Waiheke Island

Travel Guide
Waiheke Island featuring general coastal views, skyline and landscape views
Waiheke Island which includes a beach and general coastal views
Waiheke Island showing a sandy beach
Waiheke Island featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline
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Where to stay in Waiheke Island

I just arrived on Waiheke Island and already know that this will be one fantastic day! It is very easy to get here - catch the ferry in downtown Auckland and in 40 min you will be at this magnificent beach!

Oneroa

Unique features of Oneroa include the wineries and beaches. Make a stop by Oneroa Beach or Palm Beach while you're exploring the area.

Oneroa
Woke up to this! 
A few ships in the night

Onetangi

Onetangi is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Onetangi Beach and Casita Miro.

Onetangi
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Ostend

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Ostend. You might want to make time for a stop at Anzac Bay or Obsidian Vineyard.

Ostend
Palm Beach featuring a beach and landscape views as well as children

Palm Beach

Though Palm Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palm Beach and Enclosure Bay.

Palm Beach
Vineyards on the Waiheke are something you need to see!!! For me this is definitely one of the favorite spots on the island...

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Surfdale

If you're spending some time in Surfdale, Kennedy Point and Surfdale Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Surfdale
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Blackpool

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Blackpool and you might want to plan a stop by Oneroa Beach and Mudbrick Vineyard while you're in the area.

Blackpool
Waiheke Island Resort
Waiheke Island Resort
3.5 out of 5
4 Bay Road, Palm Beach, Waiheke Island
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Waiheke Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Palm Beach and Enclosure Bay are ...
7.8/10 Good! (313 reviews)
"Was told we needed to pay a $25 late check out fee at 11am. Thought this was unnecessary and spoilt an otherwise pleasant experience. Staff could simply have reminded us at 10am that we needed to check out by 10am instead of waiting until 11am and then telling us about the charge."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

Waiheke Island Resort
Circular Bay Cottage with private beach
Circular Bay Cottage with private beach
Awaawaroa Bay
Stay at this cottage in Waiheke Island. Enjoy a private beach, air conditioning, and a spa tub. Popular attractions Poderi Crisci and Onetangi Forest and Bird ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Circular Bay Cottage
"We were so excited to stay at this property. The location is incredible. Unfortunately the cottage was a little underwhelming. For the price paid per night, our expectations were high. What we expected was a considered, highly thoughtful interior and guest experience. The interior was relatively ..."

Reviewed on 22 November 2024

Circular Bay Cottage with private beach
Onetangi Beach Apartments
Onetangi Beach Apartments
3.5 out of 5
5-7 Fourth Avenue, Onetangi, Waiheke Island
The price is AED 501 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
AED 501
AED 581 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Waiheke Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Onetangi Beach and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
"Lovely laid back place to stay! Incredibly close to the beach with great cafes and restaurants around. Service was lovely and everything was nice and easy."

Reviewed on 8 December 2024

Onetangi Beach Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Onetangi Beach Apartments
Onetangi Beach Apartments
3.5 out of 5
5-7 Fourth Avenue, Onetangi, Waiheke Island
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Waiheke Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Onetangi Beach and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
"Lovely laid back place to stay! Incredibly close to the beach with great cafes and restaurants around. Service was lovely and everything was nice and easy."

Reviewed on 8 December 2024

Onetangi Beach Apartments
Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments
Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments
4 out of 5
23 Calais Terrace, Ostend, Waiheke Island
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Waiheke Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Anzac Bay and Dead ...
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
"Charming, serene spacious studio with peaceful garden, great natural light, felt like a treehouse. very clean with comfy, quality bedding & towels."

Reviewed on 18 November 2024

Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments
Circular Bay Cottage with private beach
Circular Bay Cottage with private beach
Awaawaroa Bay
Stay at this cottage in Waiheke Island. Enjoy a private beach, air conditioning, and a spa tub. Popular attractions Poderi Crisci and Onetangi Forest and Bird ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Circular Bay Cottage
"We were so excited to stay at this property. The location is incredible. Unfortunately the cottage was a little underwhelming. For the price paid per night, our expectations were high. What we expected was a considered, highly thoughtful interior and guest experience. The interior was relatively ..."

Reviewed on 22 November 2024

Circular Bay Cottage with private beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Lexi

The island is beautiful and we enjoyed the wineries.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The beaches are awsom