Ferry Crossings
Transfers and Shuttles
What Can You Do on Waiheke Island?
Waiheke Island covers 92 square kilometres of the Hauraki Gulf and is known for its vineyards, cellar doors, restaurants, beaches and coastal walking tracks. More than 30 wineries operate across the island, making wine tasting one of its main visitor experiences.
Matiatia Wharf provides the arrival point for ferry passengers, with local buses, taxis, transfers and guided tours available for onward travel. Visitors can spend a few hours touring wineries or allow a full day for beaches, dining and sightseeing.
Waiheke Reserve Upgrade
With Waiheke Reserve, you can pre-book a specific departure time, enjoy priority boarding and secure a reserved seat for your crossing. This upgraded service is particularly popular during weekends, public holidays and the busy summer season when demand for Waiheke ferries is at its highest. (Oct to Apr only)
Hop-on/Hop-off Tour Upgrade
Includes 16 scenic stops across Waiheke Island, linking leading wineries, restaurants, shops, galleries, beaches and walking trails. Stops include Mudbrick, Cable Bay, Stonyridge and Batch vineyards, along with Allpress Olive Groves, The Heke, Oneroa Village and Onetangi Beach, known for its cafés and relaxed coastal setting.
*Duration: Approx. 40 minutes direct or 45 minutes via Devonport
*Departure Point: Downtown Ferry Terminal, Auckland
- Walk-up Ferry: Pier 11 and 12
- Waiheke Reserve: Pier 13/14
*Check-in: No later than 30 minutes prior to sailing at the Downtown Ferry Terminal
*Walk-Up Ferry Service
- Frequent daily departures
- Approximately 22 sailings daily
- Services operate from around 6:00am until midnight
- Flexible travel within 12 months of purchase
- First-come, first-served seating
*Waiheke Reserve Service
- Selected departures only
- Seasonal operation (October–April)
- Reserved seating included
- Priority boarding available
- Advance booking required
- Adult: 16 years and above
- Child: 5-15 years
- Infant: 4 years and below (free of charge if travelling with an Adult)
- Bookings are non-refundable unless an exception is approved by the operator.
- Travel dates may be changed after booking, for up to 48 hours before departure. Subject to availability.
Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.
