Skeleton Bay
Skeleton Bay is located on the northside of Waiheke. It is a little bay between Sandy Bay and Hekerua Bay, it can only be accessed via boat or walking across…
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay is located on the northside of Waiheke, with its beautiful white sand and crystal blue water it is definitely a favourite place to just relax and enjoy the…
Little Palm Beach
Little Palm also known as "Nudie Beach" is a nudist beach located on the western side of Palm Beach. Waihekes only beach where its safe to swim and sunbathe naked.
Man O’ War Bay
Man O' War Bay is a sheltered eastern cove. Offering a peaceful family friendly atmosphere popular for swimming, picnics, wine tasting and zip lining.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is a well known favourite of locals and tourists. With its beautiful white sand and palm trees surrounding the beach it makes you feel like you are in…
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.
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…
Hekerua Bay
Hekerua Bay is a little hidden beach in Oneroa. The bay is only accessible by foot or via boat. During high tide from the higher cliffs the rocks and seafloor…
Matiatia Bay
Matiatia Bay is the first beach seen when walking off Fullers or Island Direct passenger ferry services coming from Auckland city or Devonport.
Owhanake Bay
Owhanake Bay is a private little gem. It is quiet and peaceful unlike other Waiheke beaches, which is perfect to just take some time for yourself.
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…
Te Miro Bay
Te Miro Bay is a little secluded beach sheltered by pohutukawa trees. Only accessed via foot, it is located below the Matiatia Headland Path. The bay is perfect for fishing.
Easter Treasure Hunt – 2026
Prized Claimed, Photos added, Golden egg was by the back post at the playground! Thank you to everyone who played and had fun over the easter weekend.
Waiheke Ostend Market
Waiheke Ostend Market is a local market. Running every Saturday. Stalls are based around delicious food, home grown produce and crafts.
Gear Grab Scavenger Hunt – 2025
We are happy to announce the Great Gear Grab Scavenger Hunt 2025, With 10 golden Christmas coins hidden around Waiheke Island.
Little Oneroa Takeaways
Little Oneroa Takeaways is the go-to spot for traditional fish and chips on Waiheke. They are located nearby Little Oneroa Beach. They serve a range of fried food and burgers.
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.
I Love Crepes
I Love Crepes is located in a vintage caravan based in Oneroa, in a small food cart complex. They serve delicious gourmet sweet and savoury crepes (galettes).
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.
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.
Poukaraka Flats Campground
Poukaraka Flats is a large sheltered campground located at Whakanewha Regional Park. It is set back from a beautiful bay called Whakanewha Bay.
Waiheke Island Motel
Waiheke Island Motel is located in Ostend. The motel has 14 units and cottages in a garden setting. With plenty of off street parking available and nearby local eateries.
Waiheke Island Resort
Waiheke Island Resort is a 3 star resort located in Palm Beach suburb. Only minutes from the beach. They have a onsite restaurant, swimming pool and mini golf.
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.
Waiheke Backpackers Hostel
Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is a long running affordable accommodation in Onetangi. They have plenty of rooms and amenities. With nice ocean views.
Surfdale Main Carpark
Surfdale main carpark is located at 20b Hamilton Road. It has a wide range of features, 20 Flat carparks, 1 Disabled carpark, 5 Motorbike carparks and EV charging.
Oneroa Main Carpark
Oneroa main carpark or “Oneroa back carpark” – that’s what most locals call it – is located behind the main Oneroa shops. Accessed via Oue Road or Weka Road.
Matiatia Upper Carpark
Matiatia upper gravel carpark, The official name is Owhanake Carpark, is a free 48 hour parking lot that is a 8-10 minute walk from the Fullers terminal.
Onetangi Secret Carpark
“Onetangi Secret Carpark”- I call it this because the carpark signage is minimal, and trees are now preventing a view of it from the road.
Kennedy Point Carpark
The 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, 1-2 disability and…
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.
Putaki Bay Fishing Spot
Putaki Bay is a quiet bay situated off Putiki Reserve. It has plenty of accessible rocks to fish off, just keep an eye on the tides or it'll be a…
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.
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.
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…
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.
Awaawaroa Road
Awaawaroa Road is located in the bottom end more specifically Awaawaroa. The speed limit is 40 km/h. This road leads down to Poderi Crisci.
Newton Road
Newton Road is a dead end road located in Oneroa. It is the road access to Fisherman's rock walkway. The road is quiet with about 20 residential properties.
Albert Crescent
Albert Crescent is residential dead end road located in Ostend. Situated on the road is G.A.S station and a playcentre. The speed limit is 30 km/h.
Miami Avenue
Miami Avenue is business street located in Surfdale Waiheke, The speed limit is 30 km/h. This is the main road of Surfdale passing most of the key Surfdale businesses.
Junction Road
Junction Road is a inclined residential road located in Oneroa/Palm Beach Waiheke. The road links off from Pacific Parade. The speed limit of 40km/h.
Lannan Road
Lannan Road is a narrow road located in Surfdale, that connects from a top of Tetley Road down to Surfdale Beach and The Esplanade. The speed limit is 30 km/h.
Orca
The Orca, or Killer Whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the dolphin family. Recognisable by being black and white with white eye patches.
Little Shag
The little shag is a small shag, with a short yellow bill, black feet, a relatively long tail, usually spotted in the ocean searching for food or hanging around Waiheke…
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.
Variable Oyster Catcher
The variable oystercatcher is a stocky coastal bird with a long, bright orange bill, it is located on many quiet beaches such as Blackpool, Whakanewha and Anzac bay.
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.