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.
Bay/Beach Table
| Bay/Beach | Length | Type | Location | BBQ | Boat Ramp | Playground | Toilet | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneroa Beach | 960 M | Shell/Sand | Oneroa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |  |
| Matiatia Bay | 700 M | Shell/Sand | Oneroa | No | Yes | No | Yes |  |
| Little Oneroa | 150 M | Shell/Sand | Oneroa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |  |
| Enclosure Bay | 130 M | Rocky/Shell | Oneroa | No | No | No | No |  |
| Picnic Bay | 230 M | Rocky/Sand | Surfdale | No | No | No | No |  |
| Little Palm | 180 M | Shell/Sand | Palm Beach | No | No | No | No |  |
| Palm Beach | 400 M | Shell/Sand | Palm Beach | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |  |
| Blackpool Beach | 980 M | Muddy/Sand | Oneroa | No | No | Yes | No |  |
| Hooks Beach | 260 M | Muddy/Sand | Surfdale | No | No | No | No |  |
| Surfdale Beach | 470 M | Shell/Sand | Surfdale | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |  |
| Owhanake Bay | 380 M | Shell/Sand | Oneroa | No | No | No | No |  |
| Onetangi Beach | 1900 M | Shell/Sand | Onetangi | Yes | No | No | Yes |  |
| Sandy Bay | 90 M | Shell/Sand | Oneroa | No | Yes | No | Yes |  |
| Shelly Beach | 300 M | Rocky/Shell | Surfdale | Yes | No | No | Yes |  |
| Skeleton Bay | 90 M | Shell/Sand | Oneroa | No | No | No | No |  |
| Whakanewha Bay | 1500 M | Shell/Sand | Omiha | No | No | No | Yes |  |
| Woodside Bay | 350 M | Shell/Sand | Woodside | No | No | No | No |  |
| Rocky Bay | 440 M | Rocky/Sand | Omiha | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |  |
| Omiha Bay | 350 M | Rocky/Sand | Omiha | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |  |
| Pearl Bay | 340 M | Muddy/Sand | Bottom End | No | Yes | No | No |  |
| Otakawhe Bay | 390 M | Shell/Sand | Bottom End | No | No | No | No |  |
| Dead Dog Bay | 250 M | Rocky/Sand | Omiha | No | No | No | No |  |
| Putiki Bay | 500 M | Muddy/Sand | Ostend | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |  |
| Anzac Bay | 340 M | Muddy/Sand | Ostend | No | No | No | No |  |
| Hekerua Bay | 95 M | Rocky/Sand | Oneroa | No | No | No | No |  |
