Getting Here
Waiheke Island is one of the larger Hauraki Gulf islands, a 35 minute ferry trip from downtown Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.
There are many options for getting to Waiheke Island from Auckland.
Arriving at Auckland airport
An Airport bus which leaves the terminal every 15 mins, takes approx 45 mins and drops you at the downtown ferry terminal. See www.airbus.co.nz. Or take a taxi which takes about 20 mins (allow up to 45 minutes at peak traffic times). Expect to pay upwards of $60 for a taxi.
Ferry
- Passenger ferry from downtown Auckland www.fullers.co.nz
Fullers’ passenger ferries leave from 6am to midnight, For a current schedule and ticket prices go to Timetable & Fares - Car and passenger ferry from Half Moon Bay in Eastern Auckland
Helicopter
Many private homes and Wedding Venues have helicopter pads and offer a landing service. If this is of interest we are happy to explore this option for you.
Getting Around on Waiheke Island
Taxis
There are four taxi companies we recommend:
| Waiheke Independent Taxis | 0800 300 372 |
| Quality Taxis | 372 7000 |
| Island Taxis | 372 4111 |
| Dial a Cab | 372 3000 |
We recommend booking taxis in advance.
Car and Scooter Rentals
If you choose not to bring your own car and you want to spend a day sightseeing you can hire a car from $50 per day:
| Waiheke Rental Cars | www.waihekerentalcars.co.nz |
| Waiheke Island Rental Cars | www.gotowaiheke.co.nz/waihekeislandrentals |
| Waiheke Auto Rentals | www.waihekerentals.co.nz |
There is also an option to hire scooters and push bikes.
Buses
Buses meet every passenger ferry at Matiatia. Different routes run through Oneroa, Palm Beach, Surfdale, Rocky Bay and Onetangi.
There are private transport companies that are used to transporting large groups of people, perfect for wedding guests and bridal parties.
For general transport information in the Auckland region, visit www.maxx.co.nz