5 Day Waiheke Self-guided Walk-Hosted by Chef & Local of 30 Years
Overview
Come join us to walk the stunning tracks and trails of Waiheke Island. I'm Vicki, your host — a Waiheke local of 30 years and an ex-superyacht chef. I love hosting, cooking, and walking! I've walked all over the world, but my happy place is right here on Waiheke Island.
Though I suggest an itinerary for our 3, 4 or 5 day walks, I'm flexible on how far you walk - if you want to stop early, I'll pick you up from wherever you are. Prefer a scenic drive or a swimming day instead of walking? That's easy to arrange too.
Please contact me directly for cancellation terms and conditions, refunds are available.
What's Included
- Accommodation for 4 nights with continental breakfast
- All transport to/from accommodation and walk start and finish spots
- Personalised support, maps and trail advice
- Delicious home cooked dinner on the first night, and a second home cooked meal on night 2.
- Picnic-style packed lunch each day of the walk
- Restaurant and/or cafe meal on two nights, or you might choose a winery or fish & chips on the beach
- Ferry to/from Waiheke from downtown Auckland (book online at Fullers360)
Meeting and Pickup
Auckland 1081
New Zealand
We will meet you where you disembark the ferry, right on the dock, or pick you up from your accommodation if you are already on the Island.
Auckland 1081
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
The Te Ara Hura trail circles Waiheke Island — coastal headlands, quiet beaches, native bush, and working farmland at the far end of the island. Walking it is the real way to see Waiheke, one step at a time.
This self-guided walk is done over 5 days, from 13km to 23km per day. A reasonable level of fitness is needed, but the pace and distance are flexible to suit you — more on that below. iWalkWaiheke also offers a 4-day, 3-night version of this walk, or a 3-day 2-night 'best of' version, or get in touch for a bespoke itinerary.
Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-211719P8
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- Accommodation for 4 nights with continental breakfast.
- All transport to/from accommodation and walk start and finish spots.
- Personalised support, maps and trail advice.
- Delicious home cooked dinner on the first night, and a second home cooked meal on night 2.
- Picnic-style packed lunch each day of the walk.
- Restaurant and/or cafe meal on two nights, or you might choose a winery or fish & chips on the beach.
- Ferry to/from Waiheke from downtown Auckland (book online at Fullers360).
The minimum age to participate is 8..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 5 Day Waiheke Self-guided Walk-Hosted by Chef & Local of 30 Years is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 5 Day Waiheke Self-guided Walk-Hosted by Chef & Local of 30 Years will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Accommodation for 4 nights with continental breakfast
- All transport to/from accommodation and walk start and finish spots
- Personalised support, maps and trail advice
- Delicious home cooked dinner on the first night, and a second home cooked meal on night 2.
- Picnic-style packed lunch each day of the walk
- Restaurant and/or cafe meal on two nights, or you might choose a winery or fish & chips on the beach
- Ferry to/from Waiheke from downtown Auckland (book online at Fullers360)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
