Oneroa is the main village of Waiheke Island, on the northwestern coast of the island. About 17 km east of central Auckland across the Hauraki Gulf, with the main island ferry terminal at Matiatia (a short drive west).

How do I get to Oneroa from Auckland?

The Fullers Ferry from downtown Auckland to Matiatia (Waiheke) takes around 40 minutes, with several daily sailings. From Matiatia, Oneroa is a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk.

What wineries are near Oneroa?

Mudbrick Vineyard on Church Bay Road, Cable Bay Vineyards, Te Whau Vineyard, Stonyridge and Kennedy Point are all within 10 minutes of Oneroa village. Most offer tastings, restaurants and tours.

What's at Oneroa Beach?

Oneroa Beach is a long sandy beach below the village, with sheltered swimming, a beach reserve, café access and views over the Hauraki Gulf. Patrols operate in peak summer.

What schools are in Oneroa?

Te Huruhi School (state co-ed primary) and Waiheke Primary handle the local primaries. Waiheke High School (state co-ed secondary) is in Surfdale, a short drive from Oneroa.

Which schools are in zone for Oneroa?

Oneroa is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.

How do I check my school zone in Oneroa?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Oneroa, Auckland | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Oneroa

Oneroa is the main village of Waiheke Island, about 17 km east of central Auckland by ferry across the Hauraki Gulf. The Fullers Ferry from downtown Auckland takes around 40 minutes and runs frequently through the day. Once you're off the ferry, the island runs on its own rhythm.

Oneroa sits on a ridge above the long sandy Oneroa Beach. The village strip along Ocean View Road has most of the island's bars, cafés, restaurants and boutiques: small, characterful, mostly locally-owned. The Oneroa Beach Reserve and Waiheke Library are at the heart of the village.

Waiheke is the country's most accessible wine region. Mudbrick Vineyard on Church Bay Road is the famous one, with its wedding-perfect Mediterranean architecture and views over the inner Hauraki Gulf. Cable Bay, Te Whau, Stonyridge and Kennedy Point all run along the western half of the island, all open for tastings. The vineyards opened Waiheke up as a serious destination in the 1990s.

Waiheke High School handles the secondary kids. Most residents commute on the ferry to Auckland for work or work in tourism. Around 9,000 permanent residents, several times more in summer. Property prices have taken the kind of journey you'd expect from "40 minutes from downtown by ferry".

Is Oneroa a good place to live?

Oneroa is home to roughly 1,344 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oneroa scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 44/100 and 41% green space.

Schools: Oneroa has 4 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.65M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.

Lifestyle: Oneroa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 12.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Oneroa is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety44
Amenities100
Schools79
Housing Affordability23
Green space100
Community56
Transport10

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $1.65M
Median Weekly Rent: $500/wk
Median HH Income: $87K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -6.3%
Data Year: 2023

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oneroa?: Oneroa is the main village of Waiheke Island, on the northwestern coast of the island. About 17 km east of central Auckland across the Hauraki Gulf, with the main island ferry terminal at Matiatia (a short drive west).
How do I get to Oneroa from Auckland?: The Fullers Ferry from downtown Auckland to Matiatia (Waiheke) takes around 40 minutes, with several daily sailings. From Matiatia, Oneroa is a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk.
What wineries are near Oneroa?: Mudbrick Vineyard on Church Bay Road, Cable Bay Vineyards, Te Whau Vineyard, Stonyridge and Kennedy Point are all within 10 minutes of Oneroa village. Most offer tastings, restaurants and tours.
What's at Oneroa Beach?: Oneroa Beach is a long sandy beach below the village, with sheltered swimming, a beach reserve, café access and views over the Hauraki Gulf. Patrols operate in peak summer.
What schools are in Oneroa?: Te Huruhi School (state co-ed primary) and Waiheke Primary handle the local primaries. Waiheke High School (state co-ed secondary) is in Surfdale, a short drive from Oneroa.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Oneroa

Schools in zone for Oneroa

No enrolment-zoned schools cover Oneroa. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.

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Enter your address to check your school zone in Oneroa. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.

Other nearby schools

Schools close to Oneroa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Fossil Bay School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Waiheke High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 383 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
Te Huruhi School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 7 · 2.3 km away
Waiheke Primary School
Full Primary · roll 273 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away

Explore Oneroa

Things to do(10)

Waiheke Community Art Gallery

Waiheke Musical Museum

[ s p a c e ] Art Gallery

Toi Art Gallery

Ten81

April Arcade

The Forge

Waiheke Adventure Centre

Alison Park

Forge Gym

Parks & green spaces(1)

Alison Park

Healthcare(4)

Waiheke Medical Centre

Piritahi Hau Ora

Unichem

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.7	18.86	6.34	9.84
☀️ Feb	22.55	18.27	5.54	10.54
🍂 Mar	20.7	16.42	2.23	10
🍂 Apr	19.51	16	3.49	8.75
🍂 May	16.94	13.63	4.5	7.67
❄️ Jun	15.43	12.45	3.36	7.51
❄️ Jul	14.3	10.87	3.44	7.44
❄️ Aug	14.06	9.91	3.23	8.17
🌸 Sep	15.9	12.13	3.46	9.38
🌸 Oct	17.01	13.16	3.04	10.32
🌸 Nov	18.91	14.61	2.85	11.13
☀️ Dec	21.53	17.02	4	11.56

Living in Oneroa

Is Oneroa a good place to live?

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Oneroa

Schools in zone for Oneroa

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Other nearby schools

Fossil Bay School

Waiheke High School

Te Huruhi School

Waiheke Primary School

Explore Oneroa

🎯Things to do(10)

Waiheke Community Art Gallery

Waiheke Musical Museum

[ s p a c e ] Art Gallery

Toi Art Gallery

Ten81

April Arcade

The Forge

Waiheke Adventure Centre

Alison Park

Forge Gym

🌳Parks & green spaces(1)

Alison Park

🏥Healthcare(4)

Waiheke Medical Centre

Piritahi Hau Ora

Unichem

Ease Nervous System Wellness

Eat & Drink in Oneroa

🍽️Places to eat & drink(47)

Dragonfired

Aperitivo

Wai Kitchen

Akito

Obee's

Oneroa Beach Club

Red Crab

One View

Ajadz

Oneroa Sushi

Doubleshot Espresso Bar

The Courtyard

Vino Vino Restaurant & Bar

Fenice

The Oyster Inn

Escape Bar

Tibs

Mama's Kitchen

Wai Kitchen

Ted's Brew Bar

KFC Mangere East

KFC Chickenland

Carl's Jr.

Guy Thai Restaurant

Akito Eatery

The Local - Waiheke's Fish and Chips

Aperitivo Balcony Bar and Kitchen

Nippy Bites

Red Crab bar and Thai restaurant

Island Gelato Company

Fenice Cafe and Restaurant

The Courtyard Waiheke Restaurant and Garden Bar

Too Fat Buns

Cove

The Courtyard

Juice Evolution

Movenpick Waiheke Island

Doubleshot Espresso

Real Fruit Ice Cream & More

Island Frenchie

The Pinter Bar

Ajadz Indian Cuisine

Things to do(10)

Parks & green spaces(1)

Healthcare(4)

Places to eat & drink(47)

Tradies & services(7)

Shops(20)

Beauty & fitness(11)

Professional services(2)

Places to stay(26)