What to do in Waiheke Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Waiheke Island showing landscape views, skyline and general coastal views
Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island
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Waiheke Island Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Waiheke Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Waiheke Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Waiheke Island with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Waiheke Island, and make it a breeze to explore Waiheke Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Waiheke Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Waiheke Island, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Waiheke Island.

Waiheke Island attractions

Waiheke Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Waiheke Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Waiheke Island.

Looking for things to do in Waiheke Island can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Waiheke Island or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Waiheke Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in Waiheke Island


Popular places to visit

Explore areas of Waiheke Island

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Oneroa

Unique features of Oneroa include the wineries and beaches. Make a stop by Oneroa Beach or Palm Beach while you're exploring the area.

Oneroa
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Onetangi

Onetangi is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Onetangi Beach and Eco Zip Adventures.

Onetangi
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Ostend

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Ostend. You might want to make time for a stop at Anzac Bay or Obsidian Vineyard.

Ostend
Palm Beach featuring landscape views and a beach as well as a family

Palm Beach

While Palm Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palm Beach and Little Oneroa Beach.

Palm Beach
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Surfdale

If you're spending some time in Surfdale, Kennedy Point and Surfdale Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Surfdale
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Blackpool

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Blackpool and you might want to plan a stop by Oneroa Beach and Mudbrick Vineyard while you're in the area.

Blackpool

 

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