Location) Glenbrook road, Omiha, Waiheke Island
BBQ) Yes
Beach type) Sand and shell
Parking) Yes
Length) 350 Metres
Wheelchair Access) yes
Category) Beach
Toilet) Yes
Overview
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 to the boat ramp.
Omiha Bay is a sandy but shelly bay, it is accessed off Glenbrook road in Omiha down a small paved road, it has plenty of space to turn a boat trailer around and a concrete ramp that allows access on to the sand.
Omiha bay is usually a pretty quiet bay, there is plenty of shade from the trees and a little tyre swing for kids and unique photo opportunities
There is also a toilet located on a path, BBQ, table and rubbish bins available at this bay, Which is perfect for cooking up your fresh catch or just enjoying a picnic.
Above Omiha bay on Glen brook road there is a bus stop and a unpaved road called Pohutukawa Avenue a dead end road that will take you to the historic boat sheds one of the most-photographed spots on the island and a unique wedding photoshoot opportunity.
Make sure you put your handbrakes on when parking near this bay, many cars have gone straight into the ocean.
Beach Amenities
- Picnic Table
- Boat ramp
- Toilet
- BBQ
- Swing
- Parking
Key Access Points
From Glenbrook Road
The only road access to Omiha Bay is via Glenbrook road which links on from Obrien road the main road. Just after the roundabout there is a road leading you down towards the bay.
Well Known For
- Boat mooring
- Historic Boats sheds/club
- Boat ramp
Hire Beach Gear
If you need beach items on your stay at Waiheke, there is a local hire shop called Gear Grab, they have a range of beach items, like sea scooters, metal detectors, beach speakers, sea biscuits, beach tents and games starting at a price of $5 for the smaller toys.
Close To Omiha Bay
Rocky Bay Tennis Court – is a open tennis or petanque court located on valley road it costs $2.00 p/hr per person to enter. It was gifted by the O’brien family in 1930’s.
Rocky Bay Store – The historic Rocky Bay store on Glen Brook Road was built in 1924, then it burned down in 2003 and has remained a half burnt shell, that is all that remains.
Omiha Hall – The Omiha Memorial Hall was originally built by the Omiha Welfare and Recreation Society in or around the 1950’s. You can hire the hall for functions and events.
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