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New Zealand · Auckland Region

Best beaches in Waiheke Island

9 ranked beaches in Waiheke Island, Auckland Region

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Waiheke Island

  1. 1

    Blackpool Beach

    Sheltered Waiheke beach on the southern side, good for quiet coastal time.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Cactus Bay

    Remote eastern Waiheke bay prized for seclusion and clear water.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Enclosure Bay

    Small rocky-sandy Waiheke bay known locally for clear water and snorkeling.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Little Oneroa Beach

    Compact beach close to Oneroa with calmer, more local feel.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Man O’ War Bay

    Remote eastern Waiheke bay tied to vineyards, calm water and day trips.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Oneroa Beach

    Waiheke’s signature village beach, easy to reach and highly searched.

    7.0
  7. 7

    Onetangi Beach

    Waiheke’s longest and most famous swimming beach.

    7.0
  8. 8

    Palm Beach

    Major Waiheke swimming beach with holiday-home appeal.

    7.0
  9. 9

    Sandy Bay

    Quiet north-side Waiheke cove between larger named beaches.

    7.0

What makes Waiheke Island's beaches stand out?

Waiheke Island sits in Auckland Region, New Zealand and is home to 9 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Waiheke Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.