New Zealand
Half Moon Bay (East Auckland) → Waiheke Island
SeaLink’s car ferry is the main vehicle link to Waiheke Island, sailing from Half Moon Bay in East Auckland to Kennedy Point near Surfdale, for drivers heading to the island’s vineyards and beaches.
Half Moon Bay (East Auckland) to Waiheke Island ferry at a glance
The ferry from Half Moon Bay (East Auckland) to Waiheke Island takes About 50m across the Tāmaki Strait (Hauraki Gulf), operated by SeaLink (New Zealand). Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: hourly for much of the day; about 11–12 sailings each way daily.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
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Return crossing: Waiheke Island to Half Moon Bay (East Auckland)
SeaLink (New Zealand) also sails Waiheke Island to Half Moon Bay (East Auckland), taking About 50m. Sailings leave Kennedy Point on the hour from 06:00 or 07:00 until 19:00.
Half Moon Bay (East Auckland) to Waiheke Island ferry timetable & sailing pattern
12 departures from Half Moon Bay on weekdays, 11 at weekends
Published departure times
- 05:00 (Mon–Fri)
- 06:00
- 10:00
- 14:00
- 18:00
Return: Sailings leave Kennedy Point on the hour from 06:00 or 07:00 until 19:00.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official SeaLink (New Zealand) timetable →Check prices & book on SeaLink (New Zealand) →Source: Auckland Transport KPHM timetable (GTFS) and SeaLink schedules page. Verified 2026-09-29.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Half Moon Bay (East Auckland) and Waiheke Island
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| SeaLink (New Zealand) | 50m | Seacat, Sea Quest, Seaway |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
Pets allowed with valid documents
Distance
8 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Half Moon Bay terminal is about 35 minutes from Auckland Airport.
- Kennedy Point terminal is on Donald Bruce Road, Surfdale.