There are 2 ways to get from Auckland City to Great Barrier Island by car ferry, plane, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland City to Great Barrier Island is to car ferry which costs $110 - $550 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland City to Great Barrier Island is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs $380 - $440.
No, there is no direct ferry from Auckland City to Great Barrier Island. However, there are services departing from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal and arriving at Tryphena Wharf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Auckland City and Great Barrier Island is 95 km.
The best way to get from Auckland City to Great Barrier Island without a car is to car ferry which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Auckland City to Great Barrier Island, including transfers.
There are 20+ hotels available in Great Barrier Island.
What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?
SeaLink NZ operates a car ferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharf once daily. Tickets cost $107–495 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +64 (9) 300 5900
- [email protected]
- Website
- sealink.co.nz
Car ferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $107–495
- Schedules at
- sealink.co.nz
- Adult
- $107
- Driver + Car (up to 5.5m)
- $495
- Driver + Motorcycle
- $209
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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