I visited Waiheke Island, the ‘Hamptons of New Zealand,’ where Taylor Swift has vacationed and the ultra-rich reside. Take a look around.

• Waiheke Island, off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, is a vacation spot for the rich and famous.  
• The island is home to ritzy vineyards and million-dollar properties. 
• In addition to wealth, it has unspoiled beaches, beautiful views, and delicious food.

Waiheke Island, off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, is known to attract a wealthy crowd.

In 2017, Vogue journalist Amy Louise Bailey coined Waiheke Island, the “Hamptons of New Zealand,” and called it an “escape that is high-end but low-key.”

I was eager to see if Waiheke lived up to its Hamptons reputation, so on a trip to Auckland in 2022, I planned a two-night getaway to the island. Take a look at what I discovered.