Palm Beach Tours and Activities

Palm Beach featuring kayaking or canoeing, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Palm Beach featuring a coastal town, landscape views and general coastal views
Palm Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and tropical scenes
Palm Beach showing wild flowers and flowers
Palm Beach featuring a beach and landscape views as well as children


The white sands, untroubled waters and wild native bushland of Palm Beach draw visitors in their tens of thousands to Waiheke Island each and every year.

The Hauraki Gulf, just off the coast of Auckland, is home to a number of picturesque islands, not least of which is Waiheke Island. Peppered with olive farms, vineyards and art galleries, the island's permanent population of 9,000 swells dramatically during the holiday and summer months, with Palm Beach acting as a focal point and major draw for many of these visitors.There are three ferry services operating between Auckland and the island, running several times a day, so getting here shouldn't be difficult. The car ferry takes under an hour to reach the island, while the passenger-only ferry takes just 40 minutes. From the port at Matiatia Bay, you can hop on a bus that will take you to Palm Beach, on the sheltered northern side of the island.The beach itself is stunning, with green headlands seeming to emerge from the depths of the calm waters, sheltering the beach from the offshore winds. There's plenty of room along the beach to set up camp for the day but, for those who prefer their privacy, it's probably best to steer clear of the protected bay at the western end, unofficially recognised as a nudist beach. Amenities for beach-goers include toilet facilities, barbecues and a playground for the kids. There is also a local shop which stocks basic supplies.For those planning to stay on the island overnight, the accommodation options range from small beachside apartments to the ultimate in 5-star luxury, so you can take your pick between budget self-catering, hotels complete with poolside cocktail bars, and everything in between.If you get tired of swimming and sunbathing, another great way to pass the time on the island is with a wander along the scenic walking trails through the nature reserve. One of the more popular trails runs from Palm Beach along the coastline to Little Oneroa Beach. While following this route, keep an eye out for the orca whales that frequent this portion of the coastline, feeding on the abundance of stingrays in the local waters.Because Palm Beach is sheltered, the area is safe for swimming year-round, though it's worth mentioning that the water is absolutely freezing between the months of May and September, so this time of year is for the brave only!

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Waiheke Island Resort
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Miro Beach House at Palm Beach
Miro Beach House at Palm Beach
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Miro Beach House at Palm Beach
Miro Beach House at Palm Beach - Miro Cottage is a quintessential kiwi bach right next the white sands and lapping waves of picturesque palm beach. Accommodating up to 6 guests, with three bedrooms a good-sized family bathroom and open plan living ar
Miro Beach House at Palm Beach - Miro Cottage is a quintessential kiwi bach right next the white sands and lapping waves of picturesque palm beach. Accommodating up to 6 guests, with three bedrooms a good-sized family bathroom and open plan living ar
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Miro Beach House at Palm Beach - Miro Cottage is a quintessential kiwi bach right next the white sands and lapping waves of picturesque palm beach. Accommodating up to 6 guests, with three bedrooms a good-sized family bathroom and open plan living ar
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Kereru Hill - Stay Waiheke
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Villa Blanca - Villa Blanca is the perfect holiday accommodation if you are seeking quality accommodation for up to 4 guests. This Villa is in located at the lowest point of the resort, making access in and out easy. Its elevated position offers wond
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Villa Blanca - Villa Blanca is the perfect holiday accommodation if you are seeking quality accommodation for up to 4 guests. This Villa is in located at the lowest point of the resort, making access in and out easy. Its elevated position offers wond
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Island View - Stay Waiheke
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Paradise on Palm
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Luxury at Palm Beach is just a 5 min walk to Palm Beach
Luxury at Palm Beach is just a 5 min walk to Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Luxury at Palm Beach is just a 5 min walk to Palm Beach
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Togs, Togs, Undies -Palm Beach
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