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Much of eastern Waiheke island is the remains of a Miocene volcano of the Kiwitahi Group, which erupted approximately 15 million years ago. [7] There are locations of interest to geologists: an argillite outcrop in Ōmiha, and a chert stack at the end of Pohutukawa Point, considered "one of the best exposures of folded chert in Auckland City".
The airport is used primarily for residents of and visitors to Waiheke Island where Waiheke Wings is the only island-based operator. The airfield is also used for medevac from Waiheke Island to Auckland hospitals. The grass runway is positioned on the top of the ridge line with the northerly landing direction preferred due to the uphill slope.
It includes Te Matuku Bay, one of the largest and least disturbed estuaries on Waiheke Island, as well as a surrounding area of sea. [1] It covers an area of 690 ha (1,700 acres) and was established in 2003. [2] The bay and marine reserve are named after the now-rare matuku or Australasian bittern. [3]
Ostend is located in the west of the island, on and around a small peninsula which juts into Putiki Bay, one of two large indentations in the island's southwest coast. The southwest of the island contains much of the island's population, with Ostend being located immediately to the east of the settlement of Surfdale , and to the southwest of ...
Whakanewha is located in central Waiheke Island, on the southern coast. The regional park extends from the ridge line towards Rocky Bay / Whakanewha Bay, and includes the catchments of three streams which flow into the bay. The forest is dominated by broadleaf trees including taraire and pūriri, and podocarp trees such as kahikatea and ...
Te Matuku Bay is a bay on Waiheke Island in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf. It is one of the largest and least disturbed estuaries on the island. Since 2003, the area has been protected as part of Te Matuku Marine Reserve. [1] [2] The bay and marine reserve are named after the now-rare matuku or Australasian bittern. [3]
The Waiheke Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of the Auckland Council. It is one of three local board areas overseen by the Waitematā and Gulf Ward councillor. [2] The local board area includes Waiheke Island, Rangitoto Island, Motutapu Island, Motokorea Island, Motuihe Island, Ponui Island and Rakino Island. [2]
Matiatia is a location at the western end of Waiheke Island, in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf. [1] The name is used for both a valley and its surrounding hills, with the valley stretching down to a foreshore and wharf on the gulf. [1] Matiatia is known as "The Gateway to Waiheke Island". [1]