The 4 Walking Tours in Waiheke Island That Earn Their Price

1.Zipline And Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $92Our pick

Meet your EcoZip guides at Waiheke’s Matiatia ferry terminal, ride by minivan to Trig Hill, then take three zipline flights over vineyard, valley, and native forest. Guides such as Ben, Jessie, Poppy, and Helena are known for clear safety help and lively nature talks. A gentle forest walk completes the three-hour outing.

“I know this isn’t your fault, but, we did not get to experience this because of lack of room on the Ferry. Auckland was a real bummer. I think the Harbor Admin should add more shuttles when TWO cruise ships are in port.”

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2.Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $260

Explore Waiheke Island’s beaches and native bush on a five-hour guided walk with Terra & Tide. Your guide, such as Maria or Justin, handles the route and shares local plant and bird knowledge. Lunch, small groups of up to eight, and pickup from the ferry or Oneroa are included.

“Maria our tour guide was great! She made accommodations for our tour since I am wearing a boot. Our entire day was wonderful. Maria was very knowledgeable and couldn’t be nicer.”

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3.Waiheke Island Vineyards and Bush Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $279

Join Terra & Tide for a five-hour guided walk across Waiheke Island, led by guides such as Lucy, Justine, or Robyn. Follow bush tracks to headlands and vineyards, learn about Māori culture, wildlife, and island history, then enjoy two wine tastings. Lunch and the ferry cost extra.

“Had an amazing day hiking on Waiheke Island with Lucy, our guide. She was super friendly and knowledgeable about the island and shared a lot about the local wildlife and customs. We also were able to stop into a vineyard to do a quick tastiRead more”

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4.Waiheke Island Double Headland Coastal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $260

Meet Justine or another Terra & Tide guide at Waiheke’s ferry terminal for a five-hour walk across Matiatia and Church Bay. Expect coastal views, native plants, bird and marine-life spotting, lunch in Oneroa, and a small group capped at 12.

“Justine was absolutely fantastic and made the day so enjoyable. It ended up being just me on the walk, which was great that they still take people out despite having a small group. The hike itself was gorgeous - not too difficult, but there are Read more”

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