Ferry from New Zealand to Waiheke Island

About New Zealand

New Zealand can be found on the south east side of Australia and is made up of two main islands and a number of smaller islands. The two main islands known as the North Island and South Island are separated by the Cook Strait. The five largest inhabited islands aside from the main 2 are Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, Great Barrier Island, d'Urville Island and Waiheke Island. The South Island is the largest landmass of New Zealand, and is divided along its length by the Southern Alps. The North Island is less mountainous but is marked by seismic activity. New Zealand is a land of magnificent beauty and contrasts. Nature reigns supreme. Unspoilt coastlines, lush vegetation, amazing wildlife and a moderate climate make it ideal for visitors wanting to enjoy the outdoors or simply relax. The country's dynamic culture has European, Maori, Pacific and Asian influences. The Kiwis, as the New Zealanders are well known as, are a hospitable and friendly bunch. New Zealand features in the top ten of places travellers would like to visit and chances are you've never meet anyone who has been and didn't love the place. In terms of ferry travel, the two main islands are connected by a 55 mile service across the Cook strait. The ferry journey itself is widely acknowledged one of New Zealand's most iconic sightseeing experiences.

About Waiheke Island

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.