Waiheke Island - The Jewel of the Hauraki Gulf

Waiheke Island has long been a favourite escape for city dwellers & visitors alike. Located in the Hauraki Gulf between the Auckland mainland & the Coromandel Peninsula, Waiheke enjoys a subtropical micro-climate, pristine beaches, award winning vineyards & world class wines.

While it has spectacular natural beauty in abundance, Waiheke also offers a diverse range of activities from zip lining & ocean kayaking to nature walks & winery tours.

Visitors to Waiheke will also discover superb local cafes & eateries, boutique galleries & quirky craft stores all nestled within the Island’s beautiful native interior.

100% NZ owned & operated, The Waiheke Island Resort is the largest accommodation provider in the Hauraki Gulf & features a completely unique range of onsite facilities.

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Getting to the resort

Waiheke Island is just a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland or 45 minutes from Half Moon Bay. Fullers ferries operate from the Auckland downtown ferry terminal to Waiheke’s Matiatia Wharf with over 20 fast ferry trips daily. Sealink operates the vehicular ferry from Half Moon Bay to Waiheke’s Kennedy Point which also caters for foot passengers.

Once on Waiheke, The Resort is only 10 minutes drive from either arrival point, we can arrange your transport whether you are alone or with a group of up to 150.

The Resort also has a range of Veletrix E-Bikes available for guest hire. Able to transverse most of the Island’s interior on one charge, our E-Bikes are available for half or full-day hire – call Reception on (09) 372 0011 or email reservations@thewaihekegroup.co.nz to book.

Rental cars: Waiheke Rental Cars
Bus Schedules: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry