Waiheke Beaches

Otakawhe Bay

Otakawhe Bay

Otakawhe Bay is a gorgeous bay located on Nepean Ave in Orapiu, many bays in Orapiu are accessed only via private driveways, this one can be accessed easily to the…
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.
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…
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…
Blackpool Beach

Blackpool Beach

Blackpool Beach is a south side beach on Waiheke found on The Esplanade. This beach is popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing due to it being exposed to southerly winds.
Onetangi Beach

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.
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.
Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay is located on the northside of Waiheke, with its beautiful white sand and crystal blue water it is definitely a favourite place to just relax and enjoy the…
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.
Dead Dog Bay

Dead Dog Bay

Dead Dog Bay also formally known as "Okoka Bay" is a little secluded tidal bay, this is entered via a short path at the end of Margaret Reeve Lane.
Omiha Bay

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…

Featured Events

Easter Treasure Hunt – 2026 (Prize Claimed!!)

Easter Treasure Hunt – 2026 (Prize Claimed!!)

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.
Waiheke Ostend Market

Waiheke Ostend Market

Waiheke Ostend Market is a local market. Running every Saturday. Stalls are based around delicious food, home grown produce and crafts.
Gear Grab Scavenger Hunt – 2025

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.

Featured Takeaways

Little Oneroa Takeaways

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.
I Love Crepes

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

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.

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.
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 and cafes.
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.
Waiheke Backpackers Hostel

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 Island Motel

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.
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 Carparks

Onetangi Secret Carpark

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

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

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.
Matiatia Upper Carpark

Matiatia Upper Carpark

Matiatia upper gravel carpark, The official name is Owhanake Carpark, is a free 48 hour parking lot that is a 8-10 minute walk from the Fullers terminal.
Kennedy Point Carpark

Kennedy Point Carpark

The 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, 1-2 disability and…
Wharf Road Carpark

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.

Waiheke Fishing Spots

Putaki Bay Fishing Spot

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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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

Wilma Road

Wilma Road

Wilma Road is a long, windy residential street located in Surfdale/Ostend. It has a peaceful bushy vibe and a large reserve called Te Toki Reserve.
Te Toki Road

Te Toki Road

Te Toki Road is located in Ostend, It is a long stretch of road that links off Wharf road, It has a few side streets ie Bay road, Wilma road,…
Fairview Crescent

Fairview Crescent

Fairview Crescent is a residential road located in Omiha/Rocky Bay Waiheke. This tree covered road is a narrow curved road with many side streets.
Waimangu Road

Waimangu Road

Waimangu Road is located in Omiha and more specifically Woodside Bay. The speed limit is 40 km/h. This road is a dead end leading to Woodside Hill Winery.
Pah Road

Pah Road

Pah Road is located in Onetangi Waiheke, Its a smaller gravel dead end road that leads you to a walkway at the end. This walkway takes you down to the…
Wallingford Avenue

Wallingford Avenue

Wallingford Avenue is a dead end residential road located in the Bottom End of Waiheke more specificity in Orapiu. The speed limit is 40 km/h. Best for 4WD or AWD.

Waiheke Birds

White Faced Heron

White Faced Heron

The white-faced heron is a tall, elegant, blue-grey bird usually spotted stalking prey. Locations found on Waiheke are Mangroves, Anzac bay and quiet beaches.
Little Shag

Little Shag

The little shag is a small shag, with a short yellow bill, black feet, a relatively long tail, usually spotted in the ocean searching for food or hanging around Waiheke…
Kaka

Kaka

The Kaka is a large, olive-brown parrot with grey-white crown, red-orange underwing and deep crimson belly, located in tree covered areas around Onetangi.
Tui

Tui

The Tui is a iridescent blue-green honeyeater with two curled white feather tufts on the throat. Locations found on Waiheke are around flaxes feeding off nectar.
Orca

Orca

The Orca, or Killer Whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the dolphin family. Recognisable by being black and white with white eye patches.
Grey Warbler

Grey Warbler

The Grey Warbler is a tiny olive-grey song bird often heard before seen. Locations on Waiheke are dense woody vegetations. The warbler can be difficult to spot.