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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Explore and the stunning Te Whau coastal tracks, beaches known only to the locals, and beautiful Hitapa Bay, Okoka Bay…

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

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

This is a special walk led by Ngāti Pāoa.

Have you ever wondered what eco-restoration work is all about?

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

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

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

This walk is run by amazing local Sally Horwood and her crew from Waiheke Ratbusters.

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

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…

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

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

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 beautifully artful Sunday morning…

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

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

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

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

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

This inspiring walk from Oneroa explores and celebrates all of the amazing coastal tracks along this beautiful part of the…

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

An absolute favourite section of the 100km Te Ara Hura – a stunning coastal trail, with views forever, as the…

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

Discover Whakanewha Regional Park’s treasures from the bush to the coast and learn how to protect our Taonga species.

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

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

Join us for this grade 9 (the most challenging) section of the 100km Te Ara Hura series.

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

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

For lovers of olives and olive oil.

The Progressive Lunch is back!

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

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

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

‘The camino can be closer than you think’. It’s not Spain, but you don’t have to go that far to…

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

Venture through the valley of vineyards!

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

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

Let’s get Waiheke predator free!

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

A new walk for 2022, this stunning walk ends with a tasting experience at Postage Stamp Wines.

Did you know dogs ride for free on Fullers ferries?

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

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

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

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

A chance to explore some private land on an unformed track through stunning native remnant forest.

Brand new for 2022, you can walk these walks unguided, any day and any time during the Festival, using our…

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

A unique Festival experience, especially for those who don’t live on Waiheke and can’t access these special places at other…

Join us for this wonderful Walking Festival kick-off event, a 2km community walk at the Onetangi Sports Park.

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

Join fun, fit local guides for this five day, nearly 100km Te Ara Hura walking adventure. This is the 8th…

Back by popular demand! Join us on this stunning guided walk from Matiatia around the headlands to the north, taking…

A stunning hike through private land, beside wetlands, across coastal farmland, and down through the pristine bush.

Lace up your walking shoes and enjoy the serene coastal landscape and lush bush of the spectacular Whakanewha Regional Park.

A wonderful walk and learning opportunity

Welcome to Big Walk Fridays

A Festival double whammy. A brand new walk for 2023, for those who like to explore uncharted territory!

‘The camino can be closer than you think’. It’s not Spain, but you don’t have to go that far to…

This walk started in 2020 and now includes stories from eight amazing locals. And now it’s on an app! Join…

A gentle food inspired walk taking in the Esplanade food forest, Blackpool beach, Oneroa village and back for a delicious…

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

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

This stunning walk through private land ends with a wonderful wine tasting experience.

Little Oneroa Spotlighting

For lovers of olives and olive oil.

One of our most popular walks from 2022.

A chance to explore some private land on an unformed track through stunning native remnant forest.

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

A beautifully artful Sunday afternoon …

Night time stream explore for Creepy Crawlies 🐛 in Te Toki Reserve. This is a family all age event (children…

Join us for a magical, rustic, working farm walk over private land!

Explore the stunning Te Whau coastal tracks, beaches known only to the locals, and beautiful Hitapa Bay, Okoka Bay and…

An absolute favourite section of the 100km Te Ara Hura. This is one for people who just love walking …

Neighbours Past story walk with Tanya Batt

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

This focused walk, led by SimplyB’s Wellbeing Coach Mel Burdett through the beautiful Whakanewha Regional Park, will invigorate the mind…

This inspiring walk from McKenzie Reserve to Newton Reserve explores and celebrates all of the amazing regeneration and reforestation work…

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

For lovers of olives and olive oil.

A unique Festival experience, especially for those who don’t live on Waiheke and can’t access these special places at other…

The Progressive Lunch is back!

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

This immersive history walk offers a wonderful opportunity to listen to knowledgeable long-term locals happy to share their insights and…

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

Welcome to Big Walk Fridays

A brand new Walking Festival history walk. “One hundred years ago, my grandparents, Estelle and Bert Le Roy came to…

This stunning walk through private land ends with a wonderful wine tasting experience.

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 fabulous walk from coast to coast, showcasing the beauty of Waiheke, led by our fabulous local gym instructor, Nydia…

A Festival double whammy. A brand new walk for 2023, for those who like to explore uncharted territory!

A private land stunner, and Festival favourite from 2022. Come join us on this very special walk, and share time…

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

Want to deepen your attunement with nature and your natural way of being? 

This walk is led by Jacqueline Joseph and Natasha Beletzky with contributions from Forest & Bird, Ratbusters, Wildlife at Waiheke,…

A unique opportunity to go for a stunning hike and learn more about our native birds and wildlife.

A new walk for 2023, with a lovely local.

A chance to celebrate our Patrons and Friends, without their financial support our Festival couldn’t happen.

Join us to celebrate the 13th annual Waiheke Walking Festival

Join fun, fit local guides for this five day, nearly 100km Te Ara Hura walking adventure. This is the 9th…

An ABSOLUTE Festival Must Do!!

This stunning walk will sell quickly – don’t miss out!

A unique opportunity for a stunning hike through private land and the site of the proposed kiwi release, traversing pristine…

Vineyard Vibes and Beach Bliss

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

This MAGICAL Rotoroa Island southern end walk is being offered especially for a limited number of Festival participants only –…

Private land bliss for families to enjoy a guided walk with epic tracks that go through the bush, forest and…