Rose's Waiheke Guidebook
Sightseeing
Only 2 kms away. Amazing white sand, safe waters. A restaurant and small shop, as well as children’s playground and changing rooms with toilets. Free BBQs on site.
59 locals recommend
Palm Beach
Palm RoadOnly 2 kms away. Amazing white sand, safe waters. A restaurant and small shop, as well as children’s playground and changing rooms with toilets. Free BBQs on site.
Lovely reserve. NZ dotterel nest Oct-March.
Sat & Sun pop-up cafe 9-12
9 locals recommend
Rocky Bay (Whakanewha Bay)
Lovely reserve. NZ dotterel nest Oct-March.
Sat & Sun pop-up cafe 9-12
Stony Batter Historic Reserve
Little Oneroa Beach Reserve
Ocean View RoadOnetangi
Lovely white sands, usually surf
Neighbourhoods
Ostend
Cafes, supermarket, Saturday local markets
Activities
Wild on Waiheke
82 Onetangi RdGood fun! Great food and drink.
Te Ara Hura
Walks all over Waiheke. Maps available in the house compendium.
Ostend Markets
76 Belgium StSaturday mornings 8 am to 1 pm
EcoZip Adventures
150 Trig Hill RdWaiheke Island Community Cinema
127-129 Ocean View RdSit on sofas in this charming wee cinema
If you hold an Auckland City Library card you can borrow books from here and return in Auckland.
8 locals recommend
Waiheke Library
131 Ocean View RdIf you hold an Auckland City Library card you can borrow books from here and return in Auckland.
Waiheke Skate Park
104 Ostend RdTake your boards and scooters. Lots of fun.
Football, frisbee golf, all weather tennis courts. All for FREE! Off-road bike tracks through bush and varied terrains.
Onetangi Sports Park Disc Golf Course
Football, frisbee golf, all weather tennis courts. All for FREE! Off-road bike tracks through bush and varied terrains.
Waiheke Golf Course
Left and right hand clubs for your use at the house
Food scene
Obsidian Vineyard
22 Te Makiri RdTastings
Oneroa
Lovely beach close to the main “town” on beautiful Waiheke Island
Waiheke Countdown
19 Belgium StWaiheke Specialty Food
28 Belgium StStonyridge Vineyard
80 Onetangi RdCasita Miro
3 Brown RdMudbrick Restaurant and Vineyard
126 Church Bay RdCable Bay Vineyards
12 Nick Johnstone DrThe Oyster Inn
124 Ocean View RdArcadia Restaurant
39 Palm RdDown at Palm Beach
Batch Winery
129 Carsons RdAmazing views, delicious platters and wines. Cool 😎 staff.
In my opinion the best value food on the island. Argentinean owner and Chef, Connie, has a lovely menu and quite frankly, the rib eye steak is better than the Texan steaks I have had! Ph for reservations - Card in the compendium.
14 locals recommend
Vino Vino Restaurant & Bar
153 Ocean View RdIn my opinion the best value food on the island. Argentinean owner and Chef, Connie, has a lovely menu and quite frankly, the rib eye steak is better than the Texan steaks I have had! Ph for reservations - Card in the compendium.
Medical
Ostend Medical Centre
9 Belgium StOstend Village Pharmacy
9 Belgium St