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…
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…
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…
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…
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is a well known favourite of locals and tourists. With its beautiful white sand and palm trees surrounding the beach it makes you feel like you are in…
Little Palm Beach
Little Palm also known as "Nudie Beach" is a nudist beach located on the western side of Palm Beach. It is Waihekes only beach where its safe to swim and…
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 has many beach houses around it.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
Easter Treasure Hunt – 2026
Find the golden eggs to get some clues, then with these clues fins the grab prize winning key hidden out in the wild lands of Waiheke. This Easter Weekend only!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 has 14 units and cottages in a garden setting. With plenty of off street parking available and many activities and food close by.
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.
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 is a long running affordable accommodation on Waiheke. They have plenty of rooms and amenities. With nice ocean views.
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 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
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 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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Delamore Drive
Delamore Drive is long stretch of road located in Oneroa. The road leads to the gated community where architecturally designed properties are located.
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…
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.
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.
Crescent Road East
Crescent Road East is a peaceful residential street located in the suburb of Ostend. It has an "Old Waiheke" vibe and surrounded by native trees.
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.
Australasian Gannet
The gannet is a large slender-bodied seabird with mainly white plumage, buff-yellow head and neck. Occassionally seen around Waiheke searching for food in ocean depths.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Great black-backed gull
The Black-backed gull is a large black-and-white gull with a white head and underparts, black back, yellow bill with a red spot near the tip. Located on Waiheke beaches.