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
Photo provided by Kitty Millyard
Photo provided by Kitty Millyard

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 Eco Zip Adventures.

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 Little Oneroa Beach.

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... #green

Surfdale

If you're spending some time in Surfdale, Shelly Beach and Kennedy Point 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 Cable Bay 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
The price is SAR 557 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
SAR 557
SAR 640 total
6 Sep - 7 Sep
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (372 reviews)
"Beautiful and tranquil location. Lots of native trees and bush and sounds of native birds all day. Great view to the sea. Room was lovely very clean and bright and had all you needed for a couple days stay. Staff were absolutely lovely"

Reviewed on 10 August 2025

Waiheke Island Resort
Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments

Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments

4 out of 5
23 Calais Terrace, Ostend, Waiheke Island
The price is SAR 288 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
SAR 288
SAR 333 total
4 Sep - 5 Sep
includes taxes & fees
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! (81 reviews)
Woukd visit again
"Quiet location. Comfortable bed and pillows. Extra sheet would have been welcomed as too hot with duvet and too cold with nothing."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments
The Oyster Inn

The Oyster Inn

4.5 out of 5
124 Ocean View Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury inn in Waiheke Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Oneroa Beach and Artworks Complex ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
"The staff were exceptional as well as the food delectable!! What a lovely, vibrant, welcoming place. We love our stay at the Oyster Inn. Top notch all the way around."

Reviewed on 23 August 2025

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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! (81 reviews)
Woukd visit again
"Quiet location. Comfortable bed and pillows. Extra sheet would have been welcomed as too hot with duvet and too cold with nothing."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments
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! (366 reviews)
"Spacious, clean, friendly staff and good value"

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

Onetangi Beach Apartments
Woodside Bay Chalets

Woodside Bay Chalets

3.5 out of 5
421 Gordons Road, Woodside Bay, Waiheke Island
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly vacation home in Waiheke Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Woodside Bay and Awaawaroa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay just that finding the property in the dark for after hours check in is not recommended as there are no lights at the main gate and no lights on the path guiding us. We had to find our way in the dark. Went past the location and had to u turn. Fantastic views where we were at ..."

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Woodside Bay Chalets
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Popular places to visit

Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and cbd

Sky Tower

Find out about the history of Auckland with a stop at Sky Tower. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Sky Tower
Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd

Auckland Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Auckland Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Eden Park

Eden Park

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park
University of Auckland

University of Auckland

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Auckland as part of your travels around Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

University of Auckland
Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop.

SkyCity Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

SkyCity Casino
Auckland Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals

Auckland Zoo

See the exotic and native animals who call Auckland Zoo home during your travels in Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Auckland Zoo