Waiheke Tours & Walks

A Waiheke Island tour is the perfect way to see some of the island's treasures. There are several tours on Waiheke to choose from, to suit all tastes and budgets. Many tours stop off at wineries, olive groves or art studios, whilst others offer personalised itineraries, including Harley Davidson rides and hop-on, hop-off buses to explore the island on your own.

Ananda Tours

Take a tour around Waiheke Island in the comfort of Ananda Tours mini buses or coaches. Stop off and experience some of Waiheke's award-winning wineries, olive oils and local art and crafts. Choose from one of Ananda Tours' standard tour packages or design you own and leave the rest up to Ananda Tours. Website:www.ananda.co.nz.

Culture Tours

Getting away from the large buses discover the wine, arts and sights that is Waiheke-culture. We cater for couples, small groups and families, so no big buses and crowds of tourists, just you and your group. Website:www.seewaiheke.co.nz.

Fishing Waiheke

Come aboard the Grace, a 12 metre / 40 foot vessel built in a traditional design with New Zealand timbers for great safety and comfort. Fishing Waiheke provides half-day, full day, and multi-day charters and specialise in group charters for fishing, diving, and sightseeing. Terry the owner and skipper knows all the great places around Waiheke and the Gulf.
Website: www.fishingwaiheke.co.nz

Fullers Waiheke Explorer Tour

Combine your ferry travel to Waiheke with our 1 ½ hour scenic tour of the island, plus unlimited bus travel for the rest of the day. It’s a great way to make the most of a day trip to Waiheke, offering you flexible and cost effective transport, while introducing you to the island’s best sights.
Website: www.fullers.co.nz

Fullers taste of Waiheke Tour

Taste the best of Waiheke food and wine on this delicious tour. Enjoy a day sampling wine and olives at three vineyards and an olive estate. You’ll be greeted by your tour bus driver who will transport you to Stoneyridge Vineyard for a tour and tastings followed by a light lunch of frittata and fresh seasonal salad. The tour continues with Rangihoua Estate’s award winning olive oils and then on to Wild on Waiheke’s wines, beers and a sample of locally produced food, olive oils and preserves. The picturesque Mudbrick Vineyard concludes the tour with tastings and views over the Hauraki Gulf.
Website: www.fullers.co.nz

Fullers wine on waiheke Tour

The Fullers ‘Wine on Waiheke’ deluxe vineyard tour combines world class wine with the beautiful surroundings of Waiheke Island. Following your cruise to Waiheke Island, you’ll be greeted by your tour bus driver who will transport you to the picturesque Mudbrick Vineyard with views over the Hauraki Gulf while you enjoy tastings of their premium wines. Next you’ll travel to The Goldie Room, where the experience extends to a tour of the vineyard as well as tastings and a platter of nibbles. Last stop is Te Whau Vineyard, acclaimed for its restaurant, 5-star wines, stunning 360-degree views and outstanding architecture.
Website: www.fullers.co.nz

fullers Waiheke island hopper

Hop-on, hop-off - it's the simplest way to see Waiheke. Experience the islands unique lifestyle along with beautiful beaches, vineyards, olive groves, native bush and laid back seaside villages. See Waiheke at your own pace by hopping between one of three island loops with a one-day or two-day pass. Full day Hopper pass available. Includes travel on regular bus services.
Website: www.fullers.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. $49 per person, minimum 2 people.
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Waiheke Island Adventure Tours

Waiheke Island Adventure Tours offer a wide range of tours from the comfort of their 15-seater bus. Options include winery and vineyard tours, scenic tours, guided coastal walks, tours of Stonybatter Historic Reserve, art tours and transfers around the island. Website: www.waihekeislandadventures.com.

Waiheke Island Wine Tours

Waiheke Island Wine Tours offers small and highly personalised vineyard tours. After a short ferry ride across the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf, visitors will enjoy a scenic tour of Waiheke Island with full commentary in air-conditioned comfort, visiting three TOP vineyards and tasting at least three wines at each. Prices are $99 p/p for a shared tour and $230 p/p for an exclusive tour (minimum two people). Waiheke Island Wines Tours are Qualmark endorsed.

Website: www.waihekeislandwinetours.co.nz.

Waiheke Walks

Walks on Waiheke Island provide the perfect way to get close to nature and discover the beauty of the island. While some of the walks on Waiheke are easy strolls, most walking experiences on the island are of tramping track standard and require a reasonable level of fitness. While on your walk, be sure to respect the environment.

Whakanewha Regional Park

2.5 Hours ~ Access: Gordons Road

On the south side of Waiheke Island, Whakanewha Regional Park is known for its mature coastal forest, cascading streams, and sweeping crescent-shaped beach, which is cut in two by a forest-covered headland. At high tide the water is shallow, warm and ideal for children.

For more information visit www.arc.govt.nz

Matiatia/Owhanake Loop

3 Hours ~ Access: Matiatia Wharf

This walk is ideal to take in as much of the island as possible without venturing too far from the ferry and Oneroa Village. The main loop takes about three hours at a leisurely pace, while several side trips take in some of Waiheke Island's historical highlights.

Church Bay Circuit

3 Hours ~ Access: Matiatia Wharf

Spectacular views, a special scenic reserve and an area of historical significance are features of this sometimes strenuous walk. Follow the beach to the southern end, cross the stream and climb the hillside to the first track intersection.

Onetangi Meanderings

2 Hours ~ Access: The Strand

Onetangi is Waiheke's longest ocean beach. A particularly beautiful part of the island, Onetangi Bay has a long, white-sand beach, ideal for family outings, safe swimming and for picnics, with a choice of refreshment establishments.

Oneroa / Blackpool Stretch

1.5 Hours ~ Access: Tui Street

This walk starts at the island's main village, Oneroa. Two access ways are available from Oneroa Village to Oneroa Beach - one on the corner of Oceanview and Waikare Roads, and the other opposite the Red Cross Hall.

Hekerua Bay to Palm Beach

2 Hours ~ Access: Top of Goodwin Ave & Queen's Dr

A concrete path zig-zags down through Watters Glen to Hekerua Bay. Turn hard-right from the end of the concrete path to access Te Aroha Avenue. The incline is gentle and grassed for 250 metres, then becomes a steep track with more than 100 steps.

Stony Batter Historic Reserve

1 Hour ~ Access: Man O' War Bay Road (follow signposts)

Stony Batter was part of the Auckland coastal defense system but fortunately Auckland was never attacked and the guns were never fired in anger. The fortifications include an underground tunnel system (entrance fee applies).

For more information on walks visit www.doc.govt.nz.