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Project summary

The project is to develop and operate a hotel complex, located at 32 Tiri Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island.

The project comprises:

  • a hotel (approximately 180 rooms)

  • Japanese inspired Ryokan villas (approximately 10 villas)

  • a Japanese geothermal onsen, comprising communal hot pools (capacity up to 150 guests), private day pools (16 approximately), private saunas (4 approximately), a café/restaurant, a spa with treatment rooms and pool, and a yoga and meditation pavilion

  • a conference and wedding venue that can accommodate approximately 200 guests

  • associated facilities including car parking, staff accommodation, reception, changing rooms and service kitchen.

Project location

Approximately 50,300 m² at 32 Tiri Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island, Auckland (Western Waiheke Island, located between Ocean View Road and Tiri Road, approximately 700 m from the Matiatia Ferry Terminal).

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 22 June 2026. The application was lodged on 24 March 2026.

Notice of decisions on application for referral of the Waiheke Onsen project (PDF, 239 KB)

  • Referral application

    Referral application documents for the Waiheke Onsen project.
    Referral application