Waiheke Island Sightseeing

Sightseeing on Waiheke Island is a great way to spend a day – and there’s plenty to see! Stroll through sculpture parks, visit unique museums and shop for souvenirs at the many craft studios and markets. And don’t forget to take in the impressive WWII gun emplacements at Stony Batter - a Waiheke Island must-see.

Connells Bay Sculpture Park

Breathtaking coastal property with special spaces dedicated for a growing New Zealand sculptures, which are scattered throughout the park. Open by appointment only, mid October to mid April. Bookings are essential and children must be supervised.
Location: Cowes Bay Road, Connells Bay
Website: www.connellsbay.co.nz

Ostend Market

A colourful weekly market with a great atmosphere. The market sells hand-made crafts, ceramics, pottery, fruit, vegetables, food, clothing and plants.
The market operates every Saturday from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Location: Ostend War Memorial Hall.
Website: www.ostendmarket.co.nz.

Scenic Flight

Take off from Waiheke Airfield to buzz around the most picturesque Island in the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island - The Island of Wine. From above you'll see every bay, every vineyard and every beach from Matiatia to Stony Batter. This is an absolute must see and the only way to capture all of the Island's intricacies in shape and stature. Minimum 12 minutes flight time. Click here to view details and to book.

Stony Batter Gun Emplacements

Built during WWII, this is a fascinating place to visit with its restored network of 1.3km's of tunnels, three concrete gun emplacements, magazines, an engine room, command post and associated military history.
Location: eastern end of Waiheke. Access via Man O' War Bay Road
Website: www.doc.govt.nz

Te Whau Garden

Te Whau has a beautiful garden bush walk which is open to the public. Highlights include gardens fully planted with subtropicals, perennials, palms, and natives, a moderate grade forest track through coastal broadleaf forest, and garden art and sculpture.
Location: Vintage Lane, Te Whau
Website: www.tewhaugarden.co.nz

Toytime

A nostalgic review of over 2,000 diecast models and toys on display. Open Sundays only from 10am - 4pm.

Location: 51 Pacific Parade, Surfdale
For more information phone (09) 372 8659.

 

Waiheke Community Art Gallery

The Waiheke Community Art Gallery is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting visual arts and crafts. The gallery exhibits works by local, national and international artists and the shop offers a range of reasonably priced art and gifts. Admission is free. Open 7 days, 10am to 4pm.Location: 2 Korora Rd , Oneroa. Telephone: (09) 372 9907Website: www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz

Waiheke Island Farmers Market

Held every Sunday 10am - 2pm - rain or shine!

Location: No 7 Belgium St, Ostend.
Website: www.marketground.co.nz

Waiheke Island Historical Village

This village consists of the Woolshed Museum and two cottages, which display a collection of artifacts, including the textile gallery, photography display, wool press and whaler's cauldron.

Location: 165 Onetangi Straight, Onetangi
For more information phone (09) 372 7143 or (09) 373 6861.

Whittakers Musical Museum

A unique opportunity to see a well presented show featuring a variety of instruments dating back to the 1500s.Open 10am - 4pm, the show begins at 1pm.
Location: Artworks Courtyard, 2 Korora St, Oneroa
For more information phone (09) 372 5573
Website: www.musical-museum.org