Part of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Onetangi Bay is a large bay on Waiheke Island's north coast, boasting the island's longest ocean beach. The stunning white sandy beach is a popular spot for families and tourists with the local bus and coach tours both stopping here.
There are restaurants and cafes where you can grab a bite to eat and a couple of popular wedding venues. Enjoy safe swimming, picnics, or a romantic sunset stroll with a loved one.
Head to the bay on a weekday where you will have the beach almost to yourself and can truly appreciate its serene beauty.
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On a sparkling summer Auckland day, there's something particularly romantic about jumping a ferry to Waiheke Island with a picnic packed and heading to the shores of Onetangi Bay to frolic in the sun and swim in the sea. Enjoy a long, lazy day date with your lover on the white sands of this picture-perfect beach and bask in its peaceful serenity. There's lots of wonderful local food producers on the island too so if you head over early on a Saturday morning then you can make a day of it by shopping up a storm first at the legendary Ostend Markets - http://www.localist.co.nz/l/ucdzlr.
I absolutely love this beach. It's a wee piece of paradise. Wonderful for a swim, especially in the middle of summer, when the water can sometimes almost feel like a warm bath. Lovely golden sand and generally pretty safe. A good beach for kids and adults alike. There are also a few places to grab coffee and a snack afterwards. Perfect spot for a great New Zealand day out. And, if you've caught the ferry over from Auckland, there are buses that come here too.