FerryConnect

New Zealand

Where can I go by ferry from Auckland?

6 ferry destinations from Auckland: Great Barrier Island, Half Moon Bay, Rangitoto Island, Rotoroa Island, Tiritiri Matangi Island and Waiheke Island.

All Ferries from Auckland

Auckland → Great Barrier Island4h 30m – 5h · SeaLink (New Zealand)Up to seven sailings a week in summer🚗 CarsAuckland → Half Moon BayAbout 38m · Fullers36013 departures from Downtown on weekdays, 6 on Saturdays, 5 on Sundays🚶 Foot onlyAuckland → Rangitoto IslandAbout 25m · Fullers3601 departure Monday–Friday, 2 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays🚶 Foot onlyAuckland → Rotoroa Island75m · Explore GroupDaily at 9:15am, plus 11:30am at weekends and on public holidays🚶 Foot onlyAuckland → Tiritiri Matangi IslandAbout 1h 20m · Explore GroupOne day trip Wednesday–Sunday and public holidays, all year🚶 Foot onlyAuckland → Waiheke Island40m – 50m · Fullers360Frequent departures throughout the day🚶 Foot only

Car ferries from Auckland

Foot-passenger ferries from Auckland

⚓ Auckland Downtown Ferry Terminal guide⚓ SeaLink Auckland City Terminal (Hamer Street) guide🗺 All ferries in New ZealandNearby: ferries from Half Moon BayNearby: ferries from Waiheke Island

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Plan your crossing from Auckland

  • Auckland (Wynyard Quarter) → Great Barrier Island (Aotea)

    Up to seven sailings a week in summer; four a week in winter

    Some sailings serve Port Fitzroy instead of Tryphena; check both.

    Source: SeaLink Great Barrier page and schedules, checked 2026-09-29

  • Auckland → Half Moon Bay

    13 departures from Downtown on weekdays, 6 on Saturdays, 5 on Sundays

    Source: Auckland Transport HMB timetable (GTFS), checked 2026-09-29

  • Auckland → Rangitoto Island

    1 departure Monday–Friday, 2 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

    Off-peak timetable effective 16 April 2026; no service on Christmas Day.

    Source: Fullers360 Rangitoto timetable PDF, checked 2026-09-29

  • Auckland → Rotoroa Island

    Daily at 9:15am, plus 11:30am at weekends and on public holidays

    Source: Explore Group Rotoroa Island ferry page, checked 2026-10-29

  • Auckland → Tiritiri Matangi Island

    One day trip Wednesday–Sunday and public holidays, all year

    Source: Explore Group Tiritiri Matangi ferry page, checked 2026-09-29

Getting to the ferry in Auckland

  • All Great Barrier sailings depart from and return to Hamer Street, Auckland.
  • Downtown Ferry Terminal is at 99 Quay Street, a short walk from Britomart station.
  • Departs Downtown Ferry Terminal, 99 Quay St, Piers 13 and 14.
  • The ferry leaves from Explore’s booking kiosk in Viaduct Harbour, a short walk from Britomart station in central Auckland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Auckland?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Auckland to Great Barrier Island, Half Moon Bay, Rangitoto Island, Rotoroa Island, Tiritiri Matangi Island and Waiheke Island. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Auckland?
Yes, car ferries run from Auckland to Great Barrier Island.
How long is the ferry from Auckland to Great Barrier Island?
4h 30m – 5h with SeaLink (New Zealand).
How often is the ferry from Auckland to Great Barrier Island?
Up to seven sailings a week in summer (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Auckland to Half Moon Bay?
About 38m with Fullers360.
How often is the ferry from Auckland to Half Moon Bay?
13 departures from Downtown on weekdays, 6 on Saturdays, 5 on Sundays (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto Island?
About 25m with Fullers360.
How often is the ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto Island?
1 departure Monday–Friday, 2 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).