Waiheke Island Double Headland Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland
Overview
A small-group guided walking tour of two Waiheke Island headlands, Matiatia and Church Bay, run by Terra & Tide, a Qualmark Gold operator. A picnic lunch, walking maps and return transfers are included.
Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal at 9:45am. The northern route, approximately 2 hours, takes in Matiatia Headland and Owhanake Bay, with views across the Hauraki Gulf to Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula. After a picnic lunch in Oneroa, the southern route, approximately 2 hours, runs through Pio Rehutai Reserve and around the Church Bay headland, past a sculpture park. Route order varies with the tides.
Look out for seabirds, native plants and, if you're lucky, orcas or dolphins. Your guide is trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture.
Maximum 12 guests. Approximately 4 to 8 km, moderate difficulty, ages 8 and over. Finishes at 3:00pm back at Matiatia. Ferry fares are not included.
What's Included
- Guided walking tour with an expert local guide
- Return transfers to the ferry or your island accommodation
- Walking maps
- Picnic lunch in Oneroa, between the two routes
- Guide trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture
- Ferry fares between Auckland and Waiheke Island
Meeting Location
1 Ocean View Road
Oneroa, Auckland 1081, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Auckland (pass by)
Matiatia Walk
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Oneroa
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Church Bay Road
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Meeting point: Matiatia Ferry Terminal, Waiheke Island. Your guide stands on your left just before you enter the terminal, holding a Terra & Tide sign
- From Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland (approximately 35 minutes). Ferry fares are not included
- Starts at 9:45am and finishes at 3:00pm back at Matiatia Ferry Terminal
- Walking distance approximately 4 to 8 km, moderate difficulty
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for children under 8. Recommended for ages 8 and over
- Child rate is 75% of the adult price, up to age 14
- Minimum of 2 guests required for a shared departure to run
- Maximum of 12 guests per departure
- Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, a raincoat, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Clients must provide their own car restraints for children under 7 if using the transfer service
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-44108P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour 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.
- Guided walking tour with an expert local guide.
- Return transfers to the ferry or your island accommodation.
- Walking maps.
- Picnic lunch in Oneroa, between the two routes.
- Guide trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture.
- Ferry fares between Auckland and Waiheke Island.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Waiheke Island Double Headland Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waiheke Island Double Headland Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guided walking tour with an expert local guide
- Return transfers to the ferry or your island accommodation
- Walking maps
- Picnic lunch in Oneroa, between the two routes
- Guide trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture
- Ferry fares between Auckland and Waiheke Island
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Meeting point: Matiatia Ferry Terminal, Waiheke Island. Your guide stands on your left just before you enter the terminal, holding a Terra & Tide sign
- From Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland (approximately 35 minutes). Ferry fares are not included
- Starts at 9:45am and finishes at 3:00pm back at Matiatia Ferry Terminal
- Walking distance approximately 4 to 8 km, moderate difficulty
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for children under 8. Recommended for ages 8 and over
- Child rate is 75% of the adult price, up to age 14
- Minimum of 2 guests required for a shared departure to run
- Maximum of 12 guests per departure
- Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, a raincoat, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Clients must provide their own car restraints for children under 7 if using the transfer service
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
