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HOW TO GET TO WAIHEKE ISLAND

Planning a trip to Waiheke Island? Find out how quick and easy it is to get to this special island.

Waiheke Island is a stunning Island in New Zealand, located only 40 minutes by boat from Auckland in the northern island of NZ. My partner and I wanted to get away for a long Easter weekend and we wanted to go somewhere that was relaxing but also offered enough things to do to keep us entertained. After tons of research I came across Waiheke Island and immediately fell in love.

“Waiheke Island is a short boat ride from Auckland but it feels worlds away.”

- Lindsey Farrah

Getting to the island is extremely easy. Once you land at Auckland International Airport, you can catch the SkyBus for about $13 USD per person, one way. When you walk out of the airport there is a kiosk that is easy to spot. Simply buy your tickets, grab the next bus and get off at stop 7018- Customs street and then walk over to the ferry terminal; about a 5 minute walk. Once you get to the terminal, purchase your tickets to Waiheke Island! We took the Fullers Ferry for about $27 USD per person, roundtrip.

I would recommend getting to the ferry about 30 minutes before it departs, as there are a ton of locals that use the ferry as a commuter ferry, and therefore it can get crowded. If you want to have your pick of a seat with a view, the earlier you get there the better. Also, we found the ride to be very smooth but with any boat ride, maybe pack from Dramamine in case the weather makes the water choppy.

Waiheke is a gorgeous island with tons of activities, so if you are heading to New Zealand definitely add it to your NZ bucket list!