Waiheke Beaches and Bays
Waiheke has a wide range of beaches, this includes sandy beaches such as Palm Beach, Oneroa and Onetangi. Shelly beaches such as Owhanake.
Beaches
Waiheke has many beaches and bays located all around the Island. You will not go with out a ocean swim on waiheke, there are plenty to choose from Quiet or Busy/Popular.
Quiet Bays are perfect for just a picnic or to take a quick dip. These bays are Rocky Bay/Kuakarau Bay, Hekerua Bay, Owhanake Bay, Picnic Bay, Shelly Beach, Dead Dog Bay and Pearl Bay that’s only a few there are many more. Some of these bays are either tidal bays or have a small walk to access.
Popular beaches/ Bays on Waiheke are Palm beach, Onetangi beach, Oneroa beach, Little Oneroa beach and Enclosure Bay these beaches are perfect to socialise, some of these beaches are in close proximity to food establishments.
All beaches and bays have all their own special characteristics no beach is the same Sand, rock, shell, tidal, tropical and surf.
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 the rocks.
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 beautiful NZ Dotterel.
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 all the busy Waiheke life.
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 playground The Black Smith.
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 to the boat ramp.
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 beach houses.
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 public.
Dead Dog Bay
Dead dog bay also formally known as Okoka Bay is a little secluded tidal beach, this is entered via a short path at the end of Margaret reeve lane.
Putiki Bay
Putiki bay is the home of waiheke locals house boats and the little yellow submarine, it is a beautiful calm little bay that wraps around the causeway and wharf road.
Anzac Bay
Anzac is a quiet little bay located on Natzka road, it is best to visit during high tide as its beautiful and tranquil but muddy during low tide.