Around the world on Waiheke Island
USA
East Coast Seafood to West Coast Sunsets
America's coastlines are famous for seafood shacks, road trips and laid-back beach bars. On Waiheke Island, you can experience a little taste of both coasts in a single day. From fresh oysters and chowder overlooking Oneroa Bay to fish tacos and sunset drinks beside Onetangi Beach, this is the ultimate island road trip.
New England Flavours at Obee's
Perched high above Oneroa Village with sweeping views across the Hauraki Gulf, Obee's captures the spirit of a classic New England seafood house. Their menu celebrates the best of New Zealand's waters with live crayfish, freshly shucked oysters, seafood chowder, pāua fritters, mussels and seafood platters piled high with ocean delicacies. Fresh bread is baked daily, seafood arrives straight from local waters and there's even handcrafted gelato waiting outside in the iconic silver Airstream caravan.
Sit back with a glass of wine and imagine yourself somewhere between Maine and Cape Cod, watching boats drift across the bay.
California Dreaming at Charlie Farley's
Then continue your journey across the island to Onetangi Beach where Charlie Farley's channels the easy-going energy of California's beach towns. Since 1987, Charlie's has been serving locals and visitors just steps from the sand, offering fresh seafood, burgers, sharing plates, local wines, craft beers and cocktails designed for long afternoons and spectacular sunsets.
Grab a table overlooking the beach, order a cold beer, fish tacos or a classic burger and watch the waves roll in as the sun sinks over the bay.
