Take the Fullers ferry at 8.15am ($25 return), which will bring you to Waiheke in about 40 minutes. Rent a bike for about $30 (9am – 3pm) or a scooter for about 40$ per day and explore the island. An ideal 4 hour trip for those that wish to have an introduction into sea kayaking in open water along a wonderful coast of cliffs, rolling hills and inlets. This trip you are paddling out of a natural harbour "Matiatia" into the "Waitamata" harbour and then out into the "Pacific ocean". This kayak trip is suitable for novice and experienced kayakers alike. Explore the North western corner of Waiheke Island. View caves, paddle through rock channels, a rock archway to a classic private beach for a short break or swim before returning. Feel your spirit soar as you glide around the northwestern corner of Waiheke. Paddle total time is approx 2 1/2 hrs. Costs $65 per person, meet at the kayak shed at Matiatia at 9 am. The last ferry back to Auckland leaves by 6.45pm.

Walkway 1: Matiatia/Owhanake Loop
Duration: Allow at least 3 hours

Ideal for visitors wanting to take in as much of the island as possible without venturing to far from the ferry and Oneroa Village.

Walkway 2: Church Bay Circuit

Duration: Allow 3 hours

Stunning southern coastal aspects. Spectacular views, a rather special scenic reserve and an area of historical significance are features of this sometimes strenuous walk. The circuit begins at Matiatia Wharf.

Walkway 3: Onetangi Meanderings

Duration: Allow 2 hours

Waiheke’s biggest ocean beach. A particularly beautiful part of the island, Onetangi Bay has a long, white sandy beach, ideal for family outings, safe swimming and picnicking. A network of walkways crisscross the area taking in the spectacular views from the cliffs above the beach out towards Great Barrier and Little Barrier islands, the Noises and a number of local reserves.

Walkway 4: Waikopou Bay (Mac’s Track) Walkway

Duration: Allow 2 Hours

Mac’s Track is reached by car. The Waikopou Bay Walkway is a site of ecological significance and subsidiary tracks, such as Judes Loop lead to stands of mature kauri and giant rimu up to 1000 years old. Waikopou Bay Beach has a free gas BBQ for hungry walkers.

Walkway 5: Orapiu/Hunterville/Otakawhe Pearl Bay Loop

Duration: Allow 1.5 Hours

Secluded coastal walkways. This walk is at the furthest end of Waiheke and is best reached by private car. The track goes also along the cliff through bush with some beautiful sea views to pretty and secluded Pearl Bay with its groves of pine trees.

Walkway 6: Hekerua Bay to Palm Beach

Duration: Allow 2 Hours

Waiheke’s northern beaches. Quiet and secluded Hekerua Bay boasts a shingle beach, rock pools, coastal rock outcrops, and some mature pohutukawa and is good for swimming.

Palm Beach is a very popular white sandy beach, ideal for swimming and sun bathing. Facilities there include public toilets, a grassed play area with play equipment and free gas BBZ, while at the eastern end is a store. At this end of the beach, the Matapana Walkway leads up through mature phoenix palms to Matapana Road with its beautiful views back along the beach. Cory Road to Palm Beach takes 30 Minutes.

Walkway 7: Oneroa/Blackpool Stretch

Duration: Allow 1.5 Hours

Rocky and sandy beaches, bush reserves. Offering a wonderful mix of the cosmopolitan and the traditional Waiheke bach, this walk starts at the island’s main village, Onera. The beaches beneath the town are sheltered and safe for swimming.

Walkway 8: Rocky Bay Ramble

Duration: Allow 2.5 Hours

Southern coastline through mature coastal forest. An ancient Maori pa site with panoramic views over Rocky Bay to Auckland is one of the highlights of this walk.