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.
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.
Enclosure Bay
Enclosure bay is a small bay sheltered/enclosed by large rocks, giving its own unique feature to Waiheke Island. It is a perfect spot to do safe snorkeling.
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.
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.
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…
Little Oneroa Beach
Little Oneroa Beach also known as Little O, is another popular beach in Oneroa. It is situated right across the road from Little Oneroa Takeaways and Little Oneroa dairy.
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.
Onetangi Beach
Onetangi beach is Waiheke’s longest beach being over 2kms of beautiful white sand it is certainly a must visit. It is popular for surfing, swimming and just relaxing.
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.
Dead Dog Bay
Dead dog bay also formally known as Okoka Bay is a little secluded tidal beach, this is entered via a short path at the end of Margaret reeve lane.
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…
Ajadz Indian Cuisine
Ajadz Indian Cuisine is a local Indian Takeaway and restaurant on Waiheke Island. With a big range of Curries, Naans, Drinks, Side Dishes and more
Wai Kai Kitchen
Wai Kai Kitchen is a new addition to Putiki Road. Serving takeaway meals such as smoked BBQ roast dinners, gourmet rolls and Asian fusion street food.
The local
The local is a fresh gourmet seafood restaurant located in the middle of Oneroa village serving Beer battered Fish and chips and a range of other classic meals.
Charlie Farleys
Charlie Farleys is Waiheke's favourite Onetangi restaurant. It is a restaurant/bar with a relaxed vibe right on the beach front of Onetangi beach.
Nami
Nami is a takeaway Asian cuisine store, they offer fresh Asian Flavours freshly rolled sushi, salads, noodle soup, dumplings, fried chicken, rice bowls and more.
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.
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.
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.
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 Retirement Village
Waiheke Retirement Village is the only retirement village on waiheke its located on the beachfront of Anzac bay. There are over 40 Units/Houses in the village.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Matiatia Main Carpark
Matiatia Main Carpark is the biggest carpark On Waiheke Island, it has places for 15min free parking, drop off only zones and lots of disability parking.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Awaawaroa Road
Awaawaroa Road is located in the bottom end of Waiheke and more specifically Awaawaroa. The speed limit is 40 km/h. This road takes you to down to Poderi Crisci.
Whakarite Road
Whakarite Road is a moderately busy long stretch of road located in Ostend. It has a few side streets and links on to a dead end gravel road.
Huia Street
Huia Street is located in Oneroa heights On Waiheke, It is a side street off a side street so the traffic levels are low. It has good views of the…
Anzac Road
Anzac Road is located in the bottom end of Waiheke and more specifically Orapiu. The speed limit is 30 km/h. This road takes you down to Orapiu Pier.
Blake Street
Blake Street is located in Surfdale Waiheke, The speed limit is 30 km/h. This road connects you from the main road of Surfdale down to Surfdale beach.
Wellington Road
Wellington Road is located in Surfdale Waiheke, The speed limit is 30 km/h. This road connects you from upper Surfdale to Palm Beach and Oneroa.
Kaka
The Kaka is a large, olive-brown parrot with grey-white crown, red-orange underwing and deep crimson belly, located in tree covered areas around Palm beach and Onetangi.
Grey Warbler
The Grey Warbler is a tiny olive-grey song bird often heard before seen. Locations on Waiheke are dense woody vegetations. The warbler can be difficult to spot.
Pied Shag
This large black-and-white shag is often seen individually or in a group, usually spotted in the ocean searching for food or hanging around fisherman by the rocks of Waiheke.
Wood Pigeon
The Wood pigeon is a large distinctively-coloured pigeon, it is easy to find on Waiheke due to its size, they are usually perched on powerlines or trees.
Thrush
The thrush is a medium-sized songbird with a speckled brown-on-cream breast, usually heard before it is seen, found in grass reserves, gardens and trees on Waiheke.
Black Bird
The black bird is a medium-sized songbird that is entirely black in adult males with a yellow bill. Abundantly found on Waiheke around household properties and trees.