Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Auckland > Waiheke Island > Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa (Northern walk)
Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa (Northern walk)
- Location
- 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.
- Description
- This walk is ideal for visitors wanting to take in as much of the island as possible without venturing too far from the ferry and Oneroa Village. It provides stunning views. 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. 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.Church Bay was the site of the first church and mission built on Waiheke Island in 1833.
- Duration
- 3.0 hours
- Amenities
-
- Carpark
- Dogs Allowed
- Food & Drink
- Historical
- Picnics
- Toilets
- Source
- www.aucklandcity.govt.nz
- Discussion
- Start a discussion on this walk