Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Fresh tasty treats, with many gluten free options, plus the best locally roasted "Island Coffee".
16 locals recommend
The Annex
21 B Belgium StFresh tasty treats, with many gluten free options, plus the best locally roasted "Island Coffee".
The Island Grocer
110 Ocean View RdWai Kitchen
149 Ocean View RdRight in the heart of Oneroa Village, worth grabbing a table for some nips and nibbles, or a meal, as the views from the verandah are fantastic anytime.
78 locals recommend
The Oyster Inn
124 Ocean View RdRight in the heart of Oneroa Village, worth grabbing a table for some nips and nibbles, or a meal, as the views from the verandah are fantastic anytime.
Fenice Cafe & Restaurant
122a Ocean View RdNot only a great selection of wines from one of the island's oldest vineyards, the "Shed" Restaurant has a superb menu for lunches or dinners.
28 locals recommend
Te Motu Vineyard
76 Onetangi RdNot only a great selection of wines from one of the island's oldest vineyards, the "Shed" Restaurant has a superb menu for lunches or dinners.
Getting Around
Blue Cars
15 Park RdFully electric vehicles for hire.
Entertainment & Activities
Waiheke Island Community Cinema
127-129 Ocean View RdArts & Culture
Artworks Theatre
2 Korora RdWaiheke Community Art Gallery
2 Korora RdWaiheke Library
131 Ocean View RdModern and well stocked library, which also has free wifi.
Located in the heart of Oneroa village, [ s p a c e ] contemporary art gallery is a collective of seven well established Waiheke Island artists. Be prepared to be amazed.
7 locals recommend
[ s p a c e ] art gallery
114 Ocean View RdLocated in the heart of Oneroa village, [ s p a c e ] contemporary art gallery is a collective of seven well established Waiheke Island artists. Be prepared to be amazed.
Essentials
Four Square
151 Ocean View RdParks & Nature
Sheltered and inviting...enjoy Palm Beach, have a swim and grab some fish and chips, or an ice cream, from the two classic kiwi shops nearby.
59 locals recommend
Palm Beach
Palm Road Sheltered and inviting...enjoy Palm Beach, have a swim and grab some fish and chips, or an ice cream, from the two classic kiwi shops nearby.
Waiheke's most open beach that, on occasion, can offer some nice waves for surfing. But mostly it's a great spot to amble along the sand and explore the rocks and have a dip on the high tide.
19 locals recommend
Onetangi
Waiheke's most open beach that, on occasion, can offer some nice waves for surfing. But mostly it's a great spot to amble along the sand and explore the rocks and have a dip on the high tide.
"If the wind is onshore and choppy at Oneroa, Palm Beach or Onetangi then just walk, bike or drive the short distance to Surfdale beach or Blackpool Beach, which will be sheltered and very pleasant. And when the wind is onshore here, enjoy the kite surfers and windsurfers charging."
8 locals recommend
Surfdale
"If the wind is onshore and choppy at Oneroa, Palm Beach or Onetangi then just walk, bike or drive the short distance to Surfdale beach or Blackpool Beach, which will be sheltered and very pleasant. And when the wind is onshore here, enjoy the kite surfers and windsurfers charging."
Everything Else
Spend some time (and some money) on this vineyard's selection of wines. You won't be disappointed.
7 locals recommend
Obsidian Vineyard
22 Te Makiri RdSpend some time (and some money) on this vineyard's selection of wines. You won't be disappointed.
Historic vineyard that's at the other end of the island. Worth the drive, or grab a wine tour excursion so you can enjoy more than one drink. Great food too!
60 locals recommend
Man O' War Vineyards
725 Man O War Bay RdHistoric vineyard that's at the other end of the island. Worth the drive, or grab a wine tour excursion so you can enjoy more than one drink. Great food too!