Waiheke Beaches

Owhanake Bay

Owhanake Bay

Owhanake Bay is a private little gem. It is quiet and peaceful unlike other Waiheke beaches, which is perfect to just take some time for yourself.
Woodside Bay

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…
Shelly Beach

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.
Blackpool Beach

Blackpool Beach

A south side beach on Waiheke found on The esplanade, the beach is best at high tide. This beach is popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Putiki Bay

Putiki Bay

Putiki bay is the home of Waiheke house boats and the little yellow submarine, it is a beautiful calm little bay that wraps around the causeway and wharf road.
Hooks Beach

Hooks Beach

Hooks Beach is a small, calm, picturesque beach, you can get some amazing photos and views of the Waiheke sunsets from here. Pathway to access down stairs.
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…
Whakanewha Bay

Whakanewha Bay

Whakanewha bay is located on the southside of Waiheke, it is a quiet bay but can be busy in peak summer times, it is also the nesting zone for our…
Oneroa Beach

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…
Te Miro Bay

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.
Little Oneroa Beach

Little Oneroa Beach

Little Oneroa Beach also known as Little O, is another popular beach in Oneroa. It is situated right across the road from Little Oneroa Takeaways and Little Oneroa dairy.
Surfdale Beach

Surfdale Beach

Surfdale beach is a south side beach on Waiheke, the beach is best at half tide or higher. The Beach is made from Shell/Sand and popular for high wind activities.

Featured Takeaways

Mint As

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.
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.
I Love Crepes

I Love Crepes

They serve delicious gourmet sweet and savoury crepes (galettes) in front of you while you wait. They use all fresh ingredients and accommodate for all dietary needs.
Little Oneroa Takeaways

Little Oneroa Takeaways

The go to fish and chip shop in Oneroa, with your typical range of fried food and burgers. This includes Chips, Fish, Crab Stick, Potato Fritter, Donuts, Burgers and more.

Featured Accommodation

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 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.
Poukaraka Flats Campground

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

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 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.
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.

Waiheke Carparks

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…
PlaceMakers/ Waiheke Living Carpark

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.
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…
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.
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.
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.

Waiheke Fishing Spots

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.
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…
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.
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…

Waiheke Roads

Ocean Road

Ocean Road

Ocean Road is located in Surfdale Waiheke, The speed limit is 30 km/h. This is a side street of Surfdale but connects down to the main road. It has a…
Trig Hill Road

Trig Hill Road

Trig hill is a narrow bush covered road that has blind corners, limited visibility. But once you get to the top of trig hill road it levels out. There is…
Waimangu Road

Waimangu Road

Waimangu Road is located in Omiha and more specifically Woodside Bay. The speed limit is 40 km/h. This road takes you to up to a dead end and gravel turnaround.
Newton Road

Newton Road

Newton Road is a dead end road located in Oneroa. It is the road access to Fisherman's rock walkway. The road is quiet with about 20 residential properties.
Donald Bruce Road

Donald Bruce Road

Donald Bruce Road is located in Surfdale Waiheke, The speed limit varies due to also being a school road, this road will lead you to the SeaLink ferry pier.
Makora Avenue

Makora Avenue

Makora Avenue is located in Oneroa heights On Waiheke, It is a side street off a side street so the traffic levels are low. It has good views of the…

Waiheke Birds

Pied Shag

Pied Shag

This large black-and-white shag is often seen individually or in a group, usually spotted in the ocean searching for food or hanging around fisherman by the rocks of Waiheke.
Sacred Kingfisher

Sacred Kingfisher

The sacred kingfisher is a distinctive bird with a green-blue back, buff to yellow undersides and a large black bill. they can be found nearby tidal beaches on waiheke.
Spur-winged Plover

Spur-winged Plover

The Spur-winged plover is a large stocky wader with a yellow bill and spurs on each wing, locations found on Waiheke are Blackpool, Maori hill and Whakanewha.
White Fronted Tern

White Fronted Tern

The white-fronted tern is a medium-sized, long-tailed sea tern commonly around New Zealand coasts. Spotted congregating on Waiheke wharfs such as Matiatia and Orapiu.
Fantail

Fantail

The Fantail is a well known NZ bird due to its distinctive fanned tail. Locations found on Waiheke are any well-treed parks, bush walks and even properties.
Spotted Turtle Dove

Spotted Turtle Dove

The spotted dove is a medium-sized, long-tailed dove, with a greyish head and speckled greyish brown upperparts. Found on Waiheke around gardens and the rooster reserve.