Matiatia Headland walk

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Introduction

The Matiatia Headland Walk begins and ends at the ferry building at Matiatia Bay. It explores the stunning headland of Matiatia including secluded beaches, cliff-side vistas, coastal mansions and a post 1600's Pa site. Approaching Owhanake Bay, you can either walk the Owhanake valley back to Oneroa village, which would be an extra hour, or return to the Ferry Terminal at Matiatia via World War II bunkers and a remnant forest.

This self-guided walk will help you learn more about the first pakeha settlers in the Greater Te Huruhi area. It explains the history of Matiatia Bay and how it became the main gateway for Waiheke Island.

See Walkway guide and map for more information about:

the Waiheke Island family that entertained the famous actress Vivien Leigh
what the mysterious concrete structures on Delamore Drive were used for and
why the fastest ferry service to Waiheke Island was over 40 years ago.

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Matiatia headland boasts of stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf.

Published November 2008