Waiheke Beaches

Picnic Bay

Picnic Bay

Picnic bay and Beach is a small well kept secret on the eastern shore of Huruhi bay. You can enjoy relaxing/private swimming at all tides. With a moored pontoon.
Palm Beach

Palm Beach

Palm Beach is a popular north side beach, with its white sand and palm trees surrounding the beach it makes you feel like you are in the tropics.
Pearl Bay

Pearl Bay

Pearl bay is a lovely privately accessed bay,to enter this bay is on foot via the walking track on Otakawhe Bay. This bay screams relaxation wrapped around it are many…
Dead Dog Bay

Dead Dog Bay

Dead dog bay also formally known as Okoka Bay is a little secluded tidal beach, this is entered via a short path at the end of Margaret reeve lane.
Oneroa Beach

Oneroa Beach

Oneroa Beach also known as Big Oneroa, is one of the main beaches in Oneroa, it is situated walking distance from Oneroa village which is where you will find plenty…
Matiatia Bay

Matiatia Bay

Matiatia bay will be the first beach you see when walking off Fullers or Island Direct passenger ferry services coming from Auckland city or Devonport.

Featured Takeaways

Charlie Farleys

Charlie Farleys

Charlie Farleys is Waiheke's favourite Onetangi restaurant. It is a restaurant/bar with a relaxed vibe right on the beach front of Onetangi beach.
The 3 Fishes

The 3 Fishes

The 3 Fishes is a small fish and chip shop located in the putiki food hub, they serve delicious panko, griddled or battered fresh catch of the day fish and…
Nami

Nami

Nami is a takeaway Asian cuisine store, they offer fresh Asian Flavours freshly rolled sushi, salads, noodle soup, dumplings, fried chicken, rice bowls and more.
Nippy Bites

Nippy Bites

Nippy Bites is a brand new addition to Oneroa village, it is a small container style takeaway that serves delicious meat filled brioche buns, longs rolls and gyros.
Oneroa Sushi

Oneroa Sushi

Oneroa Sushi is a relatively new sushi shop started in 2024, they do all the typical sushi like salmon/teriyaki chicken and some fancy rice dishes.
Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways

Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways

Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways is the main Chinese Takeaways on Waiheke with all the common foods like Sweet and Sour Pork, Chow Mein, Fried Rice and Egg Noodles.

Featured Accommodation

Beachfront on Waiheke

Beachfront on Waiheke

Beachfront on Waiheke is a modern apartment complex in Onetangi. There are quality self-contained apartments with sea views of Onetangi Beach.
Onetangi Beach Apartments

Onetangi Beach Apartments

Onetangi Beach Apartments is a apartment complex located right on Onetangi beach front, it has a modern Greek style layout and stunning ocean views.
Waiheke Island Motel

Waiheke Island Motel

Waiheke Island Motel has 14 units and cottages in a garden setting. With plenty of off street parking available and many activities and food close by.
Waiheke Backpackers Hostel

Waiheke Backpackers Hostel

Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is a long running affordable accommodation on Waiheke. They have plenty of rooms and amenities. With nice ocean views.
Waiheke Retirement Village

Waiheke Retirement Village

Waiheke Retirement Village is the only retirement village on waiheke its located on the beachfront of Anzac bay. There are over 40 Units/Houses in the village.
Oneroa Bay Villas

Oneroa Bay Villas

Oneroa Bay Villas are a cluster of modern and stylish apartments located in the lower part of Oneroa walking distance from the Oneroa village shops, restaurants and cafes.

Waiheke Carparks

Surfdale Main Carpark

Surfdale Main Carpark

The Lower Surfdale carpark is located at 20b Hamilton Road. It has a wide range of features, 20 Flat carparks, 1 Disabled carpark, 5 Motor bike carparks.
Matiatia Upper Carpark

Matiatia Upper Carpark

This car park is well known locally to park your car at long term when going to town for events or trips. The parking is free and up to 48…
Matiatia Main Carpark

Matiatia Main Carpark

Matiatia Main Carpark is the biggest carpark On Waiheke Island, it has places for 15min free parking, drop off only zones and lots of disability parking.
Onetangi Secret Carpark

Onetangi Secret Carpark

The parks are free, shade from trees blocks sun on the cars in the afternoons. It is also like a 1min walk from the beach and from the looks of…
Oneroa Main Carpark

Oneroa Main Carpark

Oneroa Main Carpark or Oneroa Back Carpark is what most locals call it as it is located behind the main road shops. The Carpark is split up into two main…
Kennedy Point Carpark

Kennedy Point Carpark

The Upper Kennedy Point carpark is located at 108 Donald Bruce Road close to the Sea Link ferry. It has a wide range of features, 60 flat carparks.

Waiheke Fishing Spots

Fisherman’s Rock

Fisherman’s Rock

Fisherman’s Rock is a well known spot on Waiheke for fishing. Located on the north side of Waiheke via Newton Road, it is a rocky terrain accessed by a small…
Kennedy Point Pier

Kennedy Point Pier

Kennedy Point Pier is located near the SeaLink ferry terminal. It is a man-made rock-walled pier with a flat concrete path. You can fish on either side of the pier…
Orapiu Wharf

Orapiu Wharf

Orapiu Wharf is a popular place for many Waiheke locals to go fishing. It is located on the other side of Waiheke called the “Bottom End”, so expect a long…
Sandy Bay Rock Fishing

Sandy Bay Rock Fishing

Sandy Bay is a surprisingly quiet beach with plenty of easily accessible rocks to fish off. Sandy Bay has parking, toilets and a small concrete/beach boat ramp.
Te Miro Bay Fishing Spot

Te Miro Bay Fishing Spot

Te Miro Bay is located in Oneroa/Cable Bay with views of Rangitoto Island. It is perfect for rock fishing and watching the ferries return or leave Matiatia Bay.
Esplanade Fishing

Esplanade Fishing

The Esplanade fishing spot is located in Oneroa/Blackpool on the gravel road called The Esplanade. The fishing spot is easy to get to and is accessed on foot.