Waiheke Beaches

Onetangi Beach

Onetangi Beach

Onetangi beach is Waiheke’s longest beach being over 2kms of beautiful white sand it is certainly a must visit. It is popular for surfing, swimming and just relaxing.
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…
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…
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.
Little Palm Beach

Little Palm Beach

Little Palm also known as "Nudie Beach" is a nudist beach located on the western side of Main Palm Beach. It is Waihekes only beach where its safe to swim…
Owhanake Bay

Owhanake Bay

Owhanake Bay is a private little gem, it is usually very quiet and peaceful unlike other Waiheke beaches, which is perfect to just take some time for yourself.
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…
Skeleton Bay

Skeleton Bay

Skeleton Bay is located on the northside of Waiheke. It is a little bay between Sandy Bay and Hekerua Bay, it can only be accessed via boat or walking across…
Rocky Bay/Kuakarau Bay

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…
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…
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…
Enclosure Bay

Enclosure Bay

Enclosure bay is a small bay sheltered/enclosed by large rocks, giving its own unique feature to Waiheke Island. It is a perfect spot to do safe snorkeling.

Featured Takeaways

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.
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

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.
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.
Poukaraka Flats Campground

Poukaraka Flats Campground

Poukaraka Flats is a large, flat, sheltered, vehicle-accessible campground set back from beautiful Whakanewha Bay located in the Whakanewha Regional Park.
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.
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.

Waiheke 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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…

Waiheke Fishing Spots

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.
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…
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…

Waiheke Roads

Alan Murray Lane

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.
Whakarite Road

Whakarite Road

Whakarite Road is a moderately busy long stretch of road located in Ostend. It has a few side streets and links on to a dead end gravel road.
Wharf Road

Wharf Road

Wharf Road is a scenic/mangrove stretch located in the suburb of Ostend. This road can lead to Wharf Road boat ramp, Belgium Street/Onetangi and Palm Beach.
Oue Street

Oue Street

Oue Street is located in Oneroa on Waiheke, It is a side street between main road Oneroa and the Oneroa Paring lot. It has views of the Trees/Shops from most…
Gulf Place

Gulf Place

Gulf place is a short dead end road located in Oneroa. Located on the road are residential homes and some farm properties. Some road side parking is available on grass…
Hill Road

Hill Road

Hill Road lives up to its name, it is a road on a steep hill. Its a long stretch of road that is split in two. starting on straight slope…

Waiheke Birds

Great black-backed gull

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.
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…
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.
Pūkeko

Pūkeko

The Pukeko is a large relatively compact rail with a deep blue-violet head, breast and throat and a red bill. Found in swamp/Mangrove areas of Waiheke Island.
Pied Stilt

Pied Stilt

The pied stilt is a dainty wading bird, It is common at wetlands and coastal areas, found on Waiheke at Putiki Bay, Anzac Bay and Blackpool.
White-Eye

White-Eye

A small songbird, immediately recognisable by its distinctive white eye-ring. This quick little bird can be found feeding off flax and kowhais or fruit trees on Waiheke.