Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.charliefarleys.co.nz
;
21 The Strand, Onetangi; 8.30am-late)
It's easy to see why the locals love
this place when you're supping on a Waiheke wine or beer under the pohutukawa on the
beach-gazing deck.
PUB, CAFE
4th Avenue Eatery & Bar
MAP
(
www.fourthavenue.co.nz
;
1 Fourth Ave, Onetangi)
Part bar and part bistro, all served up with cool and
classy decor and Onetangi Beach views from the sunny deck. There's a good selection of
tap beers and decent shared plates and platters ($20 to $49).
Information
Waiheke Island i-SITE
( 09-372 1234;
www.waihekenz.com
; 118 Ocean View Rd; 9am-5pm)
As well as
the very helpful main office, there's a (usually unstaffed) counter in the ferry terminal at
Matiatia Wharf.
Getting There & Away
360 Discovery
( 0800 360 3472;
www.360discovery.co.nz
)
You can pick up the 360 Discovery tourist
ferry at Orapiu on its journey between Auckland and Coromandel Town. However, note
that Orapiu is quite remote and not served by buses.
Fullers
( 09-367 9111;
www.fullers.co.nz
;
return adult/child $36/18; 5.20am-11.45pm Mon-Fri,
6.25am-11.45pm Sat, 7am-9.30pm Sun)
Frequent passenger ferries from Auckland's Ferry Building
to Matiatia Wharf (on the hour from 9am to 5pm), some via Devonport.
Sealink
( 09-300 5900;
www.sealink.co.nz
; adult/child/car/motorcycle return $36.50/20/152/58;
4.30am-6.30pm Mon-Thu, 4.30am-8pm Fri, 6am-6.30pm Sat & Sun)
Runs car ferries to Kennedy Point,
mainly from Half Moon Bay (east Auckland) but some leave from Wynyard Wharf in the
city. The ferry runs at least every two hours and takes 45 minutes (booking essential).
Getting Around
BIKE
Various bicycle routes are outlined in the
Bike Waiheke!
brochure, available from the
wharf and the i-SITE; be prepared for a few hills.
Waiheke Bike Hire
( 09-372 7937;
www.waihekebikehire.co.nz
; Matiatia Wharf)
Hires mountain bikes
(half-/full day $25/35) from their base near the wharf and at the Oneroa i-SITE.
