Waiheke Island Double Headland Coastal Walk | La Vacanza Travel

Waiheke Island Double Headland Coastal Walk

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Auckland, Waiheke Island
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  • 5 hours
  • Waiheke Island
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island, North 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!

Duration: 5 hours

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

Exclusions
  • Ferry fares
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Advisable to bring: Walking shoes, Water, Raincoat, Sunglasses, Hat, Sunscreen
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Fullers360 Matiatia ticket office, 1 Ocean View Road, Oneroa, Auckland 1081, New Zealand


Departure Time

09:45 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

Inspire61871302980

11 Mar, 2024

This was our first stop on our honeymoon in New Zealand and our guide was Maria. I had done a lot of research on New Zealand and was really wanting to know more about the island of Waiheke. Maria was incredibly knowledgeable about all the animal and plant life and the conservation efforts for the island. This tour was a true highlight and she truly made this a magical experience as our introduction for New Zealand and it's ecology. It was truly unforgettable!

O9524BGjohnp

10 Mar, 2024

had an excellent day hiking around the headlands with Lucie!!!! Had a nice orientation before we headed out and spent the morning hiking around the beautiful headlands of the Island. Then we had a great lunch on the beach followed by some time in town to have coffee and peruse the shops (your choice) before heading back on a hike to the ferry. Saw beautiful sights, birds, plants, and learned a lot about New Zealand!! Would definitely recommend.

Kim_V

16 Nov, 2023

Had a wonderful experience and time with Justine. We were able to see beautiful sites and experience wine tasting too. Justine was always checking in and giving choices on which paths or places to go. We even saw a Blue Penguin!!! Amazing views.

358traceyt

17 Aug, 2023

Dell was amazing. Turn and pivot to make our tour amazing. Great sites. Great walk. Great education. Great wine! Thank you Dell for a great tour of Waiheke island!

Enjoylifetooshort

06 Mar, 2023

We really enjoyed the stunning views and bays of Waiheke isl. Tyler guided us during the walk and shared her great knowledge about the beautiful nature. Towards the end of the hike Tyler got us a nice lunch so we got our energy boosted for the last hills to a beautiful 360* view of the island. We'll certainly come back for another adventure.....

User's Picture Gallery

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Amazing, informative, and breathtaking!

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Great day on Waiheke Island with Lucie

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Great Waiheke tour

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Absolutely spectacular!

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