The Waiheke Walking Trust invite our local community to join us and members of the Piritahi Marae for a Powhiri…

To celebrate the opening day of the Festival, this walk will have a special start and finish at Piritahi Marae.

Join us on Day 1 of the Festival for a short 45-minute family walk suitable for little ones as young…

Join Astronz and Dark Sky Waiheke Island for an astronomical night time adventure from the Marae, along the Blackpool Esplanade…

View the night sky through telescopic equipment and hear fascinating information about what twinkles above from the experts at Astronz…

Join yoga teacher Premaloka on this joyful and heart opening yoga walk with a focus on postures, breathing and meditations…

“Let me tell you about the birds and the trees and the flowers and the bees and the sun that…

Walk alongside tangata whenua as they share the stories of the people of Ngāti Paoa and the cultural significance of…

Starting at Rocky Bay you will walk the southern coastline before making your way along the Awaawaroa Estuary, up through…

Join Waiheke Library staff for a geocaching adventure!

Let brilliant landscape photographer Peter Rees guide you through beautiful Whakanewha Park sharing tips and ideas to further develop your…

Brought back from 2018, we are offering this private land festival highlight in reverse, this time from Man O’War Bay…

Join Ranger Dan as he takes you and your best friend on an exploration of the dog-friendly areas of our…

This inspiring walk from Palm Beach to Oneroa explores and celebrates all of the amazing regeneration and reforestation work being…

Led by Walking Festival founder, Gary Wilton, alongside Festival Ambassadors Sir Graham and Lady Raewyn Henry, this will be an…

Te Korowai o Waiheke is a charitable trust established by the local community with the aim of restoring our island…

Join Ray White Principal and Waiheke Walking Festival Presenting Partner, Matthew Smith on this intense but rewarding extreme coastal walk…

Join self-care life coach, passionate hiker and mum of 3, Linda Anderson from Linda on the Go, on this special…

Picture this – you’re lost, alone and miles from the nearest coffee shop. Night is falling, your phone is dead,…

Bring your sense of adventure on this late afternoon sunset walk with Waiheke Walking Festival Founder, Gary Wilton.

This beautiful exploration of the island’s western headlands at a fast and deliberate pace while tuning into what you feel,…

Join Waiheke Library staff at Alison Park for a fun, interactive story-walk and treasure hunt.

This focused walk, led by Simply B’s Mel Burdett through beautiful Whakanewha Regional Park will invigorate the mind and body.

‘What’s not to love about a Progresive Lunch!

Join our local music & dance lover, Christa Loisel, for a boogie on Onetangi beach.

Join guides Linda Simpson and Anna Brealey for this five day, 100km Te Ara Hura walking adventure which will see…

Invitation Only – Waiheke Primary Eco-Warriors.

Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) is about how to immerse yourself in nature.

This is a challenging walk but the culinary and wine delights make it well worth the effort.

Amble through a myriad of pathways in a hidden garden gem within the privately owned Dead Dog Bay Sculpture Park.

Join humorous local performers and Artworks Theatre’s Kashmir Postel, on this beautiful and comical afternoon walk.

This special Waiheke Walking Festival themed show is called “Strangers”.

‘Waiheke Primary School’s eco-warriors will take Year 5 Te Huruhi students on an amazing sensory native adventure.

This Rotoroa Island southern end walk is being offered especially for Festival participants only.

Put on your 4WD shoes …

Get ready to be entertained as Sister Shout, Waiheke’s much loved all-female Choir, guide you on a bush and beach…

Join our local music & dance lover, Christa Loisel, for a boogie on Onetangi beach.

A fantastic loop walk that will take in the delights of Whakanewha Regional Park, the tracks of Onetangi Sports Park,…

A Festival highlight in 2016.

Join Waiheke Walking Trust Chair, Tess Shaw, on a local loop walk around the Palm Beach area.

Join local DJ Alisha from The Playlist Project, for a boogie on Palm Beach. No hills, no stairs – just…

Join us on this stunning guided walk around “the other” Matiatia headland, taking in the breathtaking views of the Hauraki…

Talking Tree Hill opens its first full nature loop to celebrate 10 years of the Walking Festival.

Enjoy breathtaking coastal views and hear fascinating stories of the people and place.

A fantastic loop walk

Start with a tour of the vines before experiencing a special chef’s treat and three-course dinner as well as music…

Join us for this very special walk, sure to be booked out!

Two way charter bus to and from the Ray White Festival Finale.

One-way charter bus transport from the Ray White Festival Finale

Expect wet feet, challenging terrain and the need to swing from tree to tree! This is a special Festival treat.

Enjoy a photography walk through the natural coastal environment of Big and Little Oneroa beaches.

A very special walk that will evoke memories and create new ones.

This is a second chance to experience this private land festival highlight from Man O’War to Onetangi.

Start your Sunday morning doing something good for the environment!

Celebrate the Walking Festival’s 10th birthday!

For lovers of olives and olive oil.

The Waiheke Walking Trust invite our local community and visitors to join us and members of Ngāti Paoa, Local Board…

For the first time, the Waiheke Walking Festival is offering two 3 day 2 night packages – just arrive and…

A brand new Walking Festival special – listen to locals tell stories as you walk around the historic Rangihoua area.

This inspiring walk from Palm Beach to Oneroa explores and celebrates all of the amazing regeneration and reforestation work being…

A Festival highlight brought back from 2016 and 2019!

The Progressive Lunch is back!

Walk with Te Korowai o Waiheke, a charitable trust established by the local community with the aim of restoring our…

For lovers of olives and olive oil.

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the Te Ara Hura – the path of…

Join us for this gorgeous walk right across the Island, working up an appetite to enjoy a fantastic meal at…

Join Emma Rochester for this contemplative Labyrinth experience.

Get ready to be entertained as Sister Shout, Waiheke’s much-loved acapella Choir, guide you on a late afternoon singalong walk.

A chance to come together to meet fellow walkers, chat about your walks, share a drink and some delicious street…

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the 100km Te Ara Hura – the path…

Fabulous family fun along Oneroa Beach, exploring the rock pools around to Little O. Prizes and snacks for the kids.

Wear sturdy shoes for some rock hopping and walk from Little O out to Fishermans Rock and on through Hekerua…

A stunning loop with a quick pace for bush lovers, coast lovers, and dog lovers.

This is a challenging walk but stunning scenery and the culinary reward at the end make it well worth the…

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the 100km Te Ara Hura – the path…

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the 100km Te Ara Hura – the path…

For the first time, the Waiheke Walking Festival is offering two 3 day 2 night packages – just arrive and…

This focused walk, led by simply b’s Mel Burdett through beautiful Whakanewha Regional Park will invigorate the mind and body.

Put on your 4WD shoes …

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the 100km Te Ara Hura – the path…

A Festival highlight brought back from 2016 and 2019!

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the 100km Te Ara Hura – the path…

A perfect late afternoon stroll, culminating in an early evening concert of live opera in a spectacular setting.

Join our local music & dance lover, Christa Loisel, for a sunset boogie on Palm Beach.

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the 100km Te Ara Hura – the path…

A brand new Walking Festival special – listen to locals tell stories as you walk around the historic Rangihoua area.

A Festival first for 2020, an opportunity to walk on private land that takes us across the ridgeline, and then…

Picture this: a simple day hike has turned into your worst nightmare. The sun is setting, your phone is dead…

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the 100km Te Ara Hura – the path…

A walk through the wetlands to discover that the valley of grapes also has some mighty fine grains!

This is a special tribute walk to honour the legacy of conservation work by Sir Rob Fenwick.

View our fantastic night sky through telescopic equipment and hear fascinating information about what twinkles above from the experts at…

Join Astronz and Dark Sky Waiheke Island for an astronomical night time adventure from the Marae, along the Blackpool Esplanade…

Join us for this epic adventure of 9 fabulous days walking, following the 100km Te Ara Hura – the path…

A Festival highlight, Man O’ War to Onetangi, over (mostly) private land.

Piritahi Marae whānau are excited to guide you through the ngahere (bush) of Atawhai Whenua and over Piritaha maunga (mountain)…

See what passionate locals can achieve in conservation, as you walk these delightful trails.

Get inspired by Waiheke’s own health and fitness expert Sarah Gloyer. Walk and talk or run for fun! Tide will…

New for the 2020 Festival, this combination of a beautiful walk, gin distillation, high tea and bubbles will be popular!

Book this 5-day adventure now, so you have time to sort your accommodation! Join guides Linda Simpson and Anna Brealey…

* Please Note, this walk has been cancelled due to bad weather. See your My Walks page for information about…

The Progressive Lunch is back, this time in a different format!

Join our island fitness expert Sarah Gloyer for a fast-paced walk across the Island and back!

Starting at Rocky Bay, you will walk parts of the southern coastline before making your way along the Awaawaroa Estuary,…

Enjoy breathtaking coastal views and hear fascinating stories of the people and place.

A walk for Art Lovers.

A festival highlight from the past two years – Man O’ War Bay to Onetangi Beach mostly across private land.

*Note This walk has been rescheduled from Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th November, due to bad weather. Join accredited nature…

Join musical maestro Joe Harrop as he leads a cheerful singalong style walk.

Walk the Goodness Glade, learn at the Forest School and be a Nature Detective on this activity-rich romp with the…

Let brilliant landscape photographer Peter Rees guide you through beautiful Whakanewha Park sharing tips and ideas to further develop your…

Bring your sense of adventure on this afternoon walk with Waiheke Walking Festival Founder, Gary Wilton.

Test Walk One – to check membership booking

Test Walk One – to check membership booking

The Waiheke Walking Trust invite our local community and visitors to join us and members of Ngāti Paoa, Local Board…

Join self-care life coach, passionate hiker and mum of 3, Linda Anderson from Linda on the Go, on this special…

Walk alongside Ngati Paoa as they share kōrero explaining their connection to the land and sea around the Matiatia and…

So popular last year, the Opera Walk is even more magnificent this year.

Exercise mind and body with this new walk from our Waiheke Pilates Centre.

This year we take you on a different route, with different views, and time at Hooks Bay for a BYO…

This is a special walk led by Ngāti Pāoa.

Island fitness pro Sarah will start and finish with a pilates sequence, but expect some unexpected challenges along the way.

A private land stunner. Wow, come join us on this very special walk…

Rocky Bay to the Roosters. The first in our best of Te Ara Hura series.

The Awaawaroa Bay Eco Village is home to an eel sanctuary which is part of a twenty-five-year wider wetlands restoration…

A new Walking Festival walk, which started in 2020 and now includes stories from 9 amazing locals.

Book this 5-day adventure now, so you have time to sort your accommodation! Join fun, fit local guides for this…

Just arrive and let us organise a wonderful 3 days of walking for you.

Join us on this stunning guided walk from Matiatia around the headlands to the north, taking in the breathtaking views…

Join our local music & dance lover, Christa Loisel, for a sunset boogie on Palm Beach.

Join us for this grade 10 (the most challenging) section in our best of Te Ara Hura series.

The Progressive Lunch is back!

This is a beautiful walk with Mel and Del, along some lesser-traveled tracks through Whakanewha Regional Park.

Venture through the valley of vineyards!

Come with us to explore Awaroa Organic Winery, a walking festival first.

Piritahi Marae whānau are excited to guide you through the ngahere (bush) of Atawhai Whenua (Forest and Bird Reserve) and…

Are you considering a career in conservation?

Join Astronz and Dark Sky Waiheke Island for an astronomical night time adventure from the Marae, along the Blackpool Esplanade…

View our fantastic night sky through telescopic equipment and hear fascinating information about what twinkles above from the experts at…

A stunning and challenging 12 km hike that heads south from the ferry and follows the coastal track around the…

A beautifully artful Sunday morning…

A new walk for 2021, this stunning walk ends with a tasting experience at Postage Stamp Wines.

A private land stunner, new to the festival. Come join us on this very special walk, and share a picnic…

Book this 5-day adventure now, so you have time to sort your accommodation! Join fun, fit local guides for this…

Shore bird spotting on this fun, informative walk. Park Ranger Ruth Cordey guides us in stunning Whakanewha Regional Park.

Just arrive and let us organise a wonderful 3 days of walking for you.

A new Walking Festival walk, which started in 2020 and now includes stories from 9 amazing locals.

Explore some of the best bits of the spectacular 100km Te Ara Hura track, with a huge treat at the…

What’s not to love about a progressive lunch at some of our best Foodie locations in the west end!

Patrons only event. Low tide hike along stunning coastline at the end of the island, ending with a glorious GnT.

This walk is a Festival favourite, so get in quick!

Explore Kuakarau Reserve and the stunning Te Whau coastal tracks, beautiful Hitapa Bay, and Okoka Bay.

A private land stunner. Wow, come join us on this very special walk…

A fabulous walk from coast to coast, showcasing the beauty of Waiheke, led by our fabulous local gym instructors.

We are proud to include a walk that brings you back to our historical Stony Batter tunnels after a 6…

Did you know dogs ride for free on Fullers ferries? Grab your friends and/or your canine bestie and wear them…

Let our world-famous landscape photographer Peter Rees guide you around the coastal esplanade on this learning-intensive experience, focussing on seascapes…

Join accredited nature and forest therapy guide, Gabrielle Young on a forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) experience in Goodwin Reserve.

Expect wet feet and challenging terrain. This is not for the faint-hearted – MAKE TRACKS has a way of getting…

Join Ranger Dan as he takes you and your best friend on an exploration of the dog-friendly areas of our…

Not for the faint-hearted, Gary Wilton from Make Tracks has a way of getting you lost and found again, this…

Let’s get Waiheke predator free!