Join your guide for a 5-hour Waiheke Island bush and beach walking tour around tranquil Te Whau Peninsula, Rocky Bay and Whakanewha Regional Park combining the best of Waiheke bush and beaches. Fabulous coastal views, shorebird nesting grounds and lush rain forest trails make this an adventure to remember!
This memorable Waiheke Island beach walk tour is great for history buffs and nature lovers. It takes you well beyond the more well-beaten paths of the island into remote areas. And it includes historical pa (Maori village) sites and many opportunities to see local bird species. Much of the walk is in Whakanewha Regional Park.
Experience some of the most majestic forest reserves on the island, including the magnificent Pohutukawa trees and Nikau Palms of the Whakanewha Regional Park, Glenbrook Reserve and Te Whau Peninsula.
Learn about birdlife on the island, including the protected dotterel nesting grounds, before stopping for a rest at the beach, where there is time for a swim or to eat your picnic lunch.
Plan your Waiheke Island bush & beach walking tour
Ready to book your Waiheke Island bush & beach walking tour? Choose your date and guests in the booking panel on this page, browse all our Waiheke walking tours, read about getting to Waiheke Island, or contact us and we will tailor the walk to you. Not sure which experience suits your group? Our Waiheke Island team is happy to help.
Visit some of the island’s amazing trees including magnificent Pohutukawas and Nikau Palms
Enjoy scenic Te Whau Peninsula with fabulous views of the island and back to Auckland
Explore the tracks of Whakanewha Regional Park and learn about the protected dotterel nesting grounds
Learn more about island life in the Rocky Bay area
Finish in time for a swim or packed lunch at the beach
Your day
How the day unfolds
Getting thereCatch the 9:00am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland (trip to Waiheke takes approx 35 minutes)
Meeting your guideWhen leaving the ferry, look for your guide who will be standing on your left just before you enter the Ferry Terminal. Your guide will be holding a Terra & Tide sign
Starts9:45amFerry Wharf in Matiatia (or contact us to arrange free 9:15am pickup in Oneroa)
Finishes3:00pmFerry Wharf in Matiatia
Essentials
Group size8
RecommendedAll fitness levels, ages 8+
What’s included
Everything taken care of
Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation
Pick up from Oneroa 30 mins prior, for those who require it
IncludesFantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation, Pick up from Oneroa 30 mins prior, for those who require it, LunchFantastic scenic walk with expert guide and interpretation, Two wine tastings, Picnic lunch (vineyard lunch can be requested additionally)Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation, 2 wine tastings, Picnic lunch (vineyard lunch can be requested additionally)Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation, Pick up from Oneroa 30 mins prior, for those who require it, Lunch
