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
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
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
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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
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! (378 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 10 September 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 AED 313 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
AED 313
AED 361 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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
The price is AED 2,057 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
AED 2,057
AED 2,365 total
22 Sep - 23 Sep
includes taxes & fees
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.
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
Cute wee bach within walking distance of beaches and village

Cute wee bach within walking distance of beaches and village

Waiheke Island
Stay at this cottage in Waiheke Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Little Oneroa Beach and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"We had a very comfortable stay and were impressed with everything. Thank you so much for hosting us"

Reviewed on 8 September 2025

Cute wee bach within walking distance of beaches and village
Mudbrick Cottages

Mudbrick Cottages

3.5 out of 5
126 Church Bay Road, Waiheke Island, Auckland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Waiheke Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mudbrick Vineyard and Jurassic Ridge Vineyard ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Spectacular
"Loved it! Beautiful view, beautiful linens, great wines and food. Love the ducks. Just needs a coffee machine."

Reviewed on 4 July 2025

Mudbrick Cottages
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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Reviews of Waiheke Island

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5/5 - Excellent

Lexi

The island is beautiful and we enjoyed the wineries.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The beaches are awsom