Location
5/23 The Strand, Onetangi, Waiheke, Auckland 1081
The Hibiscus is perfectly situated on beautiful Onetangi beach, Waiheke Island's longest beach that has golden sand stretching for 2km, pristine water, all day sun and overlooks the magnificent Great Barrier and Little Barrier Islands.
The Hibiscus is also a stone's throw from world class restaurants Ki Maha and 372, and stumbling distance from Charlie Farley's, Waiheke's iconic beach bar. A short walk up the road is the Four Square supermarket, the petrol station, the liquor store and the local fish & chip shop. And a short electric bus ride up the road are The Heke Kitchen, Brewery & Distillery, Wild on Waiheke and the award winning vineyards of Te Motu, Tantalus and Stonyridge.
It is all on your doorstep!
Dining & Activities
Restaurants & Bars
372 - 50 metres
Charlie Farley's - 60 metres
Ki Maha - 100 metres
Casita Miro - 1.5km
Wild on Waiheke - 2.5km
Shops
Four Square - 700 metres
Liquourland - 600 metres
Onetangi fish & chips co - 600 metres
Challenge Petrol Station - 600 metres
Cellar Doors & Vineyards
Obsidian - 2.2km
Tantalus - 2.4km
Stonyridge - 2.8km
Te Motu - 3km
Activities
Walks - Onetangi Beach is on one of the routes of the Waiheke Island walkways or Te Ara Hura, which has more than 100 kilometres of walking tracks ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hours-long hikes. The network of tracks criss-cross the island, allowing you to strike off into the native bush and along cliff tops for breathtaking views
Getting To The Hibiscus
Waiheke is a 35-minute trip via the passenger ferry from downtown Auckland or a 45-minute trip via the car & passenger ferry from Half Moon Bay. Both ferry terminals are about 30-minutes from Auckland Airport.
You can also fly direct to the island from Auckland via helicopter, and land at the airport or at one of the vineyards.
On the island, there is a frequent bus service, taxis, rental vehicles, scooters/bikes and private transfer options available.
Fullers Passenger Ferry
Fullers provides regular service to Waiheke Island with ferries departing from downtown Auckland (some via Devonport) to Matiatia wharf on Waiheke. Advance bookings for the passenger ferry are not required however we do suggest arriving early in peak season.
Sealink Car & Passenger Ferry
SeaLink operates car and passenger ferry services to Waiheke Island from Half Moon Bay and to/from Auckland city. These comfortable ferries offer the convenience of drive-on and drive-off and operate every day of the year. Most sailings depart from Half Moon Bay but they also offer a service from Wynyard Wharf Auckland CBD.
Heletranz Helicopters
Heletranz offers a great range of all-inclusive packages to suit your needs from a simple pick up and drop off through to wine tasting, heli-dining, and heli-adventures services.