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How to get fromAuckland to Pakatoa Islandby ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Pakatoa Island by ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, travel via Waiheke Ferry Terminal

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    1. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    2. Walk from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Pakatoa Islandunknown unknown
    1h 1m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Commerce Street to Stop B St Heliersbus bus Tmk / ...
    2. Walk from Stop B St Heliers to Pakatoa Islandunknown unknown
    57 min

  3. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Man O War Bayferry ferry Auckland to Coromandel
    2. Walk from Man O War Bay to Pakatoa Islandunknown unknown
    1h 34m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Glen Innes Train Station 2train train E-W / ...
    2. Walk from Glen Innes Train Station 2 to Pakatoa Islandunknown unknown
    54 min

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Map of how to get from Auckland to Pakatoa Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Pakatoa Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Pakatoa Island. However, you can take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal then travel to Pakatoa Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce Street to Pakatoa Island via Stop B St Heliers in around 57 min.

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