Small group walking the Matiatia headland on the Double Headland Walk, Waiheke Island
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Waiheke Double Headland Walk

Waiheke Island

Small group

Duration

5 hours

Walking

4-8 km

Difficulty

Moderate

Group size

2 – 12

Region

Waiheke Island

Shared from

$445 pp

The experience

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.

Guests on the Double Headland Walk with views over the Hauraki Gulf

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Walkers crossing farmland with views to Rangitoto, Waiheke Island

Highlights

Moments you’ll remember

  • 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)
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Ferry fares

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
  • Raincoat (depending on forecast)
  • Water

Gallery

Rocky coastline and coves seen from the Double Headland Walk
Secluded bay below the walking track, Waiheke Island
Walkers on the Matiatia headland looking out to Auckland
Clear waters and headlands along the Waiheke coastal walk
Walker looking back to the Auckland city skyline from Waiheke Island

At a glance

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