Waiheke Island Activities

From action-packed watersports to peaceful gardens and galleries, Waiheke Island has a full range of activities on offer. Enjoy a sailing experience or a bike ride around the island, or get close to nature with a kayak trip or scenic walk.

Arcturus

With elegant looks and a history that links her to one of America's greatest war heroes, General George S. Patton, Arcturus is still making her living in style - offering guests a first-class sailing vacation in Auckland. Full/half day or sunset cruises are available, and catering can be arranged. Beautiful scenery, exciting sailing, snorkelling and diving, or exploring distinctive flora and fauna are all accessible on Arcturus.
Bruce the Skipper Mobile: 0274 779 023
Website: www.classicboatcharter.com
To book: I-SITE contact 09 372 1234

Bike Hire Waiheke Island

A great way to explore the island at your leisure and get close to nature. Excellent quality bikes, 21-speed, clean, tidy, and well maintained. The office is located on Maitatia Wharf (ferry terminal), giving you the perfect opportunity to pick up your transport and return it at the end of the day. Optional multi-day hires are also available with discounts.

Telephone: 64 9 372 7937
Website: www.waihekebikehire.co.nz
Mountain bikes are also available from the Waiheke Visitors Information Centre in Oneroa. Pre-book your bike hire on 09 372 1234.

Connells Bay Sculpture Park

Artworks by New Zealand sculptors are showcased at Connells Bay, where art and nature are united to create special spaces for site-specific sculpture. Viewing these awe-inspiring artworks on a guided walk is an experience to be treasured. The collection contains over 28 sculptures, along with an annual Temporary Sculpture Installation Project and a bi-annual Photographic Project. Bookings are essential and children must be supervised.
Telephone: +64 9 372 8957
Website: www.connellsbay.co.nz

Dead Dog Bay – Wetland Garden & Sculpture

The garden is focussed on the Okoka Wetland, an area of Special Ecological Significance, which adjoins the sandy, sheltered and historic beach of Wharetane Bay (Dead Dog Bay). Well-formed paths give easy access through mixed plantings of natives, perennials, orchard, and exotic trees. NZ contemporary artworks and sculpture enhance both intimate and expansive spaces. Open every day from 10am, allow 60- 90 minutes.
Telephone: 09 3726748
Email: lance.peterson7@gmail.com
Website: www.deaddogbay.co.nz

Fishing Waiheke

Come aboard the Grace, a 12-metre/40-foot vessel built in traditional design, with New Zealand timbers for great safety and comfort. Half-day, full-day and multi-day charters are available, and we specialise in group charters for fishing, diving, and sightseeing. Terry, the owner and skipper, knows all the great places around Waiheke and the Gulf.


Email: Terry@fishingwaiheke.co.nz
Website:www.fishingwaiheke.co.nz
Bookings: I-SITE contact 09 372 1234

Generation Yacht Charters

Generation Yacht Charters offer half-day and full-day sailing charters with friendly, experienced crew. The yacht is very well designed for safe sailing, so everything is controlled from the cockpit. A maximum of 6 guests are allowed on board, to enable hands-on involvement or just sitting back and relaxing. Sailing routes are very flexible.

Telephone:+64 9 372 2220
Email: mike@gosailing.co.nz
Website: www.gosailing.co.nz.

Ocean Man

For the ultimate free diving and spear fishing experience! Ocean Man offers a full range of snorkeling activities, from an educational introduction to snorkeling for the new diver, to fully guided free diving experiences exploring some of Waiheke’s diving hot spots. The Ocean Man experience can put you back in touch with our oceans and can teach you how to gather seafood in a sustainable way.
Telephone Scott: 027 2688 233
E mail: info@oceanman.co
To book contact i-SITE 09 372 1234.

Flight Hauraki

Flight Hauraki offers passenger transfer and scenic flights. They typically operate between Waiheke and Auckland Airport, Great Barrier and North Shore. Their scenic flights are based around Waiheke, Auckland CBD and the Coromandel. They operate 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset, on an unscheduled basis. Scenic flights start from $85 per person, minimum 2 people and last approximately 20 minutes. Charter flights between any other destination are available.
Click here to view details and to book

Stand Up Paddle Board

Stand-up paddle boarding is a watersport that can be enjoyed by people of any age, size, strength and ability. Waiheke Island provides a magical playground for stand up paddling. Take one of our guided tours along the beautiful coastline and explore the hundreds of little bays, unseen from the land. Enjoy the peace and tranquility as you glide between rocky inlets, admiring the marine life below.
Call or text: 021 727 794.
Website: www.boardriderswaiheke.co.nz
To book: I-SITE contact 09 372 1234.

te aura sailing catamaran charters

A charter on Te Arua is a fantastic way to experience the magical islands of the Hauraki Gulf, with their pristine white beaches, hidden coves, abundant marine life and safe anchorages. Te Aura is a fast, stable and roomy catamaran designed for luxury charter. Twilight, overnight and daytime cruises are available. Relax amongst scenic bays or take the helm and enjoy hands on sailing.
Email: enquiries@islandsailing.co.nz
Website: www.islandsailing.co.nz

Waiheke Bowling Club

Waiheke Bowling Club has been part of the community since 1945. In a friendly atmosphere with a fully licenced bar and quality, affordable meals, we are able to offer visitors a fun day trying their hand at lawn bowls. Please phone ahead to make sure there is a member to welcome you, sign you in and show you the ropes. 


Location: 2 Marama Ave, Surfdale.
Telephone: 09 372 7108

Waiheke Fishing Charters

Come fishing with us on our new Panga boat, purpose-built for soft baiting, light inshore trolling and saltwater fly fishing. Experience some of the best light-tackle fishing in the world around the beautiful waters of Waiheke and the Hauraki Gulf.  Top-quality equipment, snorkeling gear and novice tuition are available, and we target Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish, Trevally, Kawhai and John Dory.
Telephone Mark: 09 372 9467
To book: I-SITE contact 09 372 1234
Website: http://waihekefishingcharters.co.nz/

Waiheke golf club

Waiheke Golf Club is the only golf course situated on Waiheke Island. We have a 9 hole course surrounded by lovely views of vineyards. We are on the Waiheke bus route, and have a club house and bar where you can relax and grab a coffee. Golf carts and clubs available for hire.

Our course is planted in mature trees with water views from several holes. Open every day from 8.30am-5pm. Green fees are $25.
Telephone: 09 372 8886
Email: waiheke@golf.co.nz
Website: www.waihekegolfclub.co.nz

Waiheke Sea Kayaks

Ross Adventures offers various kayaking packages from guided half-day excursions to full overnight trips. Explore a mangrove system and paddle into a lagoon with rare bird species. The short distances from Waiheke to the outer islands gives even more options for exploring the area.

Telephone: +64 9 372 5550
Email: ross@kayakwaiheke.co.nz
Website: www.kayakwaiheke.co.nz

Wild on Waiheke

Wild on Waiheke is a unique multi-activity venue offering a range of activities, including archery and laser claybird shooting, set within the magic of a vineyard and brewery. Their on-site team building division specializes in customized team events such as The Great Escape Team Challenge and The Wild Woozey, suitable for conference and family groups, team away-days and Christmas parties.
Address: 82 Onetangi Road, Onetangi.
Telephone: +64 9 3724225
Email: info@wildonwaiheke.co.nz
Website: www.wildonwaiheke.co.nz.