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Things to do
Waiheke

Hiking, vineyards, beaches and thrills ยท Official websites

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๐ŸฅพNature & hiking3 activities
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Te Ara Hura trail
All around the island

A 100 km network looping around the island, in 4 sections (cliffs, beaches, forest, land's end) that can each be walked in a day.

HikingCoastFree
๐ŸŒOfficial websitetourismwaiheke.co.nzโ†’
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Whakanewha Regional Park
Rocky Bay ยท South

Coastal forest, wetland home to bitterns and rails, and a sheltered beach that is ideal for picnics.

NatureBirdwatchingPicnic
๐ŸŒOfficial websitetourismwaiheke.co.nzโ†’
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Stony Batter Historic Reserve
Eastern tip

Second World War fortifications on a panoramic headland; the reserve and trails are open, tunnel tours suspended for now.

HistoryPanoramaSecond World War
๐ŸŒOfficial websitestonybattertunnels.nzโ†’
๐ŸทWine, sea & thrills5 activities
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Waiheke Island Vineyard Explorer
Departs from Auckland

Fullers360 package with return ferry, hop-on hop-off bus and tastings at three estates: a vineyard tour without a car.

WineCar-freeHalf day
๐ŸŒOfficial websitefullers.co.nzโ†’
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EcoZip Adventures
Onetangi

Three 200 m dual ziplines above the vines and the forest, with views over the gulf.

AdrenalineNatureFamilies
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteecozipadventures.co.nzโ†’
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Kayak Waiheke
Matiatia beach

Guided sea-kayak trips, kayak, paddleboard and e-mountain-bike rental to explore the coves.

SeaSportCoves
๐ŸŒOfficial websitekayakwaiheke.co.nzโ†’
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Waiheke Wings
Onetangi airfield

Scenic flights over the Hauraki Gulf (30 minutes) and transfers to Auckland.

Aerial viewsHauraki GulfScenic
๐ŸŒOfficial websitewaihekewings.co.nzโ†’
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Ostend Market
War Memorial Hall ยท Ostend

Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm: local produce, crafts and street food.

LocalMarketBudget
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteaucklandnz.comโ†’