Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
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 se-
lection 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
covery 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.
tain bikes (half-/full day $25/35) from their base near the wharf and at the Oneroa i-
SITE.
of Waiheke are quite hilly, so ease the load with these hybrid machines combining ped-
alling with electric motors. If you order two bikes, they'll pick you up and return you to
the ferry for free.
