Waiheke Island Overview

Waiheke Beaches

Anzac Bay

Anzac Bay is a quiet little bay located on Natzka Road. It is best to visit during high tide as its beautiful and tranquil but muddy during low tide.

Omiha Bay

Omiha Bay also known as Rocky Bay is a small bay located in Rocky Bay Omiha. It is home to many moored boats, Rocky Bay historic boat sheds and access…

Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is a south side beach on Waiheke, the beach is secluded and less populated than the northern beaches which makes this a nice spot for a quiet picnic.

Onetangi Beach

Onetangi Beach is the longest beach on Waiheke, being over 2kms of beautiful white sand. It is popular for surfing, swimming and just relaxing.

Man O’ War Bay

Man O' War Bay is a sheltered eastern cove. Offering a peaceful family friendly atmosphere popular for swimming, picnics, wine tasting and zip lining.

Te Miro Bay

Te Miro Bay is a little secluded beach sheltered by pohutukawa trees. Only accessed via foot, it is located below the Matiatia Headland Path. The bay is perfect for fishing.

Rocky Bay/Kuakarau Bay

Rocky Bay also formally known as Kuakarau Bay is a pretty quiet bay, it is perfect for a picnic and a fun space for children to play on its wooden…

Enclosure Bay

Enclosure Bay is semi hidden gem bay made of rock formations that almost entirely enclose the bay from the sea. This creates a natural, shallow swimming pool.

Woodside Bay

Woodside Bay is a quiet little bay located in the Whakanewha region. It is a little bit of a drive but can be perfect for a quiet picnic away from…

Pohutukawa Bay

Pohutukawa Bay is a small bay located in Orapiu near the wharf. Above the bay is a 4WD only cliffside road also known as Hunterville Road. The bay allows boat…

Picnic Bay

Picnic bay 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.

Oneroa Beach

Oneroa also known as “Big Oneroa”, this is a popular beach that is just a short walk from the main Oneroa village. In the village you will find plenty of…

Featured Events

Easter Treasure Hunt – 2026

Prized Claimed, Photos added, Golden egg was by the back post at the playground! Thank you to everyone who played and had fun over the easter weekend.

Gear Grab Scavenger Hunt – 2025

We are happy to announce the Great Gear Grab Scavenger Hunt 2025, With 10 golden Christmas coins hidden around Waiheke Island.

Waiheke Ostend Market

Waiheke Ostend Market is a local market. Running every Saturday. Stalls are based around delicious food, home grown produce and crafts.

Featured 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.

I Love Crepes

I Love Crepes is located in a vintage caravan based in Oneroa, in a small food cart complex. They serve delicious gourmet sweet and savoury crepes (galettes).

Mint As

Mint As is a popular burger cart located in Ostend, next to RAW fruit and vege, they serve juicy burgers, taco's and milkshakes all made while you wait.

Little Oneroa Takeaways

Little Oneroa Takeaways is the go-to spot for traditional fish and chips on Waiheke. They are located nearby Little Oneroa Beach. They serve a range of fried food and burgers.

Featured Accommodation

Waiheke Backpackers Hostel

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

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.

Poukaraka Flats Campground

Poukaraka Flats is a large sheltered campground located at Whakanewha Regional Park. It is set back from a beautiful bay called Whakanewha Bay.

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 and cafes.

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.

Waiheke Island Motel

Waiheke Island Motel is located in Ostend. The motel has 14 units and cottages in a garden setting. With plenty of off street parking available and nearby local eateries.

Waiheke Carparks

Wharf Road Carpark

Wharf Road Carpark is located in Ostend near the boat ramp. There are about 6-8 parks designed for cars towing boats, plus some side parking for regular length cars.

Third Ave / Charlie Farley’s Carpark

Third Avenue carpark is located near the beach front of Onetangi Beach. It is usually full during warmer seasons. Taken up by Charlie Farley cafe customers and beachgoers.

Matiatia Main Carpark

Matiatia main carpark is the largest paid carpark on Waiheke located near Fullers ferry terminal. Parking costs are either $3.50 or $6.50.

Onetangi Secret Carpark

“Onetangi Secret Carpark”- I call it this because the carpark signage is minimal, and trees are now preventing a view of it from the road.

Surfdale Main Carpark

Surfdale main carpark is located at 20b Hamilton Road. It has a wide range of features, 20 Flat carparks, 1 Disabled carpark, 5 Motorbike carparks and EV charging.

PlaceMakers/ Waiheke Living Carpark

The PlaceMakers/ Waiheke Living carpark is located at 102 Ostend Road. In the shopping complex. The parking lot consists of 150+ carparks and 5 disability parks.

Waiheke Fishing Spots

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…

Putaki Bay Fishing Spot

Putaki Bay is a quiet bay situated off Putiki Reserve. It has plenty of accessible rocks to fish off, just keep an eye on the tides or it'll be a…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Waiheke Roads

Homai Street

Homai Street is a short pass through side street with 6-7 houses located in Ostend. It can be entered or exited off Wharf Road or Whakarite Road.

Natzka Road

Natzka Road is a peaceful residential street located in Ostend, It has a coastal drive that loops around Anzac Bay and is home to the Waiheke retirement village.

Alan Murray Lane

Alan Murray Lane is a quiet lane located in a gated community on Waiheke. Residential properties have views of the ocean. The speed limit is only 40 km/h.

Musson Drive

Musson Drive is located in Omiha and kind of Onetangi at the same time. The speed limit is 50 km/h. This road is a dead end road with residential properties…

Ostend Road

Ostend Road is residential and business road located in Ostend Waiheke. The speed limit is 30 km/h - 50 km/h. It splits into a main road and side road of…

Miami Avenue

Miami Avenue is business street located in Surfdale Waiheke, The speed limit is 30 km/h. This is the main road of Surfdale passing most of the key Surfdale businesses.