Ferries from
New Zealand to Waiheke Island
Ferries from
New Zealand to Waiheke Island
Ferries from New Zealand to Waiheke Island are available with 2 operators. There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Auckland to Waiheke and Half Moon Bay (Auckland) to Waiheke are popular ferry trips from New Zealand to Waiheke Island. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from New Zealand to Waiheke Island sail approximately 241 times per week and are operated by Sealink NZ & Fullers 360.
New Zealand to Waiheke Island ferry sail durations can take between 40 minutes and 1 hour depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from New Zealand to Waiheke Island takes around 40 minutes on the Auckland to Waiheke ferry with Fullers 360.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from New Zealand to Waiheke Island with Sealink NZ.
The distance between New Zealand and Waiheke Island is 16 miles (26km) and 14 nautical miles.
New Zealand to Waiheke Island ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Auckland to Waiheke ferry ferry sails approximately 180 times weekly with a crossing time of 40 minutes.
Half Moon Bay (Auckland) to Waiheke ferry ferries sail about 62 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour.
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New Zealand is an island nation in the south-west Pacific Ocean consisting of the North and South Islands, approximately 1,500 kilometres east of Australia. When it comes to awe-inspiring natural backdrops, New Zealand’s landscape tops the list. Glacial fjords, jagged mountains, rolling green plains, cascading rivers, active volcanoes and idyllic beaches fill this 268,021-sq-km nation. Also, with a population of just 4.6 million, it offers the ideal scenery for long, peaceful hikes. When it comes to urban areas, New Zealand doesn’t fail to deliver, either. The capital, Wellington is the cultural hub, characterised by Victorian architecture and a vibrant downtown, whilst the affluent Auckland, with its iconic Sky Tower, boasts superb restaurants and a superyacht-filled harbour. As a country comprising 2 main islands and numerous offshore islets, travelling by ferry is a popular way to get around New Zealand. There are plenty of fast crossings to the Hauraki Islands by Auckland, between the North and South Islands and to Stewart Island in the south.
Waiheke is one of the Hauraki Gulf Islands, just east of Auckland, an affluent city on the North Island, New Zealand. World-class wines and wonderful beaches make Waiheke an unmissable stop. So much so, it was voted the ‘fifth best destination in the world to visit’ in 2016 by the esteemed travel guide Lonely Planet. Visitors make the short ferry crossing, a mere forty minutes, from Auckland for superb vineyard tours, strolling through National Reserves and soaking up the island’s pleasant micro-climate. It also has some impressive World War II remains, including a network of tunnels and gun emplacements used to defend Auckland Harbour, making Waiheke a well-rounded day trip spot. To reach Waiheke Island, you can choose from one of the many routes operated by reputable ferry companies. The ferries depart from Auckland Harbour and Devonport, a suburb to the north of the city centre.
