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Things to see in Waiheke Island (New Zealand): 39 places and when to go

Waiheke Island is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (16), Nature (14), Museums and art (6). The best known are Hauraki Gulf, Duders Beach and Anzac Bay. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
New Zealand · -36.7977, 175.0829
Places
39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (16) · Nature (14) · Museums and art (6) · Beaches (1) · History (1) · Hiking (1)
Best time
October to April.
Also possible
May to September.
Nearest airport
AKL Auckland, 36 km as the crow flies

What to see in Waiheke Island

The places in and around Waiheke Island, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 15, by what you come to do:

When to go to Waiheke Island

The best time to visit Waiheke Island is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time14:15
  2. FebBest time13:21
  3. MarBest time12:17
  4. AprBest time11:03
  5. MayPossible10:02
  6. JunPossible9:30
  7. JulPossible9:43
  8. AugPossible10:35
  9. SepPossible11:47
  10. OctBest time12:58
  11. NovBest time14:00
  12. DecBest time14:31

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30. In January, 39 of the 39 places are at their best.

When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Waiheke Island

The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Waiheke Island?

The best known: Hauraki Gulf, Duders Beach, Anzac Bay, Mawhitipana Bay, Ōakura Bay. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Waiheke Island?

October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30.

How do you get to Waiheke Island?

The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 36 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Waiheke Island as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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