Half-Day Double Headland Coastal Walk on Waiheke Island

Auckland, New Zealand

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. 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.

This guided walk is small and highly personal, so groups for this walk are limited to 12 people.

Catch the 9am ferry from downtown Auckland (sailing is approximately 35 minutes) and meet your local guide at Matiatia ferry dock for a 10am start. Your walk around the double headlands starts as soon as we have met and briefed you.  

On our way around the Matiatia headland, including Owhanake Bay, you can enjoy approximately 2 hours of beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf Islands, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel; spot sea birds, native plants and, if you’re lucky, orcas or dolphins. Along the way, learn about the history and ecology of the Hauraki Gulf and Waiheke Island, its conservation projects and island life.

We stop for lunch at Oneroa Village – eat in one of the local cafes, order a lunchbox or bring your own and picnic on the beach. After lunch, we will walk the Te Pio Rehiti Reserve and around the Church Bay headland, through a sculpture park and a stunning bush reserve, past amazing homes, city and sea views – approximately 2 hours.

The walk ends back at Matiatia in time for you to catch the 4pm ferry to Auckland.