Kristie’s guidebook to the best of Waiheke Island
Fun and / or Relaxation
Shady Pohutakawa trees, large grass area, barbeque facilities, benches and swings for the kids.
Lovely bay to enjoy on a kayak, SUP or boat with the whole family.
25 locals recommend
Oneroa Beach
191 Ocean View RdShady Pohutakawa trees, large grass area, barbeque facilities, benches and swings for the kids.
Lovely bay to enjoy on a kayak, SUP or boat with the whole family.
The whitest, and largest white sand beach on Waiheke.
Great for swimming, walking, fishing and boating.
Has a general store and play ground close by, takeaway as well as dine-in options and a liquor store.
43 locals recommend
Onetangi Beach
The StrandThe whitest, and largest white sand beach on Waiheke.
Great for swimming, walking, fishing and boating.
Has a general store and play ground close by, takeaway as well as dine-in options and a liquor store.
Enclosed almost entirely by rocks which makes it a safe bay for little kids, for snorkeling, diving and rock exploring.
6 locals recommend
Enclosure Bay
Enclosed almost entirely by rocks which makes it a safe bay for little kids, for snorkeling, diving and rock exploring.
A mature coastal forest filled with streams, tress, plants, wetlands and birds.
42 locals recommend
Whakanewha Regional Park
75 Gordons RdA mature coastal forest filled with streams, tress, plants, wetlands and birds.
Lovely long (and short) walkways, WW2 gun emplacements and underground tunnels.
23 locals recommend
Stony Batter Historic Reserve
Lovely long (and short) walkways, WW2 gun emplacements and underground tunnels.
Food scene
Gorgeous bay filled with an array of visiting boats and yachts.
Offering tapas platters and wine tastings at Waiheke's only beachfront tasting room.
Picnic tables, gas BBQ, public toilets all available.
60 locals recommend
Man O' War Vineyards
725 Man O War Bay RdGorgeous bay filled with an array of visiting boats and yachts.
Offering tapas platters and wine tastings at Waiheke's only beachfront tasting room.
Picnic tables, gas BBQ, public toilets all available.
Neighbourhoods
A lively strip just above the beach, and the main hub of the Island.
Offering a vibrant cafe scene, bars and restaurants, boutique art and craft stores and butchery.
6 locals recommend
Oneroa Village Lane
Oneroa Village LaneA lively strip just above the beach, and the main hub of the Island.
Offering a vibrant cafe scene, bars and restaurants, boutique art and craft stores and butchery.