Waiheke Island Double Headland Coastal Walk: Explore Twin Headlands with a Local Guide

Embark on a captivating double headland coastal walk on Waiheke Island, guided by a local expert. Discover the beauty of Matiatia and Church Bay, with stunning views, wildlife sightings, and a delicious lunch break in between.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waiheke Island - Embark on a journey through the dual promontories of Matiatia and Church Bay on Waiheke Island, starting and concluding at the ferry dock. This expertly led hike is designed for individuals capable of trekking for five hours across undulating landscapes.
    Your reconnection with the wilderness commences immediately upon your…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Return transfers to ferry or accommodation
  • Provided walking maps
  • Scenic walk with expert guiding
What's Not Included
  • Ferry fares
Additional Information

Experience the twin headlands of Matiatia and Church Bay on Waiheke Island, walking in a small group with an expert local guide.
This walk consists of two parts, with lunch in between. Sometimes we do the northern route first, and sometimes the southern. Why is that? Well, we often need to work around the tides!
Northern route (approx 2 hours): We’ll…

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.

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Melissafe2270qp
Feb 24, 2025
Great Hike! - Dell was great. Very knowledgeable and fun guide. We enjoyed the hike tremendously. The views were amazing and we even got to see some native birds.
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Robert
Feb 18, 2025
Hiking on Waiheke Island - Had an excellent hike with our guide Dell around double headlands. She also shared history of the island. Highly recommended.
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Pampl163fp
Feb 12, 2025
Beautiful day on Waiheke Island - We had an amazing experience with Justine as our guide! She was knowledgeable, flexible, and just so fun to be with. We hiked up hills and down hills and saw some lovely views of the bay with Auckland in the distance. We even stopped at Cable Bay winery for a tasting! This tour will not disappoint, and if you are lucky enough to have Justine, all the better!
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Bouldermiker
Feb 4, 2025
Justine is great! - Justine was a wonderful guide. She is fun, engaging and knowledgeable. 5* to her! We found her walk was a great way to stretch our legs after a long flight. The sandwich at lunch was a highlight too!
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Marcuslz9528tn
Jan 2, 2025
A really great day out - The walk was hosted by Cindy who was very welcoming on arrival at the ferry terminal. Her local knowledge was very useful for choosing the best paths for the group ability and weather conditions on the day. There was plenty of interesting information on the history and geography of the islands together with a wealth of knowledge of the native plants and the efforts made to regenerate the island‘s forests.
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Lindsayc266
Dec 6, 2024
A Wonderful Day on Waiheke Island - My husband and I had the best time walking with Lucy from Terra & Tide. We spotted several birds which included an Egret, Fantails, Kereru, Tui with baby chicks and an amazing brightly colored New Zealand parakeet ! Lucy brought us on back trails we would never of found on our own and she helped us identify all the important local foliage. We enjoyed amazing lunch on the beach. On the way back to the ferry, we had enough time to taste local island wine! It was a beautiful day thanks to Lucy from Terra & Tide !
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Andyth6569su
Dec 4, 2024
Excellent. - Justine Steel was superb. She adjusted to our abilities and interests. We had a simply wonderful day. We can recommend her highly, without reservation.
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Inspire61871302980
Mar 11, 2024
Amazing, informative, and breathtaking! - This was our first stop on our honeymoon in New Zealand and our guide was Maria. I had done a lot of research on New Zealand and was really wanting to know more about the island of Waiheke. Maria was incredibly knowledgeable about all the animal and plant life and the conservation efforts for the island. This tour was a true highlight and she truly made this a magical experience as our introduction for New Zealand and it's ecology. It was truly unforgettable!
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O9524bgjohnp
Mar 10, 2024
Great day on Waiheke Island with Lucie - had an excellent day hiking around the headlands with Lucie!!!! Had a nice orientation before we headed out and spent the morning hiking around the beautiful headlands of the Island. Then we had a great lunch on the beach followed by some time in town to have coffee and peruse the shops (your choice) before heading back on a hike to the ferry. Saw beautiful sights, birds, plants, and learned a lot about New Zealand!! Would definitely recommend.
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Kim_v
Nov 16, 2023
Wonderful time and amazing views! - Had a wonderful experience and time with Justine. We were able to see beautiful sites and experience wine tasting too. Justine was always checking in and giving choices on which paths or places to go. We even saw a Blue Penguin!!! Amazing views.
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