Stony Batter Historic Reserve walks

Car park to Stony Batter Historic Reserve

Time: 10-25 min

This is a 10 to 25 minute walk to the tunnels from the carpark off Man O' War Bay Road. Look for direction signs at the carpark.

Stony Batter Historic Reserve to Opopo Bay

Time: 1 hr 40 min return

Look for the sign on the right hand side of the road opposite the turn off to the main tunnel complex. Follow the wooden marker posts through the rock outcrops.

The track descends through farmland and native bush to a gravel beach. The track may be overgrown in some areas and extra care is required when following the markers.

These walks are part of the Te Ara Hura collection of tracks

Stony Batter Historic Reserve is at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, about 40 minutes drive from Matiatia Wharf.

This area is not serviced by public transport.

From Onetangi, head up the hill on Waiheke Road. After a couple of kilometres, turn left into Man O’War Bay Road. Follow this road through farmland then turn left into Stony Batter Road. There is a parking area adjacent to a walkway that crosses private farmland to reach the Stony Batter Historic Reserve.

Expect track damage

Opopo Bay Tracks are open but require caution due to storm damage. Hooks Bay and Stony Batter Historic Reserve and tunnels are open.