Putaki Bay Fishing Spot - Waiheke Island Overview

Ostend, Waiheke Shelly Beach Road

Terrain Type Jaggered Rocks

Foot Access 3-5 Min Walk

Parking Free on-site

Accessibility Not Available

Access Difficulty 5/10

Rubbish Bins Not Available

Facilities Yes Available

Overview

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 wet walk back to the beach.

Putaki Bay fishing spot is located off Putiki Reserve down the far end of Shelly Beach Road. There is a cul-de-sac/ dead end with plenty of roadside parking.

Situated on Putiki Reserve is a public toilet and a nice walking track to the point.

This fishing spot is accessed next to the Waiheke Sea Scouts Hall via a few manmade dirt steps down the bank.

It is a quiet, peaceful spot to just relax, think and fish.

When we were there we saw many fish boil ups, sting ray and caught snapper of various sizes and kahawai.

Waiheke Tourism

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.

Island Direct

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Red Crab Thai Restaurant

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KAK’s Real Fruit Ice Cream

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Take A Bite Cafe

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Arcadia

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Waiheke Bike Hire

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Shop The Rock

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Enclosure Bay

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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.

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.

Palm Beach

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Charlie Farleys

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Island Scoot

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

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).

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.

Fish species spotted

Snapper
Kahawai
Sting Ray

Hire Fishing Gear

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

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 – Shelly Beach Road
Wheelchair – No
Truck/Boat – No
Bike – No
Walking – Yes

The best way to access Putaki Bay fishing spot is parking on Shelly Beach Road. Access via foot through Putiki Reserve and down dirt steps past the Sea Scouts Hall to Putaki Bay beach.

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.