Journey time
40 min
Frequency
Every 30–120 min
Adult (HOP)
$28.50
Paper ticket
$31.00
Child (5–15)
$17.50
Fare cap
Not included in AT fare cap. Monthly pass: $452 (adult)
Fullers360 Timetable
Pier 11, Downtown Ferry Terminal ↔ Matiatia Wharf. ~40 min crossing.
| Depart Waiheke | Arrive City | Depart City | Arrive Waiheke |
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Off-peak timetable effective 21 March 2026. Off-peak timetable effective 21 March 2026. Times in bold are scheduled departures. All other times are approximate. See full pricing · Terminal facilities
Island Direct Timetable
Pier 13, Downtown Ferry Terminal ↔ Pier 3, Matiatia Wharf. ~40 min crossing.
Winter timetable from 20 April 2026. Up to 7 sailings from Auckland, 8 from Waiheke. Reduced service on Tuesdays. islanddirect.co.nz
| Depart Auckland | Arrive Waiheke | Depart Waiheke | Arrive Auckland |
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Island Direct fares: $29.50 adult one way ($59.00 return), $13.50 child ($27.00 return). SuperGold free off-peak. Family return $129. Booking and walk-up: islanddirect.co.nz
Sealink Car Ferry
Sealink is the only drive-on/drive-off car ferry to Waiheke Island. They also carry foot passengers, bikes, motorbikes, kayaks and pets. Sailings run daily year-round with onboard cafe facilities.
From Half Moon Bay
37 Ara-Tai Road, East Auckland
→ Kennedy Point, Waiheke
~60 min crossing
→ Kennedy Point, Waiheke
~60 min crossing
From Wynyard Quarter
56 Hamer Street, Auckland City
→ Kennedy Point, Waiheke
~60 min crossing
→ Kennedy Point, Waiheke
~60 min crossing
Booking required. Sealink sailings vary by date and must be booked in advance. Vehicle spaces sell out fast in summer. Check their booking tool for current sailing times and availability.
Good to know:
- Arrives at Kennedy Point (not Matiatia). Bus 501 connects to Matiatia via Surfdale and Oneroa.
- Also carries foot passengers, no car needed. AT HOP Gold Card accepted on some sailings from Half Moon Bay and Wynyard Quarter.
- Also operates a fast ferry from Pine Harbour to Waiheke.
- Boarding closes 20 min before departure for vehicles, 15 min for foot passengers.
- Phone: 09 300 5900
About the Waiheke Island ferry
The Waiheke Island ferry is Auckland's most popular ferry route, carrying over 1.5 million passengers per year. Three operators serve the island: Fullers360 and Island Direct run passenger ferries between downtown Auckland and Matiatia Wharf (about 40 minutes), while Sealink operates the only car ferry from Half Moon Bay and Wynyard Quarter to Kennedy Point (about 60 minutes). Sealink also carries foot passengers.
Terminals: Matiatia Wharf (Fullers360 Pier 11, Island Direct Pier 13) · Kennedy Point (Sealink car ferry)
Operators: Fullers360, Island Direct, Sealink
Fullers360 timetable effective: 21 March 2026 (off-peak/winter)
Island Direct timetable effective: 20 April 2026 (Winter 2026)
Last verified by us: May 2026
Tips for this route
- Book tickets online for the best price, especially during summer weekends when ferries can sell out. fullers.co.nz · islanddirect.co.nz · sealink.co.nz
- Fullers360 departs from Pier 11 and Island Direct from Pier 13 at the Downtown Ferry Terminal. Both arrive at Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke (different piers).
- Matiatia Wharf connects to bus routes across Waiheke. The 1 bus goes to Oneroa (10 min), and the 2 bus reaches Onetangi Beach (25 min).
- Taking your car? Sealink is the only car ferry, departing from Half Moon Bay or Wynyard Quarter to Kennedy Point. See full details above.
- No service on Christmas Day. Reduced schedule on Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Waiheke ferry?
Two operators serve this route. Fullers360: $31.00 one way ($62.00 return) or $28.50 with AT HOP. Children 5–15 pay $17.50. Monthly pass $452 (adult). Island Direct: $29.50 one way ($59.00 return). Children 5–15 pay $13.50 ($27.00 return). SuperGold free (off-peak). Family return (2+2) $129. Multi-pass: 10 trips $184. Monthly $435 (or $400 AT HOP). islanddirect.co.nz
How long is the ferry from Auckland to Waiheke?
The Fullers360 ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island takes approximately 40 minutes. The ferry departs from Downtown Ferry Terminal (Piers 11 & 12) and arrives at Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke.
What time is the last ferry from Waiheke?
Fullers360: The last ferry from Waiheke departs at 12:30am (next day) Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, the last sailing is 11:00pm. Island Direct: Last sailing from Waiheke is 8:45pm every day.
Can I take a car on the Waiheke ferry?
Not on the Fullers360 or Island Direct passenger ferries. Car ferries to Waiheke are operated by Sealink, with sailings from Half Moon Bay (Ara Tai Road, East Auckland) and Wynyard Quarter (Hamer Street, Auckland City) to Kennedy Point on Waiheke. The crossing takes about 60 minutes. Sealink also carries foot passengers, bikes, motorbikes and pets. Booking in advance is required, especially during summer. See Sealink details above.
What is the difference between Fullers360 and Island Direct?
Both run passenger ferries between Downtown Auckland and Matiatia Wharf (~40 min). Fullers360 departs from Pier 11 with up to 22 sailings daily. Island Direct departs from Pier 13 with up to 7 sailings from Auckland and 8 from Waiheke (reduced on Tuesdays). On price, Island Direct is cheaper: $29.50 vs $31.00 one way, $59.00 vs $62.00 return. Island Direct also offers SuperGold free travel (off-peak), a $34 Waiheke Locals Day return, and a $129 family return. Both offer multi-trip and monthly passes.
Where does the Sealink car ferry depart from?
Sealink car ferries depart from Half Moon Bay (37 Ara-Tai Road, East Auckland) and Wynyard Quarter (56 Hamer Street, Auckland City). Both routes arrive at Kennedy Point on Waiheke Island, not Matiatia. The crossing takes about 60 minutes. Bus 501 connects Kennedy Point to Matiatia via Surfdale and Oneroa. See full Sealink details above.
What time is the first ferry to Waiheke?
Fullers360: First departure from Auckland at 6:00am weekdays, 6:00am Saturdays, 7:00am Sundays. Island Direct: First departure from Auckland 7:15am every day. First from Waiheke 6:30am weekdays, 8:15am weekends.