Waiheke Island Overview

Waiheke Beaches

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.

Anzac Bay

Anzac Bay 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.

Enclosure Bay

Enclosure Bay is semi hidden gem bay made of rock formations that almost entirely enclose the bay from the sea. This creates a natural, shallow swimming pool.

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…

Putiki Bay

Putiki Bay is the home of Waiheke house boats and the little yellow submarine, it is a beautiful calm little bay that wraps around the Causeway and Wharf Road.

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…

Rocky Bay/Kuakarau Bay

Rocky Bay also formally known as Kuakarau Bay is a pretty quiet bay, it is perfect for a picnic and a fun space for children to play on its wooden…

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.

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.

Picnic Bay

Picnic bay 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.

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…

Pohutukawa Bay

Pohutukawa Bay is a small bay located in Orapiu near the wharf. Above the bay is a 4WD only cliffside road also known as Hunterville Road. The bay allows boat…

Featured Events

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.

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.

Waiheke Ostend Market

Waiheke Ostend Market is a local market. Running every Saturday. Stalls are based around delicious food, home grown produce and crafts.

Featured Takeaways

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).

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

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.

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.

Featured Accommodation

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 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.

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 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 Carparks

Wharf Road Carpark

Wharf Road Carpark is located in Ostend near the boat ramp. There are about 6-8 parks designed for cars towing boats, plus some side parking for regular length cars.

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…

Third Ave / Charlie Farley’s Carpark

Third Avenue carpark is located near the beach front of Onetangi Beach. It is usually full during warmer seasons. Taken up by Charlie Farley cafe customers and beachgoers.

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.

Matiatia Main Carpark

Matiatia main carpark is the largest paid carpark on Waiheke located near Fullers ferry terminal. Parking costs are either $3.50 or $6.50.

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.

Waiheke Fishing Spots

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

Waiheke Roads

Coromandel Road

Coromandel Road is a residential street located in Oneroa. The road is a long windy coastal road leading towards Sandy Bay and Enclosure Bay.

Eden Terrace

Eden Terrace is residential street located in Onetangi. The Anglican church and Onetangi Four Square are situated on the road. The speed limit is 30 km/h.

View Road

View Road is a windy narrow road located in Ostend. The roads links off from Crescent Road East and exits out by Sea View Road. The road has a speed…

Queens Drive

Queens Drive is a residential/main road located in the Oneroa heights of Waiheke. The road has many side streets and leads in many directions. The speed limit is 30km/h.

Fairview Crescent

Fairview Crescent is a residential road located in Omiha/Rocky Bay Waiheke. This tree covered road is a narrow curved road with many side streets.

Marama Avenue

Marama Avenue is a quiet residential road located in Surfdale. Situated on this road is the Waiheke Bowling Club. The road has a speed limit of 30 km/h.