Waiheke is a large island in the Hauraki Gulf between the Auckland mainland and the Coromandel Peninsula.

A number of commercial ferry operators run both car and passenger ferry services to Waiheke Island.

Find authorised transport operators to this island.

A regular bus service, taxi and car rentals are available on the island.

• The western end of Waiheke is a residential area with around 8,000 permanent inhabitants.
• The eastern end is a mix of farm blocks and settlements.
• There are shops and a variety of accommodation.
• Don't disturb threatened birds like the New Zealand dotterel. Watch them from a distance.

Rules for the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park

• Fires and portable barbeques are not allowed.
• Take your rubbish with you – there are no rubbish bins.
• Some activities such as weddings need a permit.
• No camping.

These are part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park by-laws. Read the full by-laws.

Looking after the marine reserve

Rules and regulations:

• No fishing of any kind is permitted.
• Do not take or disturb marine life, including shellfish and seaweeds.
• Do not remove any part of the sea floor, including rocks or dead sea shells.
• Leave your dog at home as dogs disturb nesting seabirds. Dogs are not permitted at the marine reserve at any time.
• Do not exceed 5 knots in a boat or on a jetski within 200 m of the mainland or a dive flag, or within 50 m of a boat or person in the water.