Fantail
The Fantail is a well known NZ bird due to its distinctive fanned tail. Locations found on Waiheke are any well-treed parks, bush walks and even properties.
Birds
Waiheke features dense bush that is filled with birds, geckos and other native wildlife. Local walking tracks allow you to get a closer look.
Southside beaches nest the dotterel. Whakanewha has a protected section on the beach. In an attempt to the boost the low numbers in New Zealand.
The bottom end of Waiheke has introduced the brown kiwi which breeding has been reported.
NZ Dotterel
The New Zealand Dotterel is a shorebird which breeds on beaches in NZ’s North Island. Locations found on Waiheke are Whakanewha, Anzac Bay and Blackpool.
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Little Palm Beach
Little Palm also known as “Nudie Beach” is a nudist beach located on the western side of Palm Beach. Waihekes only beach where its safe to swim and sunbathe naked.
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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.
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Waiheke Honey Company
Waiheke honey is a local honey business that offers organic and unpasteurized honey. They have a range of different size jars and a few types of honey to choose from.
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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.