Must do in Waiheke Island

15 July, 2024

Experience the beauty of Waiheke Island on a ferry ride from Auckland. See the local sights with the ease of a rental car from Waiheke car rental starting at just $49!

Stop at iconic island wineries such as the Batch, Mudbrick, Cable Bay and more

Cruise the sparkling waters of Auckland Harbour on the trip to Waiheke.

Visit attractions like Oneroa Village, Oneroa Beach, Onetangi beach front and several local wineries. It’s the most flexible and cost-effective to explore the island with car hire from waiheke car rental. www.waihekecarrental.co.nz

Visit Waiheke Island’s Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Glide across a canopy of native New Zealand bush on a 3-hour zipline adventure on Waiheke Island. Enjoy 3 stunning 650-foot ziplines, look down over stunning vineyards, and tracts of original forest.

Waiheke Island: Double Headland Premium Guided Coastal Walk

hike among the beautiful nature of Waiheke Island. Enjoy a small-group, premium hiking experience that can be personalized on the day to your interests.

Or Hike on our own at one of the trails

• Church Bay Circuit – 3 hour loop from Matiatia Bay to Oneroa Bay and back.

• Whakanewha Regional Park – A number of epic tracks. The Nikau Track (2.5 hours) or the Pa Loop Track (30 minutes) are my favourites. The forest, beaches and streams are stunning to explore.

• Matiatia – Owhanake Loop – 3 hour loop from Matiatia to the Owhanake Bay with coastal views.

• Little Oneroa Beach Walk – 2 hour loop that joins the Oneroa Beach to the Newton Reserve. An easy walk but has long staircase options.

• Hekerua Bay to Palm Beach – 2 hours in one direction on a concrete zig zag track past a number of beaches.

• Te Whau Loop – 3.5 hour walk from Onetangi Sports Park to Kaukaru Bay Forest Reserve.

• Ontetangi Reserve – Hikes ranging from 10 minutes to 2 hours. A great spot for bird watching and kauri tree spotting

Watch the Sunset

Sunsets on Waiheke Island are said to be some of the most beautiful in New Zealand.

Visit Stony Batter Historic Reserve

It seems odd that this unassuming island would hold the large gun emplacements and tunnels on a remote side of the island, but it’s there for you to explore.

Near Onetangi on the Eastern side of Waiheke, you can visit the Stony Batter Historic Reserve.

It’s an open air museum that’s free to visit, surrounded by nature.