Join your knowledgeable guide on this guided Double Headland walk, one of the best walks on Waiheke Island. Experience the twin headlands of Matiatia and Church Bay, walking in a small group with an expert local guide.
You’ll be drawn in by the gorgeous scenery and beautiful coastal environment. Wander through picturesque Oneroa Village before enjoying a tasty picnic lunch in Oneroa Bay.
This walk consists of two parts, with lunch in between. Sometimes we do the Northern route first, and sometimes the Southern. Why is that? Well, we often need to work around the tides!
Please book well in advance as this is one of our most popular walking tours and is frequently fully booked!
Plan your Waiheke Double Headland walking tour
Ready to book your Waiheke Double Headland 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 day to you. Not sure which experience suits your group? Our Waiheke Island team is happy to help.
Northern route (approx 2 hours): walk around the Matiatia Headland and past Owhanake Bay, with beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf Islands, Great Barrier Island and Coromandel Peninsula
Spot sea birds, native plants and, if you’re lucky, orcas or dolphins
Learn about the history and ecology of the Hauraki Gulf and Waiheke Island, its conservation projects and island life
Southern route (approx 2 hours): walk around the Church Bay headland, through Pio Rehutai Reserve and a sculpture park, past hidden coves and amazing homes with views of the city and sea
Your day
How the day unfolds
Getting thereCatch the 9:00am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland (the 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
Finishes3:00pmFerry Wharf in Matiatia
Essentials
Group size2 – 12
RecommendedAll fitness levels, ages 8+
What’s included
Everything taken care of
Fantastic scenic walk and expert guiding
Walking maps
Return transfers to the ferry (or your island accommodation)
IncludesFantastic scenic walk and expert guiding, Walking maps, Return transfers to the ferry (or your island accommodation)Fantastic 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
