Getting to Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is an easy 40 minute ferry ride or 10 minute flight from Auckland City. Once here there are buses, taxis and rental cars to get you to your destination. And loads of walking tracks to enjoy. A true island paradise just a stone's throw from Auckland City.

How to get to Waiheke Island
Passenger Ferry

Our amazing Sponsors Island Direct provide a reliable, friendly and direct service between Waiheke Island and downtown Auckland.

Please refer to the timetable and remember to book ahead www.islanddirect.co.nz.

 

Car ferry

Sealink provides both car and passenger ferry services from Half Moon Bay and Wynyard Quarter to Waiheke Island.

Please refer to the Sealink website for the latest time-tables between Auckland and Waiheke Island.

 

Once you’re here
Bus services

Waiheke Bus Company operates a network of routes to connect customers to each ferry arrival and departure.

It operates four main routes, running from Matiatia ferry terminal to Oneroa, Blackpool, Surfdale, Palm Beach, Ostend, Rocky Bay and Onetangi.

The bus timetable is seasonal, winter and summer timetables can differ.

 

Our Sponsors

Every step we take is made possible by the generosity of people. Walk Waiheke is proudly supported by a wonderful community of sponsors, funders and supporters who share our passion for walking, our island and its people.

Presenting Partner
Principal Funders
Major Sponsors
Supporting Partners