Parker og udsigtspunkter på Waiheke Island

Scenic Reserves & Viewpoints

Waiheke Island’s network of reserves encompasses diverse ecosystems, from the salt marshes and dotterel nesting grounds of Whakanewha Regional Park to the mature kauri stands of the interior. This collection spans the island’s varied topography, including historic World War II observation posts, sculpture-filled urban parks like Alison Park, and elevated peaks such as Puke ō kai. These sites provide access to native bush tracks, tidal inlets, and panoramic vistas across the Hauraki Gulf.

Scenic Reserves & Viewpoints — Kort

A

Whakanewha Regional Park

Coastal park featuring salt marshes and a protected breeding ground for the New Zealand dotterel. Includes walking tracks through taraire and kohekohe forest.

B

Kauri Grove

A stand of mature kauri trees accessible via a bush track.

C

Lookout

Vantage point overlooking Rocky Bay and the southern coastline.

D

World War 2 Observation Post

Historic concrete bunker used for coastal defense during World War II, located on the western headlands.

E

Te Toki Reserve

A 12-hectare area of regenerating native bush and open grassland featuring a wetland restoration project.

F

Alison Park

Urban park in Oneroa featuring a permanent collection of outdoor sculptures.

G

Palm Beach Reserve

Beachfront park with public barbecues and a playground, located on the northern coast.

H

Puke ō kai

High point providing panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf and the eastern landscape.

I

Shelly Beach Reserve

Sheltered bay on Putiki Bay known for its shell-covered beach and calm water.

J

Logans Track

Bush track through native ponga and nikau palms, connecting the Oneroa and Blackpool areas.

K

Surfdale Reserve

Waterfront park on the Surfdale tidal flats with a playground and picnic facilities.

L

Putiki Esplanade Reserve

Waterside reserve overlooking Putiki Bay with a flat path following the shoreline.

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