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Beaches on Waiheke Island

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WAIHEKE BEACHES

With it's own warm, dry micro-climate, blissful Waiheke Island has emerald waters lapping at the rocky bays on the island's landward side and some of the best sandy beaches on its ocean flank.  Waiheke beaches have long been a favorite escape for city dwellers and visitors alike - white sands, safe swimming, great fishing, coastal walking tracks ...  

With beautiful white beaches and turquoise water where else would you rather be?

Oneroa Beach

The white sands and calm waters of the sunny, north facing main beach in Oneroa is a sought-after destination for locals and visitors alike.

Lined with shady Pohutakawa trees and large grass areas with barbecue facilities, benches and swings, the beach is perfect for unwinding with friends and family. Explore the bay in a kayak, have a go at paddle boarding or just soak up the uninterrupted scenery all the way out to Chile before strolling back to your accommodation for a long cool drink.

Oneroa Bay is a popular and safe anchorage for bots seeking shelter from the predominant south-western winds, during holiday weekends, particularly Christmas and New Year, the bay at night is a veritable fairy grove of lights.  

You can even arrive on the Island in style via Seaplane landing in Oneroa Bay.

 

Accommodation in Oneroa Beach

The Little Blue Bach - in Oneroa village The Little Blue Bach - in Oneroa village
Eight on Church Eight on Church
Korora Estate Korora Estate
Ted's Cottage - space for the whole family Ted's Cottage - space for the whole family
Tiri Cottage - walk to Oneroa Village Tiri Cottage - walk to Oneroa Village
Karaka Sanctuary plus SPA pool Karaka Sanctuary plus SPA pool
Church Bay Estate with Pool Church Bay Estate with Pool
Hauraki Villa Views plus Spa Pool Hauraki Villa Views plus Spa Pool
Hei Matau Hei Matau
Absolute Beachfront Oneroa Bay Absolute Beachfront Oneroa Bay

Little Oneroa Beach

A small secluded beach at the eastern end of Oneroa Beach, separated only by a small headland and rocks which are easily navigable at low tide.

This little beach has everything, free BBQs, a children’s playground, an enormous grass area and a pristine white beach.

A general store on the other side of the car parking area has good coffee and ice cream cones. If you’re hungry for pizza, Dragonfired Pizzas are worth checking out or grab some Fish ‘n Chips or a Burger at the little Oneroa Takeaways behind the general store.

Accommodation in Little Oneroa Beach

Ondine Ondine

Palm Beach

Similar in shape to Oneroa Beach (complete with protruding cliff wall at the east end that separates a small private beach in Boatshed Bay).

It gets its name from the mature phoenix palms at the east end, where a public toilet and free BBQ facilities are also located. There is a children's playground in the middle section of the beach which also has a free BBQ area, public toilets and an outdoor public shower.

White sands, all day sun, safe swimming and good sheltered anchorage are all to be found at Palm Beach.

Just around the corner is The Palm Beach Store, and the newly open Bar and Restaurant Arcadia.

 

Little Palm Beach or Nudie Bay

A small clothes-optional beach at the far western end of Palm Beach, around the rocks, is frequently used for nude swimming and sun worshiping.

Accommodation in Palm Beach

The Condo The Condo
The Apartment The Apartment
Villa Solitude Villa Solitude
Villa Topaz Villa Topaz
Villa Casita Villa Casita
Villa Rosa Villa Rosa
Villa Sanctuary Villa Sanctuary
Villa Cabana Villa Cabana

Matiatia

Matiatia

Matiatia, at the North west end of the island, is where the passenger ferry wharf is located. The bay often has boats anchored and is rocky. There are walks around the headlands surrounding the bay and if you are lucky you could spot sting-rays sunning themselves in the shallows or dolphins playing in the bay.

Blackpool and Surfdale Beach

Blackpool Beach 

The south-facing counterpart of Oneroa Beach, lining the area of Blackpool is popular for kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and swimming at high tide.

 

Surfdale Beach 

A zoned-in beach on the southern side of Surfdale, separated from Blackpool Beach by a small protruding peninsula, which has a scenic unsealed route called The Esplanade linking the beaches.

A large tidal beach, which has views back to south east Auckland. Great for dog walking or exploring with children when the tide is out. There is a small set of shops including a diary, cafe, fruit and vege within 5 minutes’ walk from the beach.

Popular for kitesurfing. Also has a free BBQ area and children's playground.

Onetangi Beach

The longest beach on Waiheke, stretching approximately 2km in length, and also claims to be the whitest sand and having the largest Pohutukawa Trees of all the beaches on Waiheke Island.

"Weeping Sands" (the translation of "Onetangi")

Onetangi is also home to the Onetangi Beach Races, Auckland’s most iconic event which has been going for over 100 years.

A great swimming, walking and fishing beach with superb surf when the northerly blows. There are 3 bar / restaurants overlooking the gorgeous beach, being Charley Farley’s, The Boathouse and ThreeSevenTwo.

Free BBQ’s, tables and benches as well as public facilities are all available for use.

 

Accommodation in Onetangi Beach

Apartment on the Beach Apartment on the Beach
Moeraki Moeraki

Enclosure and Sandy Bay

Enclosure Bay is a little gem, with the warmest waters of all the bays, partially cut off from the sea by interesting rock formations, make for a very sheltered area that is safe for swimming. With lots of rock pools and coastal rock outcrops this is a great little beach for kids to go exploring. Great fishing off the rocks, kayaking and the snorkeling can be amazing too – if you’re lucky you might get to see some sea horses!

 

Sandy Bay

On the northern coastline of Waiheke Island. It is a great secluded beach with safe swimming for kids and one of the few beaches where boats can be launched all year round. If you’re lucky enough you might see a pod of Orcas swimming into Sandy Bay to feast on the resident stingrays. Truly a great spot for an early evening swim and to launch boats at high tide.

 

Accommodation in Enclosure and Sandy Bay

Beachfront Enclosure Bay Beachfront Enclosure Bay
Drop Anchor - Beachfront cottage Drop Anchor - Beachfront cottage

Cactus and Picnic Bay

Cactus Bay 

Considered by many Waihekeans as the most perfect beach and, with nearby Garden Cove, a romantic place for picnicking. The beach is accessible only by boat or kayak, as its land access was blocked off by a private landowner.

 

Picnic Bay

On the West side of the island this bay accessible by a short walk through a reserve and then down some stairs. With views back to Auckland, its orientation makes it ideal for an evening swim and watching the sun go down.

Shelly Beach

A small and well sheltered shell and stone beach located between Oneroa and Ostend. It has free BBQ facilities, a public toilet and a diving platform located just off shore. It's a popular choice with families as at high tide, it is often calm and flat - ideal for children (but not sandy).

Rocky Bay

Rocky Bay

This sheltered bay is great for a stroll or swim depending on the weather.

 

Accommodation in Rocky Bay

Te Whau Point Te Whau Point
Omiha On The Beach Omiha On The Beach

Man O’ War Bay

Located on the eastern side of Waiheke, commonly referred to as ‘The Bottom End’ accessed via an adventurous drive along a gravel road. A popular bay for anchorage, Man O’ War Bay is on the less popular and isolated side of the island.

Enjoy the majestic Pohutukawa trees and wile away the afternoon relaxing and soaking up the views over the bay to the Coromandel coastline.

The Department of Conservation walking track leads up to the historic site, Stony Batter.

Whakanewha Regional Park

On the south side of the Waiheke Island, Whakanewha Regional Park is known for its mature coastal forest with taraire, kohekohe and old kanuka trees, cascading streams, and sweeping crescent-shaped beach cut in two by a forested headland.

A large wetland is home to some uncommon birds, bittern, banded rail, spotless crake and the New Zealand dotterel.  At high tide the water is shallow, warm and ideal for children.

Picnic spots on the foreshore are plentiful. At low tide a broad expanse of sandy tidal flats is revealed. The beach is divided into two sections by the pa promontory. Whakanewha is also home to a campground. 

The accessible, large, flat campground is set back from a beautiful bay and child friendly beach, and the park offers a number of places to explore and escape from washing up duties.

The camping areas are sheltered by native plantings which help ensure bird watchers get tent side viewing and to top it off the park rangers give all comers a friendly island welcome.

 

Accommodation in Whakanewha Regional Park

Baywatch Estate Baywatch Estate
Woodside Bay Estate Woodside Bay Estate

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