Waiheke Island Double Headland Coastal Walk

5.0
(34 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the twin headlands of Matiatia and Church Bay on Waiheke Island, walking in a small group with an expert local guide.

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!

Northern route (approx 2 hours): We’ll walk around the Matiatia headland and past Owhanake Bay, enjoying beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf Islands, Great Barrier Island and Coromandel Peninsula. You’ll spot sea birds, native plants and, if you’re lucky, orcas or dolphins.

We’ll stop for lunch at Oneroa Village. You can eat in one of the local cafes or have a picnic on the beach with food you’ve purchased or brought with you.

Southern route (approx 2 hours): We’ll walk through Pio Rehutai Reserve and around the Church Bay headland through a sculpture park and a stunning bush reserve. We’ll pass hidden coves and amazing homes, as we enjoy view of the city and sea.

What's Included

Lunch
Return transfers to the ferry (or your island accommodation)
Walking maps
Fantastic scenic walk and expert guiding and interpretation
Ferry fares

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour begins on Waiheke Island. We do not do hotel pickups. If you are travelling from Auckland on the 9am ferry, your guide will be holding a sign and standing on your left as you leave the ferry at Waiheke Island.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Experience the twin headlands of Matiatia and Church Bay on Waiheke Island, leaving from and returning to the ferry terminal. This guided walk is suitable for those who can walk five hours on hilly terrain. We begin your trip back to nature by greeting you as soon as you step off the ferry. Straight away you’ll be drawn in by the gorgeous scenery and beautiful coastal environment. Our guided walks are small and highly personal, so groups for this walk are limited to 12 people. Please book well in advance as this is one of our most popular walks and gets booked up!

    5 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Advisable to bring: Walking shoes, Water, Raincoat, Sunglasses, Hat, Sunscreen
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Terra & Tide

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Sustainable Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Eco Tours
Nature Walks
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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