Summary:
Wide sea views and a peaceful setting above Oneroa, Kōwhai Apartment is ideal for families, couples with children, wanting space and simplicity. Set within the gated Delamore Cove Estate, it offers two bedrooms, a covered outdoor deck with BBQ, Starlink Wi-Fi, and easy access to Waiheke’s best coastal walks, beaches, and vineyards.
The Space:
Set within the gated Delamore Cove Estate, Kōwhai Apartment sits high above Oneroa with long views across the bay to Motuihe Island. The surrounding native bush keeps the setting quiet and calm, and the light shifts beautifully throughout the day.
Inside, the apartment is simple and comfortable with a living and dining area that opens to a covered porch — a peaceful spot for morning coffee, relaxed dinners, or slow evenings overlooking the coastline. The kitchenette is well equipped for easy meals, and the apartment includes Starlink Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with Netflix, and on-site parking directly in front of the door.
Bedrooms
The master bedroom has a queen bed.
The second bedroom includes a bunk with a double on the bottom and a single on top, ideal for families or close friends.
Bathroom Layout (important disclosure)
Please note: The bathroom and covered porch are accessed through Bedroom 2. The bathroom is private to this apartment (not shared with other units), but access requires walking through one of the bedrooms. This layout works well for families, a couple with children, but may not suit two couples.
Guest Capacity
Sleeps 5 guests total.
Minimum Stays
3 nights mid-December to early January
2 nights at all other times
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Guest Access:
Guests have private access to the Kōwhai Apartment for the duration of their stay. The space is completely self-contained with its own kitchenette, living area, bathroom, and outdoor porch with BBQ.
You’re welcome to enjoy the shared gardens and surrounding walkways within the Delamore Cove Estate, which connect directly to the Te Ara Hura coastal trail.
Check-in is from 2:00 pm, and check-out is by 10:30 am. Early check-ins or late check-outs may be available for an additional fee, depending on booking schedules. If there’s a same-day turnaround, we’ll confirm closer to your arrival.
The Neighborhood:
Delamore Cove sits just above Oneroa Village in a peaceful, elevated part of Waiheke. Native bush, sea views and quiet walking tracks surround the estate, and everything you need for an easy island stay is close by.
Oneroa’s cafés, wine bars, shops and essentials are only a few minutes away. Wai Kitchen and Fenice are popular spots for morning coffee or relaxed brunches. Cable Bay and Mudbrick Vineyard are nearby for long lunches, tastings and sunset dinners. The Heke Brewery and Distillery is also close, offering casual food and craft beer in a family-friendly setting.
The Te Ara Hura walking track begins at the property entrance, leading toward coastal headlands, sculpture routes, Oneroa Beach, Blackpool Beach, and further into the village.
Getting Around:
Getting around from Delamore Cove is simple and scenic. The property is about a five-minute drive from the Matiatia passenger ferry terminal and just minutes from Oneroa Village, Little Oneroa Beach, and the island’s main bus routes.
If you’re not bringing a car, buses run regularly between the ferry, Oneroa, and Onetangi. The nearest stop is a short walk from the property, and most routes connect easily to Waiheke’s beaches, cafés, and vineyards. It’s an easy, local way to explore, relaxed, friendly, and filled with views along the way.
E-bikes and scooters are available for hire in Oneroa if you’d like to move at your own pace, and there’s on-site parking right in front of the apartment for guests with a vehicle.
However you travel, Waiheke’s roads curve around sea views and vines, every trip a quiet reminder of where you are.
Other Things to Note:
Bathroom and porch access is via Bedroom 2 (bathroom is private to this apartment).
Sleeps 5 guests total, maximum of 4 adults.
Kōwhai is one of four self-contained units within the Delamore Cove Estate. If all four units are booked together it will sleep up to 11 people.
Please note – Minimum stays:
3 nights between mid-December and early January, 2 nights at all other times.
Interaction with Guests:
Our team is available 7 days a week 8:30 am to 5pm for guests and for emergencies after hours.
