Waiheke Musical Museum

Overview

Waiheke Musical Museum is located in Oneroa. It is a small, independent museum of rare & antique musical instruments featuring regular live concerts.

Entry into the facility is donations only. They offer regular classical concerts, open days, group tours, and community events.

The museum also known as “Whittaker’s Musical Museum” was founded in 1996 by Lloyd and Joan Whittaker who, for years, had collected musical instruments from second hand shops, antique dealers and various old sheds located all around New Zealand.

The museum still houses their unique collection of antique & unusual instruments within a performance venue.

Waiheke Tourism

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Gear Grab – Hire

Gear Grab is a hire shop on Waiheke, they have a wide range of everyday gear. Their store consists of party, gaming, outdoors, household, tech 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.

KAK’s Real Fruit Ice Cream

KAK's real fruit ice cream is a new addition to Waiheke, located in Oneroa village is this cute little ice cream cart an absolutely perfect addition to the hot summers.

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.

Waiheke Wings

Waiheke Wings operates at the Carsons Airfield on Waiheke, they fly to a few destinations around the gulf islands, Auckland and also offer scenic tours.

Palm Beach

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Island Direct

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Arcadia

Arcadia is a laidback style restaurant located metres away from Palm Beach. Their menu is not fussy, they use fresh quality ingredients to create good, honest food.

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.

Charlie Farleys

Charlie Farleys is Waiheke's favourite Onetangi gastropub. It is a restaurant/bar with a relaxed vibe right on the beach front of Onetangi beach.

Take A Bite Cafe

Take A Bite is a small delightful café located on in Ostend on Belgium Street. They offer delicious handmade pastries, breakfast items, light lunches and coffees.

Island Scoot

Island Scoot is a local scooter hire business based in Ostend, they hire premium retro scooters combined with a classic Italian design.

Kayak Waiheke

Kayak Waiheke is a kayak and canoe tour agency located at Matiatia Bay. They hire out paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and a few inland activities.

Waiheke Explorer

Waiheke Explorer is popular hop on hop off tour, that showcases the best wineries, restaurants, shops, art galleries, beaches, and nature walks Waiheke has to offer.

On The Hunt Charters

On The Hunt Charters is a fishing charter company, that specialises in small group charters, half or full day fishing trips around Waiheke Island.

Passage Rock

Passage rock is a restaurant/vineyard located on the outskirts of waiheke, it offers delicious food, fine wine and a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by beautiful Syrah vines.

Bisou Cafe

Bisou Cafe brings a taste of Europe to Waiheke Island, serving up savoury and sweet crepes, freshly baked baguettes and pastries alongside Eighthirty coffee and fresh juices.

Red Crab Thai Restaurant

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Shop The Rock

Shop the Rock is a local gift shop located in Oneroa, they sell a range of Waiheke and New Zealand-made gifts and souvenirs. Perfect for gifting or keepsakes.

Waiheke Bike Hire

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Museum Features

• Box office
• Tours
• Newsletter
• Classic instruments
• Open days

Access Information

The best way to access Waiheke Musical Museum is off Korora Road.

Parking is located in the Artworks parking lot. Additional parking is located roadside or down at the main Oneroa Carpark.

Longer vehicles would be best to park on a side street as most of the mentioned parking lots don’t have very long parking spots.

If you need more information on parking visit our carparks section.

Wheelchair Access

Yes, Waiheke Musical Museum is wheelchair accessible.

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