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.
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.
Blackpool Beach
A south side beach on Waiheke found on The esplanade, the beach is best at high tide. This beach is popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
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.
Surfdale Beach
Surfdale beach is a south side beach on Waiheke, the beach is best at half tide or higher. The Beach is made from Shell/Sand and popular for high wind activities.