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 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 Wild on Waiheke.

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, 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 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (363 reviews)
"I had a fantastic stay. The view was beautiful, the room was comfortable, and it was so close to the beach. Would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 June 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 341 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
SAR 341
SAR 395 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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
Delamore Lodge
Delamore Lodge
4.5 out of 5
83 Delamore Dr, Waiheke Island, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury lodge in Waiheke Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Matiatia Wharf Ferry Terminal and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Incredible
"Incredible views, incredible service, incredible food, room looks even better than the pics, bed so comfortable, games galore. We’re already planning our next stay."

Reviewed on 21 June 2024

Delamore Lodge
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! (365 reviews)
"Spacious, clean, friendly staff and good value"

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

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! (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
Four Seasons in one Day
Four Seasons in one Day
Oneroa
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Waiheke Island. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Little Oneroa Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
Would 100% stay again
"Had a lovely time. The palce was just perfect and nice and close to the buses and town which made it ncie and easy"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Four Seasons in one Day
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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Lexi

The island is beautiful and we enjoyed the wineries.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The beaches are awsom