Activities on
the Island
Getting to Waiheke
Fullers run a passenger ferry service to Waiheke Island from Auckland CBD. Choose to travel direct or via Devonport.
Travel to Waiheke lsland by Ferry is approx. 40 mins
SeaLink runs a car and passenger ferry service to Waiheke Island from Half Moon Bay and from Auckland CBD.
Take a fixed wing airplane flight from Auckland Airport to Waiheke Island – travel time 15mins. Scenic flights, charter flights and Transfer flights.
Heletranz Adventures
Take a helicopter flight and land directly at Delamore Lodge – 10mins from airport & city or enjoy a scenic flight over the Hauraki Gulf.
Private Guided Tours
The Premium Waiheke Wine & Food Experience. Group and private island and vineyard tours.
VIP Beautiful Rustic Boutique Wine Tours, Small Private Tours in Jeep or Mercedes Vans. Wine, Beer, Gin and Vodka Tastings. Stonybatter Tour, Maori Aspect Tour, Shopping Stops, Scenic Tours. Fabulous Guides.
Our luxury 4WD tour whisks you away from the crowds to the stunning less accessible parts of the island the larger corporate bus tours can’t reach, including the rugged dirt roads with incredible views across the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel Peninsula.
Small group fishing charters, whether you’re planning a fishing trip, a relaxed scenic cruise or a customized private charter, we will take you on a memorable voyage around Waiheke Island.
Unforgettable, customised walking and sailing adventures on Waiheke Island and in the Hauraki Gulf offering day hikes on Waiheke and day sailing trips around Waiheke, on the Hauraki and to its other islands aboard our comfortable 41 foot catamaran departing from Matiatia, Waiheke.
From Walks to Wineries
There are over 100km of walking tracks on our island. Walks on Waiheke Island provide the prefect way to get close to nature and discover the beauty of the island. While some of the walks on Waiheke are an easy stroll, most walking experiences are of tramping track standard and require a reasonable level of fitness.
For more information on tracks click here
With hot dry summers and stony soils, Waiheke is home to boutique wineries that produce unique, high quality wines based on cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec, cabernet franc and the recent move into chardonnay grape varieties. There are vineyards, wineries and olive groves throughout the island. We are happy to make recommendations to ensure you get the most out of your time on the island.
Art & Artists
Waiheke is a haven for creativity and you won’t go far without spotting some stunning sculptures or artwork adorning public and private spaces. We are lucky enough to have plenty of places to view and buy local art, and often meet the artists themselves. here are a few of our recommendations:
“A lovely pause
before our NZ tour.”
Andy Summers, Santa Monica, California (The Police World Tour)
