Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk
Overview
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5 hours
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This 5-hour walk combines the best of Waiheke Island bush and beaches. Fabulous coastal views, seabird nesting grounds and lush forest trails will make this an adventure to remember!
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.
Enjoy fabulous views of Waiheke Island and back to Auckland.
Learn about island life in the Rocky Bay area.
Finish in time for a swim or packed lunch at the beach.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island, know for its relaxed lifestyle, wildlife, scenery and wineries, is located in the Hauraki Gulf, a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
What‘s Included
Pickup from the ferry or Oneroa 30-minutes prior, for those who require it
Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation
Lunch
Ferry fares
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Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Engaging for the whole family. Hands on learning!
Culture05310914665,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely beautiful scenery and learning about the local flora and fauna kept the whole family engaged.
Splendid . Bravo to Cindy
377remyg,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cindy is wonderful .Passionate , sharing with energy and a communicative joy and knowledge the numerous wonders of Waukeke . We had a splendid time .
Terra and Tides does it all!
lbjt,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very lucky to have Justine to ourselves! She was happy to set a slower pace and we learned so much! She took us to some great places to see historic buildings and amazing views!
A great day out-so much to see!
JaneandHuw J,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guiding by Justine. We learnt so much about the trees, birds and history of Waiheke - and much about NZ too. The walking pace was good, the lunch was delicious and everything went to plan. We would highly recommend this trip.
Outstanding hiking and wine tour!
Vacation14004269622,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful hike through forest ending at two of the wineries for tastings. Our guide, Renee, was the perfect guide. Throughout our hike, we learned about the wildlife on the island, the surrounding vegetation, history of the island and the people who live there. The wine tastings were the perfect break in the hiking and the local wines are delicious! We would highly recommend the tour and especially our guide.
Personalised ecological tour
170lukeh,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most wonderful and informative day with Maria, learning about the many facets of Waiheke - its animals, vegetation and history. As well as being fabulous company, Maria is a goldmine of information. Highly recommended.
Great Experience to See and Learn about Waiheke Island!
kathrynmV5152MB,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience while in Auckland. It was incredibly easy to catch the ferry from downtown and meet my guide on the island. I ended up having a personalized tour and my guide was very knowledgable about all of the plants, birds, and history of the island. She went out of her way to ensure that I had a chance to see and experience all of the amazing aspects of Waiheke Island. The views throughout the walk were amazing! The lunch included as part of the tour was delicious.
Wonderful walk and wine tasting
heathera648,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our walk and wine tasting with Dell and Renée was wonderful. While the wine tastings were lovely, the highlight for us was the walk and the guides' knowledge of the flora and fauna and history of the island shared with us as we walked. The views of the coastlines and vineyards were spectacular and lunch was delicious and plentiful. While there was some gradual elevation gain over the trails, it was well paced for us (seniors over 65) with breaks for views and photos. Overall, we had a beautiful day and would highly recommend this tour.
Excellent day
zoellerfam4,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovely day with Maria with another couple who are our friends on private tour to walk a path through a nature park and then short walk on beach. Along the way we learned about the island and the flora and fauna. If private you can make it as hard or as easy as you would like. We decided lighter on hike and finished with a drop off at Mudbrick vineyard vs ferry. Maria was a complete delight to spend our 5 hours and had a great time. Thank you. Suggest going early like we did at 9:45 and then you have the afternoon to hang out as you wish.
Exceeded my expectations
Passport38814051156,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was booked by our travel agent and quite honestly I did not know what to expect. We were met by our tour guide Justine and right away my expectationd went up. She was very friendly and knowlegable and both my wife and I really had a great time and learned a bunch too! If the rest of the guides are as good as Justine, you can't go wrong booking with Terra and Tide.
From NZ$420.00
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