Location) Ocean view Road, Oneroa
BBQ) No
Beach type) Rocks and Shell
Parking) Yes
Length) 200 Meters
Wheelchair Access) Hard Access
Category) Beach
Toilet) Yes
Overview
Matiatia bay will be the first beach you see when walking off Fullers or Island Direct passenger ferry services coming from Auckland city or Devonport, it is located at the western side of Waiheke Island.
Matiatia is known as the gateway to Waiheke Island, Matiatia is possibly one of the most busiest bays on Waiheke due to it having the Fullers passenger ferry terminal, parking lots and boat moorings. It is one of the main places to enter and exit the Island.
The beach itself is usually pretty quiet and peaceful, its perfect when waiting for your ferry, you will also come across plenty of ducks and geese.
There is also a boat ramp for entering and exiting, closer to the beach access.
There are a few beautiful scenic walking tracks coming from either side of the bay.
Bay Amenities
- Bins
- Grass edge
- Parking
- Toilet (Ferry terminal office)
- Boat ramp
- Ferry Terminal
- kayaking, E bikes, Bicycles hire
- Nick Johnson Drive this is where you can take in the beautiful scenic views of Waiheke island, watch the ferries coming in from a different perspective.
- Delamore drive (Matiatia walk) you can take this 55 minute advance coastal walking track and check out Waiheke Historic reserve.
Key Access Points
From Auckland City or Devonport
A 35-45mins boat ride will lead you straight into Matiatia Bay.
From Ocean view road
Coming from Oneroa village (Ocean view road) it is just a short drive down to the ferry terminal, you will come across a few parking lots these are all paid parking lots, sometimes during the busy seasons it can be difficult to find a park. Make sure you are all up to date on your rego and Wof to avoid a ticket and don’t stay any longer then your ticket time, ticket wardens are around.
Wheelchair Access
Matiatia bay beach isn’t possible to enter in a wheelchair, but there are plenty of concrete pathways, to move around freely to catch the ferry or just take in the views.
Well Known For
- Passenger ferry wharf/terminal
- Sculpture on the gulf exhibitions
- Easy boat launch
- Busy
Hire Beach Gear
If you need beach items on your stay at Waiheke, there is a local 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.
Nearby Overview
- Gear Grab
- Ferry Terminal
- Sea Kayaking
- Bike Hire
- E-Ride
Close To Matiatia Bay
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
Kayaking Waiheke – Experience the best of many worlds from our Sea Kayak’s or Stand-up-paddle boards (SUP) on the beautiful waters surrounding Waiheke Island.
eRide Waiheke – A electric bike hire over on Waiheke. They have dozens of bikes and the hire prices start at $99. With guided and self guided tours.
Matiatia Bay – The first beach you see when walking off Fullers or Island Direct passenger ferry services coming from Auckland city or Devonport.
Waiheke Bike Hire – A 300m walk from fullers ferry terminal, it is located in the main car park, hiring Merida & Avanti mountain bikes for $50 a day and $20 per extra day.
Fullers – A ferry service that travels from Waiheke Island to Auckland/Devonport. They have a licensed cafe and bar on board, proudly serving a range of goods.
Island Direct – A direct ferry service that travels from Downtown Auckland and Waiheke Island. It is a smaller ferry company in comparison to Fullers.
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