Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland
Overview
Take a small-group guided walking tour on Waiheke Island, 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland, through native bush, forest reserves and along the coast. Starting at Matiatia, the Waiheke Island ferry terminal, you are transported to Whakanewha Regional Park or Te Whau Peninsula.
The walk takes in Whakanewha Regional Park, home to magnificent Pohutukawa trees and Nikau palms, before continuing to Rocky Bay.
Your guide is trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture, sharing traditional Māori plant and medicine knowledge, including a stop at the Whakanewha Māori pā site. Watch for native birdlife, including the island's protected dotterel nesting grounds.
Stop for a picnic lunch at Whakanewha Regional Park, with an optional swim at Palm Beach depending on tides, before returning to Matiatia. Groups are kept small, maximum 12 guests, with pickup available from the ferry or Oneroa village 30 minutes prior. No car needed for this day trip from Auckland.
What's Included
- Pickup from the ferry or Oneroa, 30 minutes prior, for those who require it
- Picnic lunch at Whakanewha Regional Park
- Walk led by a guide trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture
- Ferry 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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Waiheke Island
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Matiatia Ferry Terminal (pass by)
Whakanewha Regional Park
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Te Whau Bay (pass by)
Rocky Bay / Whakanewha Bay (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for children under 8
- Recommended for ages 8 and over. Child rate is 75% of the adult price, up to age 14
- Maximum of 12 guests per departure
- Must bring: walking shoes, water, day pack, raincoat, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Meet at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. If travelling from Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry (approximately 35 minutes) and look for your Terra & Tide guide
- The optional swim at Palm Beach is tide dependent
- Clients must provide their own car restraints for children under 7 if using the pickup service
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland?
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Activity code: C-44108P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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.
- Pickup from the ferry or Oneroa, 30 minutes prior, for those who require it.
- Picnic lunch at Whakanewha Regional Park.
- Walk led by a guide trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture.
- Ferry 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 Bush & Beach Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Pickup from the ferry or Oneroa, 30 minutes prior, for those who require it
- Picnic lunch at Whakanewha Regional Park
- Walk led by a guide trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture
- Ferry 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for children under 8
- Recommended for ages 8 and over. Child rate is 75% of the adult price, up to age 14
- Maximum of 12 guests per departure
- Must bring: walking shoes, water, day pack, raincoat, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Meet at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. If travelling from Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry (approximately 35 minutes) and look for your Terra & Tide guide
- The optional swim at Palm Beach is tide dependent
- Clients must provide their own car restraints for children under 7 if using the pickup service
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
