Esplanade Fishing - Waiheke Island Overview

Oneroa, Waiheke The Esplanade

Terrain Type Rocks/Gravel

Foot Access 5 Min Walk

Parking Surfdale Parking

Accessibility Limited Access

Access Difficulty 4/10

Rubbish Bins Not Available

Facilities Not Available

Overview

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. Locals have caught kahawai here.

The main area to fish is closer to Surfdale entrance of the road, there is a corner that has been allocated for fishing with a few seats to sit at, it can be quite popular for casual fisherman.

snags can also occur but that’s just the fun of rock fishing.

Waiheke Tourism

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Shop The Rock

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Update 2026

Late 2025 a gate was installed and the road that once allowed vehicles was closed off and is now for emergency services and pedestrians.

Fish species spotted

Trevally
Snapper
Kahawai
Spotties
Sting rays

Hire Fishing Gear

Gear Grab Waiheke hire Fishing rods for $30 each, they also sell small tackle packs and lures for $5

Bait and fishing equipment purchases

Most local Gas stations – BP, G.A.S, and Challenge sell baits

Dairies/Superettes

Ox Tackle Developments – They sell everything you need fishing – bait, gear and fishing rods.

Fish Species in New Zealand Waters

Fishing Rules

Stick to all New Zealand Fishing laws if too small put back and only take what you are allowed.

Access Information

Smaller Car – Parking Esplanade Road
Wheelchair – Yes
Truck/Boat – No boat access
Bike – Yes
Walking – Yes

The best way to access The Esplanade fishing spot is enter onto Esplanade Road from (Lannan Road) in Surfdale. The fishing spot is straight ahead on the first corner of the scenic road.

Waiheke Fishing Spots

Rubbish

Please take home everything you brought with you when you leave.

Keep our oceans clean, we are always taking home found rubbish and lines when we fish. Sea life pay the price when rubbish and fishing lines are left behind.