SueReal Tattoos is a tattoo studio at Awaawaroa Bay on Waiheke Island, carrying a perfect 5.0 Google rating.
A good tattoo is a collaboration: most artists begin with a consultation, then draw a design to suit both the spot on the body and the way skin moves and ages. When choosing, look at healed work rather than fresh photos — lines settle over time, and the settled piece is what shows a steady hand. Aftercare matters as much as the sitting itself: a new tattoo needs a few weeks kept clean, out of the sun and out of the sea, which is worth remembering when the water is this close.
For Waiheke locals, a studio with a 5.0 rating at Awaawaroa Bay means the work can happen close to home — no ferry needed.