Waiheke Island Private Double Headland Walk
Overview
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5 hours
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Experience the twin headlands of Matiatia and Church Bay on Waiheke Island, walking with your private group and 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.
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
What To Expect
Waiheke Island
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!
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Waiheke Island Private Double Headland Walk
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day on Waiheke!
ericlE5974SM,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really nice experience. The walk through the bush was really nice with our guide (Renee) pointing out all kinds of unique Waiheke and NZ birds, trees and views. After a nice lunch we explored town with Renee showing us some cool shops. Finished up with a mother short walk through the bush before getting back to the wharf to head back to Auckland. Renee was a great guide and gave us a wonderful day exploring Waiheke
Beautiful island & walk
JANETG1139,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely walk & beautiful views. The island is delightfully manicured & attractive
Gorgeous and Mildly Strenuous Hike
yvettegN369QE,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dell was a fabulous guide for our double headland hike. It was a beautiful day and Dell made sure we were challenged and learned a lot about the flora, fauna and history of Waiheke and New Zealand. I would highly recommend this hike for scenery, good hiking trail and beautiful beach for a swim at the end. In addition the lunch they provided was delicious! Overall an outstanding day that we will always remember. Terra and Tide was professional and highly organized in putting together our excursion.
Scenic hike overlooking coastal waters
bobnL3065CJ,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful views of the coast and nearby islands, great trail hike with an awesome guide. Also stopped for a great lunch.
Cindy is Amazing
Meowberd,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such an amazing time with Cindy. She was extremely knowledgable about ANYTHING on the island and in the area. She is also a very interesting wonderful person. We did come of the most gorgeous hiking and I LOVED where we picked lunch up at. It was such an amazing day. One of the best guided experiences I've had!
Great experience and tour
scottcI1739CK,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful walk. Cindy was very knowledgable and interactice. Enjoyed her guiding and learned alot from her on the history, fauna and local environment Would highly recommend the walk and cindy
Fabulous and unforgettable
938rhondad,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Justine was the most remarkable tour guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly fun to be with very fit and made it for a lovely day for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She knew everything from the environment to the history and we loved every second thank you for having such an incredible tour, guide a part of your team.
Awesome Waiheke headands hike!
paulsY2760GQ,Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome hike along the shore and through the lands with top guide Justine! Nice birds, fauna and Flora, whine yards and olive trees. Awesome coastal line!
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