Location) Esslin Road, Surfdale
BBQ) No
Beach type) Shell/Crushed Shell
Parking) Yes/street parking
Length) 250 Metres
Wheelchair Access) No
Category) Beach and Reserve
Toilet) No
Overview
Picnic bay and Beach is Waiheke’s small well kept secret on the eastern shore of Huruhi bay.
You can enjoy relaxing/private swimming at all tides, or even jump off the moored pontoon in the bay.
Picnic Bay beach is made of beautiful white crushed shell and sand.
The Beach has a large grass reserve above picnic bay beach with a picnic table perfect for family/friend gatherings overlooking the breathtaking views of the bay/ you may even spot our Sea link ferry.
There are no bins or toilets (Closest toilet is by Kennedy Point carpark) so please take rubbish with you.
Beach Amenities
- Grass reserve
- Picnic tables
Key Access Points
From Esslin road
Turning off on to Esslin road from Donald Bruce road either direction, you will come across the grass reserve, you can park on Esslin road street, and the take a short walk to the set of steps that will lead you to our beautiful picnic bay.
Wheelchair Access
Picnic bay has a set of steps at the top of the beach, so that would be hard for a wheelchair, but there is nice grass reserve above the beach to take in all the views.
Well Known For
- Calm water
- Quiet picnics
- Secluded
- Secret
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 Picnic Bay
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
Kennedy Point Vineyard – grows expressive, unadulterated wine in their certified organic vineyards..
Groom with a View – A dog grooming service, the prices vary depending on size of dog and package you are after. Prices range from $60-$150.
SeaLink – SeaLink offer ferry trips to multiple locations in Auckland and back to Waiheke. They have the facilities to take people, cars, trucks on their barges.
Waiheke Marina – Waiheke Marina is New Zealand’s first island destination marina located in the stunning Hauraki Gulf on Waiheke Island. With short/long term berth rentals.
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.
