Omiha Bay

Overview

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 to the boat ramp.

Omiha Bay is a sandy/shelly bay accessed off Glenbrook Road down a small paved road. There is plenty of space to turn a boat trailer around and a concrete ramp allowing access on to the sand.

Omiha Bay is usually a pretty quiet bay with plenty of shade from the trees and a little tyre swing for kids.

A toilet, bbq, table and rubbish bins are available at this bay. Which is perfect for cooking up your fresh catch or enjoying a picnic.

Above Omiha Bay on Glen Brook Road is a bus stop and a unpaved road called Pohutukawa Avenue. Which is a dead end road that leads to the historic boat sheds, one of the most-photographed spots on the island and a unique wedding photoshoot opportunity.

Make sure you put your handbrakes on when parking near this bay, many cars have gone straight into the ocean.

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Beach Amenities

• Picnic Table
• Boat ramp
• Toilet
• BBQ
• Swing
• Parking

Key Access Points

From Glenbrook Road

The only road access to Omiha Bay is via Glenbrook Road which links on from Obrien Road the main road. Just after the roundabout there is a road leading you down towards the bay.

Well Known For

• Boat mooring
• Historic Boats sheds/club
• Boat ramp

Hire Beach Gear

If you need beach items on your stay at Waiheke, there is a local hire shop called Gear Grab, they have a range of beach items, like sea scooters, metal detectors, beach speakers, sea biscuits, beach tents and games starting at a price of $5 for the smaller toys.

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