Waiheke Island Private Electric Van Tour with Sacred Eels and Marae
Air-conditioned comfort, a guide talking the whole way, and stops you can linger at
Glide past Ocean View Road views and Hauraki Gulf vistas in a private electric van, then stop at Palm and Onetangi beaches, the sacred eels of Omiha and the Piritahi Marae with its pouwhenua carvings at Blackpool. It is a private tour of Waiheke Island, with only your group and a licensed guide.
Step-by-step itinerary
Scenic tour of Waiheke Island
- Embark on scenic island tour
- See views from Ocean View Road and Little Oneroa Beach
- Explore Palm and Onetangi beaches
- Visit the sacred eels of Omiha
- See Piritahi Marae and pouwhenua at Blackpool
- Oneroa Beach 35m
- Onetangi Beach 25m
What’s included
- Private transportation.
- Licensed Tour Guide.
- Every day 09:10 15:10
Information
You ride a private electric van around Waiheke Island with a licensed guide, stopping at white-sand beaches, sacred eels at Omiha and Blackpool's marae.
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The experience
The van is electric and air-conditioned, and your guide talks the whole way round, so you are never left wondering what you are looking at. Ocean View Road opens onto views over Oneroa beach and the Hauraki Gulf, with plenty of spots to take photos and the breeze coming through as you go. A tablet shows key photos from Waiheke's history at different points in the drive, and the route stays flexible, so you can make stops where you want, including for an artisan ice cream.
At Palm and Onetangi beaches you get out for a stroll on the white sand while the guide tells you about the history of these places. The story of the island comes with you from one stop to the next, and the pace is set by your private group rather than a crowd.
Then comes Omiha, where you visit the sacred eels, and finally Blackpool, where the Piritahi Marae has its beautiful pouwhenua, the Maori carvings you go to see. The tour finishes back at the starting point, so the whole outing stays close to the island's heart and heritage.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can we stop for ice cream on the way?
Yes, the route is flexible, so you can stop where you want, including for an artisan ice cream, and the guide still keeps up the commentary.
Do we get to walk on the beach at Onetangi?
Yes, the van stops at Palm and Onetangi beaches for a stroll on the white sand while the guide tells you about the history of these places.
What will we see at the Blackpool marae?
At Blackpool, the final stop, you see the Piritahi Marae and its pouwhenua, which are Maori carvings.
Does the guide explain history at each stop?
Yes, the guide gives continuous commentary, and a tablet shows key historical photos at various times during the tour.
Operated by Kiwi Connect - Auckland & Waiheke Island Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Waiheke Island Private Electric Van Tour with Sacred Eels
1h 30m · EN
from NZ$ 140 per person
≈ US$ 79 in your currency
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