Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk: Experience Coastal Views, Seabird Habitats and Forest Trails
4.9
55 Ratings
Auckland

Embark on a 5-hour adventure on Waiheke Island, exploring coastal views, seabird habitats, and lush forest trails. Discover majestic Pohutukawa trees, learn about island life, and enjoy a refreshing swim or packed lunch at the beach.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waiheke Island - Waiheke Island, know for its relaxed lifestyle, wildlife, scenery and wineries, is located in the Hauraki Gulf, a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
What's Included
  • Complimentary pickup from the ferry or Oneroa
  • Guided scenic walk with expert interpretation
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Ferry fares
Additional Information

This 5-hour walk combines the best of Waiheke Island bush and beaches. Fabulous coastal views, seabird nesting grounds and lush forest trails will make this an adventure to remember!
Experience some of the most majestic forest reserves on the island, including the magnificent Pohutukawa trees and Nikau Palms of the Whakanewha Regional Park, Glenbrook…

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Location
Fullers360 Matiatia ticket office
Ocean View Road
Your tour begins on Waiheke Island. We do not do hotel pickups. If you are travelling from Auckland on the 9am ferry, your guide will be holding a sign and standing on your left as you leave the ferry at Waiheke Island.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meghanw430
Mar 24, 2026
A beautiful & nature-filled day on Waiheke - Had a wonderful tour with Lisa as our guide. We did a 2-hour walk around Whakanewha Regional Park, followed by a lovely picnic lunch by the beach, and an added wine tasting at MudBrick. Lisa was enthusiastic, positive, knowledgeable, and really created the perfect environment for learning about Waiheke Island and New Zealand. Our tour through the bush really prioritized connecting with nature and the earth, getting up close to trees, birds, and more. I loved learning about the magic of the forest and hope to return another time to do more of these beautiful trails. All together, this was a lovely day filled with movement, education, and a few nice glasses of wine to top it off.
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Inspiration735464
Mar 14, 2026
Great day! - We hiked in a forest that was green and lush and looked prehistoric. We were unfamiliar with the plants and trees, but our very knowledgeable guide, Liz, explained what they were, their medicinal and other uses by the Maori and European settlers, and their environmental properties. She was also able to recognize birdsong and to spot them in the trees. After hiking, we walked on a huge beach, then had a box lunch. Liz drove us around the town and to points of interest, including a beautiful view of the other side of the island. At the end ofbthe tour, she dropped us off at Mudbrick Winery. Great day!
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Megant0713
Feb 27, 2026
Great tour and guide! - Liz was a great, knowledgeable guide. We really enjoyed our tour with her!
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Culture05310914665
Feb 15, 2026
Engaging for the whole family. Hands on learning! - Absolutely beautiful scenery and learning about the local flora and fauna kept the whole family engaged.
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377remyg
Feb 11, 2026
Splendid . Bravo to Cindy - Cindy is wonderful .Passionate , sharing with energy and a communicative joy and knowledge the numerous wonders of Waukeke . We had a splendid time .
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Lbjt
Jan 31, 2026
Terra and Tides does it all! - We were very lucky to have Justine to ourselves! She was happy to set a slower pace and we learned so much! She took us to some great places to see historic buildings and amazing views!
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Janeandhuw
Jan 23, 2026
A great day out-so much to see! - Excellent guiding by Justine. We learnt so much about the trees, birds and history of Waiheke - and much about NZ too. The walking pace was good, the lunch was delicious and everything went to plan. We would highly recommend this trip.
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Vacation14004269622
Jan 19, 2026
Outstanding hiking and wine tour! - We had a wonderful hike through forest ending at two of the wineries for tastings. Our guide, Renee, was the perfect guide. Throughout our hike, we learned about the wildlife on the island, the surrounding vegetation, history of the island and the people who live there. The wine tastings were the perfect break in the hiking and the local wines are delicious! We would highly recommend the tour and especially our guide.
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170lukeh
Dec 2, 2025
Personalised ecological tour - We had the most wonderful and informative day with Maria, learning about the many facets of Waiheke - its animals, vegetation and history. As well as being fabulous company, Maria is a goldmine of information. Highly recommended.
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Kathrynmv5152mb
Nov 27, 2025
Great Experience to See and Learn about Waiheke Island! - This was a great experience while in Auckland. It was incredibly easy to catch the ferry from downtown and meet my guide on the island. I ended up having a personalized tour and my guide was very knowledgable about all of the plants, birds, and history of the island. She went out of her way to ensure that I had a chance to see and experience all of the amazing aspects of Waiheke Island. The views throughout the walk were amazing! The lunch included as part of the tour was delicious.
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