Ferry from New Zealand to Waiheke Island

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How long is the ferry from New Zealand to Waiheke Island?

The crossing time by ferry from New Zealand to Waiheke Island ranges between routes, operators and ships. Half Moon Bay (Auckland) Waiheke ferry on average approximately takes 1 hour. The distance from Half Moon Bay (Auckland) to Waiheke is approximately 11 nautical miles.

The fastest ferry from New Zealand to Waiheke Island is from Auckland to Waiheke, with a crossing time of approximately 40 minutes. Fullers Ferry and Sealink NZ provide this route with 161 sailings weekly combined.

New Zealand to Waiheke Island Ferry Operators

The following operators sail from New Zealand to Waiheke Island:

• Fullers Ferry


• Sealink NZ

Timetables vary depending on the ferry company. Check the latest ferry timetables between New Zealand and Waiheke Island with just a few clicks using our deal finder.

What is the ferry price from New Zealand to Waiheke Island?

Prices for the New Zealand to Waiheke Island ferry might change depending on the season you wish to travel. Cheap ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to view all the latest ferry discounts.

Can I travel with a vehicle from New Zealand to Waiheke Island?

The following operators accept vehicles on ferries from Auckland to Waiheke: Sealink NZ

Not all ships will accept vehicles, check out our Deal Finder for the latest sailing availability, for traveling with vehicles.

New Zealand to Waiheke Island Ferry Routes

The following routes sail from New Zealand to Waiheke Island:

• Auckland to Waiheke


• Half Moon Bay (Auckland) to Waiheke

Some routes are seasonal, whereas others sail year round. To get the most up to date sailing information for ferries from New Zealand to Waiheke Island search in our Deal Finder.

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.