Walks and Tracks
Hekerua to Palm Beach
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.
Terra and Tide
Join Terra & Tides’ knowledgeable guides on customised, intimate and immersive Waiheke Island tours and experiences. You’ll find their eco adventures unforgettable whether you venture out with them on the roads, walking tracks or coastal waters...
Onetangi Meandering
Onetangi beach is Waiheke’s largest beach, with over 2km of white sand. It generally has more surf than the other northern beaches, which makes it popular for swimming and water activities. It is a popular beach with visitors and locals for...
Church Bay: Matiatia/Owhanake Loop
The beginning of this walk is ideal before or after breakfast - the short version circuit takes about an hour from here. Stroll down our private bush track, intersect the coastal trail, choose your direction left or right and go! The main loop...
Church Bay: Oneroa / Blackpool Stretch
This walk is ideal to take in as much of the island as possible without venturing too far from Oneroa Village. Allow about 45 minutes to walk 2.5 km one way from here to the village. then allow as much time as you want as you stroll from one side...
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