 min ferry ride from Downtown Auckland, it's so close, yet once you're here you really do feel like a world away.