Top 10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Waiheke Island, North Island

May 18, 2022 Venice Greaves

Artists and free-spirits mingle with the rich and famous on this blissful island, a haven of beautiful beaches, gastronomical treasures and small wineries. Browse the dozens of art galleries and craft stores of the Waiheke Arts Trail between dips in the emerald waters. Soar above the landscape on a chartered scenic flight, then refuel your engine with a casual beachfront café meal or an upscale, multi-course affair. Waiheke boasts several boutique vineyards, perfect for sipping, sampling and savoring New Zealand’s fine wines.
Restaurants in Waiheke Island

1. Enjoi NZ

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Enjoi NZ

Enjoi Waiheke prides ourselves for being one of Waiheke Island's premium wine tour companies. Dependant on which wine tour you decide to do you will typically visit on average around 4 vineyards (unless otherwise requested) at the vineyards you will taste on average 3 to four tastings at each, which are all complimentary. You will have approximately a 2hr lunch at an award winning vineyard, visit some beaches, take photos at some amazing scenery and you will do this all in the comfort of our luxury minibuses which have full air-conditioning, tinted windows for you privacy and music if you fell like listening to your favourite tunes. Some of our other wine tour combinations can include fishing charter and wine tours, segway and wine tours, ecozip and wine tours, corporate tours, hens tours and more. We can organise helicopters, seaplanes, accommodation and anything else on Waiheke. We do hope to see you on one of our amazing wine tours some day soon.

2. Terra & Tide

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Terra & Tide

Terra & Tide (formerly Walking By Nature) offers a range of guided walks on Waiheke Island. Our walks are perfect for those who want to take time out from their busy lives to experience the healing power of nature. We have all-inclusive walks suitable for beginners to the more adventurous. For corporates and other groups, we offer Forest Therapy walks with an accredited guide, which we can combine with wellbeing workshops. Our base on Waiheke is just 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland, making it easy to join one of our guided Waiheke walks. Get connected to nature, yourself, and others. Explore wild places, learn more about our environment – and just plain relax. Plus, we offer sailing trips and charters from Waiheke Island aboard our 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star.

3. Chas'n Tail Charters

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Chas'n Tail Charters

Welcome, we are a small family run business. Your skipper Matt Greacen has been a keen fisherman since age 4, when weekends where regularly spent tolerating a life jacket to rock fish for up to 6 hours a day. A young boy just seeking that thrill of reeling in a fish! And it hasn’t changed. Its always been Matt’s dream to run his own Fishing Charter business and where better then from the place we both grew up, gorgeous Waiheke Island. We operate our current vessel the Warfish out here in the Hauraki Gulf which is teaming with an assortment of species inclding the elusive King Fish, We’d love to welcome you aboard and share our passion for the sea as well as our experience fishing with you America's Cup Spectating / Grab some mates, jump aboard for some battleship spectating on the Hauraki Gulf. This exiting event can only be truly experienced in amongst the action. See your website for more details! 36th America's Cup racing right here in our very own backyard, we are pumped!!

4. Waiheke Island Jet Ski Tours

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Waiheke Island Jet Ski Tours

Hire your own jet ski on your own our share with one other to explore the stunning scenery and coastline of beautiful Waiheke Island. Keep an eye out for penguins and dolphins and capture great photos on your journey.

5. Waiheke Dive and Snorkel

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Waiheke Dive and Snorkel

Waiheke Dive and Snorkel is a fresh new approach to your local dive shop! Specialising in try dives, guided snorkelling tours, learn to dive PADI courses you know you’re in for a great adventure! Waiheke Island is just 35 mins scenic ferry ride from Auckland CBD, so we’re a great day trip!

6. By Sea

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By Sea

Waiheke Island Coastal Excursions with emphasis on fun and exhilaration and an appreciation for conservation in this natural environment. Excursions are shaped to connect you with the coastline and uncover the ecological and cultural qualities of the island, from a seaward perspective. We offer several trip options from a 90 minute taster, popular 2.5 hour Takapu trip to full day charters.

7. Waiheke Safaris

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Waiheke Safaris

A wonderful way to see some of the more remote spots on Waiheke Island. Pile on board Moggy the Unimog (an ex military open air vehicle). Tours take you into places on Waiheke Island most tourists don’t see. A guided bush walk through beautiful Whakanewha, a Barbi (barbecue) on the beach, paddle boarding, swimming, and strolling on the beach or if you like just take some time to relax in the shade. Whatever you are doing you'll be taking in the beautiful views offered by nature on Waiheke Island. Comfort, a fantastic family adventure or just some time to kick back with friends. Amazing kiwi hospitality, super magic real Kiwi fun. For more details visit the website.

8. On the Hunt Charters

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On the Hunt Charters

We specialize in small group fishing charters around Waiheke Island whether you're planning a half day or full day fishing trip, a ​relaxed scenic cruise or a customized private charter, we will take you on a memorable voyage. Come on board on our custom 2018 Surtees 750 Gamefisher vessel. Includes top of line Daiwa fishing gear, your fish filleted & bag to take home.

9. Salt Fly Fish

Salt Fly Fish

Experience the pure excitement of salt water fly fishing around the beautiful coastline of Waiheke Island. Guide and skipper Matt runs a 6m (20ft) custom designed boat. Targeting snapper, kingfish ( amberjack, yellow tail ) and the powerful kahawai ( similar to blue fish ) Matt’s local knowledge, skilled tuition and ability to find fish assure a great day on the water.

10. Live An Active Life

Live An Active Life

Join the fastest growing activity in the World and learn how to master Stand Up Paddle boarding. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can pick up the basics and soon you'll be paddling like a pro! Our SUP classes on Waiheke Island are suitable for complete beginners or those who want to improve their skills and work on their fitness. SUP activities and other outdoor adventures are brought to you by our professional facilitators at Let Me Out, our Team Building Company

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