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World War II gun emplacements and tunnels. At the eastern end of the island. There is a 1.2-km (20-minute) walk from the carpark.
Stony Batter is a historic defence installation at the north-eastern end of Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand. It is sited within a 50-acre scenic reserve of the same name, owned by the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC). The park serves double duty as a historical and nature reserve, containing unusual rock formations, associated with an extinct volcano, three significant bush blocks and three concrete gun emplacements with an extensive tunnel system, reputed to be the largest in New Zealand.
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Considered by many Waihekeans as the island's most perfect beach and, with nearby Garden Cove, a romantic place for picnicking. The beach is accessible only by boat or kayak, as its land access was blocked off by a private landowner.
A collection of 30 modern sculptures in a garden, which can be seen only on tours, which last 2.5 hours. Tours need to be booked weeks in advance. There is a self-catering cottage if you want to stay in the park.
A 1.9-km-long, north-facing beach lining Onetangi. For many years it has been the site of the Onetangi Beach Races. Its western (and often inaccessible end at high tide) is clothes-optional.
Visit the woolshed museum and a 1930s restored cottage. There is also a photographic gallery and a textile display area.