Picnic Bay
Picnic bay and Beach is a small well kept secret on the eastern shore of Huruhi bay. You can enjoy relaxing/private swimming at all tides. With a moored pontoon.
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…
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…
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.
Owhanake Bay
Owhanake Bay is a private little gem, it is usually very quiet and peaceful unlike other Waiheke beaches, which is perfect to just take some time for yourself.
Oneroa Beach
Oneroa Beach also known as Big Oneroa, is one of the main beaches in Oneroa, it is situated walking distance from Oneroa village which is where you will find plenty…
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.
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…
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.
Little Palm Beach
Little Palm also known as "Nudie Beach" is a nudist beach located on the western side of Main Palm Beach. It is Waihekes only beach where its safe to swim…
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.
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…
Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways
Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways is the main Chinese Takeaways on Waiheke with all the common foods like Sweet and Sour Pork, Chow Mein, Fried Rice and Egg Noodles.
Little Oneroa Takeaways
The go to fish and chip shop in Oneroa, with your typical range of fried food and burgers. This includes Chips, Fish, Crab Stick, Potato Fritter, Donuts, Burgers and more.
Mint As
Mint As is a popular burger cart located in Ostend, next to RAW fruit and vege, they serve juicy burgers, taco's and milkshakes all made while you wait.
I Love Crepes
They serve delicious gourmet sweet and savoury crepes (galettes) in front of you while you wait They use all fresh ingredients and accommodate for all dietary needs.
Onetangi Beach Apartments
Onetangi Beach Apartments is a apartment complex located right on Onetangi beach front, it has a modern Greek style layout and stunning ocean views.
Waiheke Backpackers Hostel
Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is a long running affordable accommodation on Waiheke. They have plenty of rooms and amenities. With nice ocean views.
Poukaraka Flats Campground
Poukaraka Flats is a large, flat, sheltered, vehicle-accessible campground set back from beautiful Whakanewha Bay located in the Whakanewha Regional Park.
Oneroa Bay Villas
Oneroa Bay Villas are a cluster of modern and stylish apartments located in the lower part of Oneroa walking distance from the Oneroa village shops, restaurants and cafes.
Beachfront on Waiheke
Beachfront on Waiheke is a modern apartment complex in Onetangi. There are quality self-contained apartments with sea views of Onetangi Beach.
Waiheke Island Motel
Waiheke Island Motel has 14 units and cottages in a garden setting. With plenty of off street parking available and many activities and food close by.
PlaceMakers/ Waiheke Living Carpark
The PlaceMakers/ Waiheke Living carpark is located at 102 Ostend Road. In the shopping complex. The parking lot consists of 150+ carparks and 5 disability parks.
Surfdale Main Carpark
The Lower Surfdale carpark is located at 20b Hamilton Road. It has a wide range of features, 20 Flat carparks, 1 Disabled carpark, 5 Motor bike carparks.
Onetangi Secret Carpark
The parks are free, shade from trees blocks sun on the cars in the afternoons. It is also like a 1min walk from the beach and from the looks of…
Oneroa Main Carpark
Oneroa Main Carpark or Oneroa Back Carpark is what most locals call it as it is located behind the main road shops. The Carpark is split up into two main…
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.
Matiatia Upper Carpark
This car park is well known locally to park your car at long term when going to town for events or trips. The parking is free and up to 48…
Sandy Bay Rock Fishing
Sandy Bay is a surprisingly quiet beach with plenty of easily accessible rocks to fish off. Sandy Bay has parking, toilets and a small concrete/beach boat ramp.
Fisherman’s Rock
Fisherman’s Rock is a well known spot on Waiheke for fishing. Located on the north side of Waiheke via Newton Road, it is a rocky terrain accessed by a small…
Esplanade Fishing
The Esplanade fishing spot is located in Oneroa/Blackpool on the gravel road called The Esplanade. The fishing spot is easy to get to and is accessed on foot.
Te Miro Bay Fishing Spot
Te Miro Bay is located in Oneroa/Cable Bay with views of Rangitoto Island. It is perfect for rock fishing and watching the ferries return or leave Matiatia Bay.
Orapiu Wharf
Orapiu Wharf is a popular place for many Waiheke locals to go fishing. It is located on the other side of Waiheke called the “Bottom End”, so expect a long…
Kennedy Point Pier
Kennedy Point Pier is located near the SeaLink ferry terminal. It is a man-made rock-walled pier with a flat concrete path. You can fish on either side of the pier…
Waiata Road
Waiata is not the longest road being only about 260m, most people only use this road to quick connect up to trig hill road as its faster from one direction.
Kuaka Street
Kuaka Street is located in Oneroa on Waiheke, It is a side street between Blackpool and Oneroa. So the traffic levels are pretty low. It has views of the Trees…
Weka Road
Weka Road is located in Oneroa on Waiheke, It has views of the Trees from most homes. The speed limit is only 30 km/h. With the Fire Station located on…
Miro Road
Miro Road is a dead end road located in Palm Beach. It is a short quiet road walking distance from Palm Beach. The road has very little roadside parking.
Marine View Road
Marine View Road is located in Onetangi Waiheke. The road is quiet residential road near Onetangi Beach. It is relatively safe for children and pets due to low traffic.
Gulf Place
Gulf place is a short dead end road located in Oneroa. Located on the road are residential homes and some farm properties. Some road side parking is available on grass…
Fantail
The Fantail is a well known NZ bird due to its distinctive fanned tail. Locations found on Waiheke are any well-treed parks, bush walks and even properties.
Great black-backed gull
The Black-backed gull is a large black-and-white gull with a white head and underparts, black back, yellow bill with a red spot near the tip. Located on Waiheke beaches.
Sacred Kingfisher
The sacred kingfisher is a distinctive bird with a green-blue back, buff to yellow undersides and a large black bill. they can be found nearby tidal beaches on waiheke.
Red Billed Gull
The red-billed gull also known as a "Seagull" is common around New Zealand Coasts. Located everywhere on Waiheke beaches where food or bait is readily accessible.
Magpie
The Magpie is a large black-and-white songbird, It was introduced from Australia. It can be found on Waiheke around farmland and large grass reserves.
White-Eye
A small songbird, immediately recognisable by its distinctive white eye-ring. This quick little bird can be found feeding off flax and kowhais or fruit trees on Waiheke.