Discover - Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa

This walk enables you to take in as much of the island as possible without venturing too far from the ferry and Oneroa Village.

This walk provides stunning views out over the Hauraki Gulf and to inland parts of western Waiheke. Church Bay was the site of the first church and mission built on Waiheke Island in 1833. Keep your dog under control, particularly on steep sections of the walks. There are toilets and a kiosk at Matiatia ferry terminal, toilets and shops at Oneroa and picnic tables at Owhanake Bay.

The Route

The old wharf at Matiatia is the starting point for this walk which heads through the Matietie Historic Reserve around the waterfront to Cable Bay. Continue on the track around to Owhanake Bay. Follow the green and yellow marker posts from Island Bay to Korora Road until you reach Oneroa Bay. Continue south along Korora Road then turn onto Ocean View Road to return to Matiatia wharf. The World War II pillboxes and terraces of an ancient headland pā adjacent to Delamore Drive are worth viewing. Keep a lookout for signs showing the alternative routes. The side trips offer small areas of native bush, a scenic reserve, and the Forest and Bird Society’s Atawhai Whenua Reserve across Ocean View Road.

Alternative Routes

Option one […] From Matiatia Bay, head up the hill to Delamore Drive. Walk across the road and down the track to Owhanake Bay. This will cut the length of the walk by one hour.

Option two […] Follow the green and yellow marker posts, continue up to Island Bay and then follow the markers to Korora Road until you reach Oneroa Bay.

Option Three […] At Matiatia Bay, walk along Ocean View Road. Climb the scenic reserve track to Delamore Drive down into the eastern end of Owhanake Bay.

Additional Tips

• Time: Approximately two to three hours.
• Dogs: Keep your dog/s under control, particularly on steep sections of the track.
• Facilities: Toilets and kiosk at Matiatia ferry terminal
• Picnic Tables at Owhanake Bay
• Shops at Oneroa.
• Note: Keep a lookout for signs showing alternative routes.