Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland

4.9(55)5 hFree cancellationBy Terra & Tide

About this activity

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
✓Walk led by a guide trained in Waiheke's flora, fauna, conservation and Māori history and culture
✓Picnic lunch at Whakanewha Regional Park

Not included

✕Ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island

Meeting and pickup

Meet at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. If travelling from Auckland, catch the 9am Fullers ferry (approximately 35 minutes) and look for your Terra & Tide guide

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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